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Laptop-Virus

[Deleted User] · 2008-06-16 15:22:03

Im not a big computer nut so please dont slag. My laptop has a virus. How do i get rid of it? I dont have norton or any of those antivirus programs. The laptop is gone really slow since it got the virus. Its a fairly old laptop around 5-6 years old but it was workin fine till it got the virus. Is there any way of…

16-06-2008 3:22pm

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Im not a big computer nut so please dont slag. My laptop has a virus. How do i get rid of it? I dont have norton or any of those antivirus programs. The laptop is gone really slow since it got the virus. Its a fairly old laptop around 5-6 years old but it was workin fine till it got the virus. Is there any way of rebuilding the laptop without a cd?

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#2 16-06-2008 3:30pm

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You need to read these two threads.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055274237

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055302580

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#3 16-06-2008 7:51pm

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Moved from Laptops.

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#4 18-06-2008 8:15pm

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cactus mac88 wrote: »

IMy laptop has a virus. How do i get rid of it?

First go here and follow the prompts: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Next go here to download AVAST, it's free!: http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10852750

Install and run a full system scan (just follow the prompts). Allow regular updates - and never be without an Anti Virus application again. :eek:

Next click on Windows Update on the Start Menu (or Start>[All]Programs) and follow the prompts to get the latest updates and patches for your system.

You also need to install a Firewall and a couple of Malware prevention applications. One thing at a time though.

Good luck.

Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on April 2023

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#5 18-06-2008 8:40pm

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Just follow the steps in the sticky thread

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