Computer help

[1ZlowZ]

Hey I know this isn't the best place to put it but its the only forum I go to...
Anyways my trouble is that I got some sort of Virus... I got AVG free and the virus thing doesn't let it open so theres no way to get rid of it. It got all my passwords and stuff. I know because I went to log into my myspace and the password was set to crazy numbers and letters like: 2khj231jk3jk2kj and stuff. I dont have a system restore because the virus shut it off... My CD drive doesn't work so I can't restart the whole thing no CD anyways. I'm scared I canceled all my cards and paypal and stuff. What can I do to save my PC and all my other personal stuff?

Is there anything I can do? I obviously cant take to a repair man because no money, my economic status is horrible.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/internet-serious-business-cat.jpg

[MisawaJason]

beat that shit like the fax machine on office space and buy a mac

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[HyperTek]

do you have a win cd?

try a install repair
as soon as that works, than id go thru uninstalling some of the software you use and reinstalling.. at least you can keep your documents, but sometimes spyware will simply install something stupid and it will be listed in your software list.

than try avg scan, get some spyware scanners etc

[neverrain]

My CD drive doesn't work so I can't restart the whole thing no CD anyways.

do you have a win cd?

Reading comprehension for the win.

Take it to Best Buy and have Geek Squad format it. Or replace the hard drive. Whichever is cheaper.

[Pank]

what? replace the hard drive??
He doesn't need to replace it, he just needs to format it.
If he has a floppy drive, he can get a boot disk and do just that. If you dont know what that is or how to use one, you shouldn't be using a windows machine.

basically, you're boned. You can try to move some of your files to a flash drive and scan those on another machine, or you can just suck it up and format that drive

[1ZlowZ]

Is there a free Virus removal I can use. I tried google and downloaded some and they scan but they don't remove until I pay. I have 932 infections. So much for AVG. I can't really afford much of anything at this point in time. I want something to stop all the things because I have a bank account online and they could steal what money I have left or overdraft. Help please.

[neverrain]

what? replace the hard drive??
He doesn't need to replace it, he just needs to format it.


I only said new hard drive because if he has to pay someone to format it, it will probably be cheaper.

You can always boot into DOS and format it like that too.

[HyperTek]

no cd drive huh well than man your fawked..


Try booting into safe mode *i think its f5 or f8 i dont remember*
and doing a virus scan there.

if you had a working cd drive and a win xp boot disc it would be easy.

[1ZlowZ]

I can't open AVG thats the problem or else I'd do a virus scan. Is there anything I can do to open AVG? Like forcibly open it to run a scan. If I take screen shots of stuff can you guys help me to see what could be causing it to not open?

[1ZlowZ]

Heres some screenshots that might help some to people that know.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/SystemRestore2.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/SystemRestore.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/TaskMngr.jpg

[¹²³Klan™]

are you sure its a virus?

give me a run down on what the virus is doing exactly.

also your system idle is high as fuck is it always at around 80s - 90s?
or was it just because you had some things loading up


if its anything, it would be minor so just :

1) Download spyware doctor
Spyware Doctor - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com (http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022_4-10293212.html)

2) Update it

3) Dont register since you dont need too

4) find the name for me

5) I will show you how to remove it through pm.


btw,

if you ever download something you are unsure of, scan it with this.
Online malware scan (http://virusscan.jotti.org/)

can catch basically any little virus easy.
I use to make trojans for fun and just upload it to see if it was detectable
and AVG never had a shot.

A simple encrypt and avg sucks
just because you have a anti virus doesn't mean your going to stop anything.

not all anti virus were created equal!

[noodl35]

go download malware bytes and delete that shiz

[Grendel]

If your myspace password was cracked it could be a keylogger. I have no idea what sites you visit, but those were floating all over the WOW forums and places like that.

Best thing to do is just reinstall windows.

Borrow a CD drive and winxp cd from a friend, or torrent a cracked copy until you can afford to buy a new copy of windows.

Another option is to copy a friends windows CD (or a win xp torrent) onto a usb drive and install from there
(Install Windows Vista from Bootable USB Flash Memory Drive (http://www.techmixer.com/install-windows-vista-from-bootable-usb-flash-memory-drive/) ) directions are for vista, but it should be basically the same im sure.

[¹²³Klan™]

If your myspace password was cracked it could be a keylogger. I have no idea what sites you visit, but those were floating all over the WOW forums and places like that.

Best thing to do is just reinstall windows.

Borrow a CD drive and winxp cd from a friend, or torrent a cracked copy until you can afford to buy a new copy of windows.

Another option is to copy a friends windows CD (or a win xp torrent) onto a usb drive and install from there
(Install Windows Vista from Bootable USB Flash Memory Drive (http://www.techmixer.com/install-windows-vista-from-bootable-usb-flash-memory-drive/) ) directions are for vista, but it should be basically the same im sure.



you dont have to RE INSTALL for a fucking keylogger
hes running XP btw.

what a waste of time.

