Virus on My Computer! Help!
By Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
Philippines
March 23, 2010 8:38pm CST
My computer at home has been getting fake security warning of this and that kind of threats! Obviously it has been invaded by virus.Oh I don't know what my son did! And aside from that fake XP malaware scanning automatically starts every now and then. It is really annoying and disturbing and I know that later on it will give more harm to my computer. I've been surfing for solutions but those solutions and software found over the net did not help me. Will someone who had this same problem give me some help. How were you able to do this. Can I remove this manually without causing any damage to my computer. I found one manual solution and this requires editing the registry. Anyone of you who could help me please?
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12 responses
@samafayla33 (1856)
• United States
24 Mar 10
i know what you are talking about, it calls itself antivirus software and then it multiplies on your hard drive. Don't use adaware, but use spybot search and destroy, and if that doesn't work go to http://www.bleepingcomputer.com
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
Thanks dear, I've registered just a moment ago and saw tons of helpful topics there. I will try to post this issue and see how this site could help me. Thank you for being kind enough to share this info.
@Carpathian (582)
• United States
24 Mar 10
Hey don't worry we all have computer problems at one time or another. I am not a wizard with computer's but I did find a program that is cheap but great! I have not had any problem with it. And, the customer service is great too. If I had even a simple question they would help and even walk me through it step-bye-step. And, It helps with viruses and everything under the sun. (Windows Live One Care) I bought it at Wal-mart on sale for $25.00. That is tax included. But, it even tells me when my sons computer has a virus and cleans it and even if he needs up-dates. I can check on my husbands computer and my sons from my computer. You might want to try it. I would recommend this program to anyone. Good Luck!
*Peace and Love get's you through everything in Life*
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
I am from the Philippines so can't possibly buy from Walmart.If it is working well for you I hope I could avail of that too and I hope I could find this somewhere here. Thanks for sharing me this info. I appreciate it!
@victorywp (3524)
• United States
24 Mar 10
sure you can, salonga. i suggest you go to this forum, register for an account (if you have not) for free, follow their rules before posting, and describe your problem in brief together with the reports required. they will help you and guide through all your virus/malware problems. 
@victorywp (3524)
• United States
24 Mar 10
sorry, i have forgotten to give you the link to the forum, here it is: http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
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@victorywp (3524)
• United States
24 Mar 10
you are welcome. i always find them for a solution when i face problems about virus/malware. they will efficiently help you to clear all hidden virus/malware in your pc and advise you on how to further protect your pc from infection in the future.
@Gany15k (1673)
• India
25 Mar 10
Oh..they are very dangerous.They can send your files while that fake scanning..so just make a complete format..or just download Avast 5.It is a free anti virus program.One of the best anti virus.I too got affected by some viruses 2 weeks ago and after installing Avast my PC is clean now.The old Avast is bad..Now the new one is looking great..So just have a try..
Then don't download the set up in your PC.Because it is already affected.So if you download it then virus will transform to the new exe file.So just download from another computer and install in your computer.
Spybot S & D is great but you need to be installed along with an anti virus.Then only your PC will be safe...Avast is the best free ant virus ..so try it..or elso format it completely and install new...
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Mar 10
Spybot Search and Destroy could detect them all but after fixing they just return immediately. Spybot has been quite useless this time. I am so disappointed with it. You are right I need an anti-virus. The other users recommended AVG but your recommendation is Avast. Hmmmm, I am now confused which one would really work best for me. Thanks anyway for your your kind concern.
@umit_umit (1984)
• India
24 Mar 10
well you should get your windows write again and then go for the anti virus protection software!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
That is the last resort but will surely solve my problem. Thanks! I will do that if there are no more alternatives.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
That is the last solution but for sure there is a good solution other than reformatting my computer. I will try all means suggested by the respondents here. Thanks for sharing!
@abitcurious (1422)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
Try MalwareBytes, the free version is enough for cleaning stubborn viruses. Also check:
http://www.helium.com/items/1780138-get-rid-of-a-virus-infection-in-windows?page=1
or
http://computersight.com/communication-networks/security/getting-rid-of-a-malware-infection-without-formatting-your-hard-drive/
These two articles I wrote because I had the same problem a few months back. Hope it helps.
@kooltiger (848)
• Pakistan
24 Mar 10
just install nod 32 trial version... and update it... it will remove ur all viruses.. immediately...
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Mar 10
I had it before but when this Nod 32 has reached expiration it disabled my word and excel applications so I had to remove it from my computer immediately. It scared me because I thought that would be the end of my computer. It is a good thing that I realized it could be this nod 32 that caused all the troubles. I was right, as soon as I removed it, my computer was completely restored.
@kooltiger (848)
• Pakistan
25 Mar 10
i have a good news for u that i can make your nod 32 permanent... no trial... i use it and im having great time and secure time.. just add me and message me... i'll tell u how to do it... its quite easy.. u can have full version for free..
@adaox1 (65)
• Belgium
24 Mar 10
step 1:
make a backup of all the important files you have (burn them on cd, transfer them on an external hard drive or usb, ...)
step 2:
install 'malwarebytes anti malware' and run it.
step 3:
download 'ccleaner' and run the cleaners for registry and temporary internet files. (as this virus surely installed via internet connection)
step 4:
if it is't gone yet i suggest to format c and reinstall windows.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Mar 10
The virus have disabled all kinds of downloads in my computer so downloading any anti-malware is definitely not possible. I will perhaps just reformat to solve this problem once and for all. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it!
@pinhornudo (437)
• Brazil
24 Mar 10
I recommend you to use Microsoft Security Essentials. No one better than the own Microsoft to know about the Windows security problems.
I use and it detects ever type of threatens without any problem, and the better, it's free.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Mar 10
Yes it is the best if one is using genuine Microsoft windows but sorry mine is not so it is not possible to avail of its benefits. I have to just reformat my computer. Thanks anyway for your input. Have a nice day!
@nehmer (607)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
You should format your computer and change your anti-virus to nod32 that way your computer will be safe with virus i know its hard to loose some of your files but it is necessary to change so that it will be a safe computer for u