I use to keylog wow accounts and then sell them on ebay.
easy to remove.


just pm me OP and I will get it out for you

no problemo!

[Grendel]

you dont have to RE INSTALL for a fucking keylogger

what a waste of time.

I use to keylog wow accounts and then sell them on ebay.
easy to remove.


just pm me OP and I will get it out for you no problemo.

Reinstalling is the fastest way to get rid of anything. Chances are if he has a keylogger he has a bunch of other shit on his computer too.

OP don't listen to this kid. Just reinstall and call it a day.

[¹²³Klan™]

hahahha re install?
what a fucking waste of EVERYTHING

dumbest shit I have ever heard.

your a dumb ass.

a keylogger takes 3 minutes to find and remove

if it was some type of backdoor then o yea bro then maybe, but wtf a keylogger is a fucking simple trojan that does nothing to harm your computer.

None of the symptons he described even come close to being a keylogger!
he cancelled his shit just INCASE.

if you want me to help you, I dont mind.
if you want to listen to these retards who know nothing about computars and say to reformat/re install then do it, it will just waste your time.



Grendel

buy a shotgun with ammo, wait the approval period, get the gun, go to your car, aim the gun toward your head, pull the trigger.

The world would be better without you.

[Grendel]

hahahha re install?
what a fucking waste of EVERYTHING

dumbest shit I have ever heard.

your a dumb ass.

a keylogger takes 3 minutes to find and remove



Grendel

buy a shotgun with ammo, wait the approval period, get the gun, go to your car, aim the gun toward your head, pull the trigger.

The world would be better without you.


Haha looks like I struck a nerve.

[¹²³Klan™]

Im trying to help the OP, because O hey I program in C++, java, html but naw I know nothing.

and some random ass guy tells the OP (who obviously needs to use his computer) something thats misleading and a complete fail of a answer.

He COULD reinstall/reformat and get rid of it.

Im showing him how to do it without wasting time.

[Grendel]

Im trying to help the OP, because O hey I program in C++, java, html but naw I know nothing.

and some random ass guy tells the OP (who obviously needs to use his computer) something thats misleading and a complete fail of a answer.

He COULD reinstall/reformat and get rid of it.

Im showing him how to do it without wasting time.


Judging by your other posts I doubt you know how to do more than power on a computer.

Even though this is a blast, I'm going to stop arguing with you so this guys thread doesn't get locked.


Anyways OP, you can take advice from this scumbag that admits to jacking peoples stuff. Or you can take 45 minutes to reinstall windows and have a fresh slate. Your call.

[eazye2000]

Get on AIM and add me. EazyE4You.
I will send you the program that the military gives us to keep our home computers clean since work is brought home sometimes. Best thing, is it never expires and always updates automatically.

[1ZlowZ]

If I get on MSN or AIM it starts spamming the hell out of everything and somehow gets new people on my buddy list I dont even know. I Pmed ¹²³Klan™ (http://zilvia.net/f/../members/-klan-.html) since everything else suggested I can't do to limited resources.

[emersonLP]

Get on AIM and add me. EazyE4You.
I will send you the program that the military gives us to keep our home computers clean since work is brought home sometimes. Best thing, is it never expires and always updates automatically.

Don't listen to him! Its a trap, hes the one who is stealing your personal information!

[1ZlowZ]

Hey ¹²³Klan™ (http://zilvia.net/f/../members/-klan-.html) I haven't recieved PM back but, I installed the spyware thing and it wont open I mean it does everytime for like less than a second and it closes... I don't know what to do, I'm trippin I don't want my identity stolen.

[EDT007]

OP, I'm a network admin. I see this type of stuff all the time. Send me a PM w/ a # I can call you at.

[LeftNutOfGowd]

see what happens for downloading that porn...Why is your window firewall turned off did the "VIRUS" do that

[¹²³Klan™]

if it keeps blocking


download this: http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10227353.html?spi=c79117c91153802185e15e0c6e741670

its called hi jack this

run it and copy/paste the results in this thread.

also

start > run > msconfig > open the start up tab > take a screen shot of the list and post on this thread

[EDT007]

For the record, he did not get a "aim virus". This has attacked his registry and will not allow him to run any programs, get into safe-mode. The "folder options" option under windows explorer is missing so it will not allow him to search for any hidden folders. I explained to him the best thing to do at this point would be to take his documents, move them, scan them and rebuild before putting them back on. He doesn't have a working CD-drive nor the XP CD. If anyone is near his area I'm sure he would appreciate the help if someone could go by and take a look. To the OP, goodluck and keep me posted.

[joeapple8]

Try using Avast Home Edition and do a BOOT scan, Works like a charm, Keep it updated, PLUS its free, If that doesn't work and if you think you found the virus, but cannot delete it, use UNLOCKER, find it on google. Find avast through GOOGLE pm me if you still need help

[¹²³Klan™]

^^^ avast / boot scan might work.

if not

run safe mode

use hi jack this and send me the log

^ hi jack this shows me all your registery, I can try and locate what doesnt belong and you can delete and maybe it will allow you to run a AV/SD

[¹²³Klan™]

For the record, he did not get a "aim virus". This has attacked his registry and will not allow him to run any programs, get into safe-mode. The "folder options" option under windows explorer is missing so it will not allow him to search for any hidden folders. I explained to him the best thing to do at this point would be to take his documents, move them, scan them and rebuild before putting them back on. He doesn't have a working CD-drive nor the XP CD. If anyone is near his area I'm sure he would appreciate the help if someone could go by and take a look. To the OP, goodluck and keep me posted.


this happened to a friend of mine before.

do


start > run

type regedit

enter

Go to Hkey_current_user--> Software --> microsoft --> windows -->
CurrentVersion--> Policies --> Explorer

To the right of the screen, you will see alot of registey names.

Right click on NofolderOptions and click Modify Option

screen pops up type 0 and hit enter, reboot and walah


since you can't run a program

go to http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/

its a BROWSER SCANNER =)

if the virus is found and removed

back up all your FILES

then

go to http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[EDT007]

Run commands don't work. Cannot get into safe mode. I tried running Hijackthis for him. Opens up for less than a sec. and then closes.

[¹²³Klan™]

since you cant open or search but you can go on the internet.



go to ActiveScan 2.0 - A second opinion on the security of your PC (http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/)

its a browser scanner


try it, it cant hurt.

[Gnnr]

Go to Start -> Run (or hit Windows Key + R)

Type msconfig and hit enter.

See whats in the startup tab. Remove anything suspicious.

Run Stinger. Free, lightweight virus search and remover from McAfee.

McAfee Threat Center (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/)

[Akiros]

no cd drive? wtf? $10 shipped on ebay.

listen to 123klan.

I would help, but it seems you probably have a LOT of shit on your computer from the lack of computer knowledge that you have. If it were me, I'd just back up important files and just reformat the damn thing.

[flip3d]

Wow dude. Learn how to use a computer.

If I ever got to the point where I had a virus like that, I would say fuck it. DBAN and reinstall windows.

Back up files? You should already have them backed up. Redundancy is your friend.

[1ZlowZ]

Sorry I haven't responded sooner I hadn't slept for 2 days so I just randomly passed out on my bed. I talked to a friend says he'll work on my PC on the weekend give me a free cd drive and a free hard drive in case i mess it up again. Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it. Oh and hey can I see the build?

[JRas]

system restore won't fix the problem anways..

boot into safe mode and scan the system with AVG free or w/e

start>msconfig>BOOT.ini tab>check the box /SAFEBOOT> press ok

box should come up do you want to restart now? click yes

update AVG before scanning and do a full system scan

if all else fails, reformat the system.. if you can get your hands on a optical drive.

edit: to get out of safe mode do the same thing but uncheck the box and press ok

[phillofdfuture]

you must start ur comp in safe mode without network...press f8 continiously at start up...choose safe mode...from there choose ur avg...run scan...if its still actin up give me an update

[musikjunkie]

i dont want to steal the thread but im having weird computer troubles also. i been trying to use zshare to get some music and what not but a couple of days ago i ran into some trouble. when ever i opened zshare it would send me straight to a link saying
"You Are Using Ad Block Plus or some other advert blocking software!
zSHARE relies on advertising for revenue!.
Please add zSHARE to your ad blocking whitelist or disable ad blocking when you visit zSHARE"
and it hasnt done this before and it worked just fine. but its been acting weird i tried doing a couple things but not much happened except for when i turned off the javascript. when i turned off the javascript it allowed me to listen to the music just fine but when i tried to download it. it didnt show the pop up window for me to get the music. so im stuck with what to do by trying to get zshare to work on my computer and help would be great

sorry about the thread jack just want some quick help

[Gnnr]

i dont want to steal the thread but im having weird computer troubles also. i been trying to use zshare to get some music and what not but a couple of days ago i ran into some trouble. when ever i opened zshare it would send me straight to a link saying
"You Are Using Ad Block Plus or some other advert blocking software!
zSHARE relies on advertising for revenue!.
Please add zSHARE to your ad blocking whitelist or disable ad blocking when you visit zSHARE"
and it hasnt done this before and it worked just fine. but its been acting weird i tried doing a couple things but not much happened except for when i turned off the javascript. when i turned off the javascript it allowed me to listen to the music just fine but when i tried to download it. it didnt show the pop up window for me to get the music. so im stuck with what to do by trying to get zshare to work on my computer and help would be great

sorry about the thread jack just want some quick help

You should have started your own thread instead of bumping this old one. You're getting that error because just as it says, you either have Ad Block Plus or some other ad blocking software. The reason why it works when you turn off javascript is because the site uses a javascript to check for ad blocking software. Just add @@|http://www.zshare.net/ads.js to Ad aware and it should work.