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Nasty Virus/Spyware problem - please help!

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  • 05-05-2009 9:49am
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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    My dad's pc has got some nasty piece of spyware or a virus. It flashes up a message saying "Your computer is infected" and if you click it, its brings you to a website trying to get you to buy their software. I've tried AdAware and Spybot and anotehr one, its still there.

    Can anyone recommend a good tool to get rid of this dam thing its now making the computer go crazy!


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    DonkeyStyle \o/
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭DonkeyStyle \o/


    http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
    ^ could be worth a shot


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    aidan_walsh
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    Can you run the tools in the sticky at the head of the forum?


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    spoof
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    Zascar wrote: »
    My dad's pc has got some nasty piece of spyware or a virus. It flashes up a message saying "Your computer is infected" and if you click it, its brings you to a website trying to get you to buy their software. I've tried AdAware and Spybot and anotehr one, its still there.

    Can anyone recommend a good tool to get rid of this dam thing its now making the computer go crazy!

    you have a browser hijacker virus ,google for Hijack this Read the info you find. Its complicate to get rid off this hijack virus.


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    ~Trixiebelle~
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭~Trixiebelle~


    I had a similar problem and couldnt access boards, facebook and hotmail (all the sites i use regulary!!:D) I used Search and Destroy. Its Free and from what i gather their base is in Dublin. Problems seem to have vanished and its working so much faster(touchwood!!). i am so happy im considering making a donation...

    worth a try!!:pac:

    Oh, sorry i think you said you used it before (spybot) but make sure you use the correct version suitable for you application. I believe it makes the difference. Good Luck!


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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    I have the same problem, its called Malware Catcher 2009. I have tried my usual AVG scan and Search and Destroy and still can't get rid of it. Any one any ideas PLEASE.


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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    Managed to clear it. I used this
    http://www.malwarebytes.org/
    Might be of use to anyone else that gets the same virus


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    [Deleted User]
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    jos28 wrote: »
    Managed to clear it. I used this
    http://www.malwarebytes.org/
    Might be of use to anyone else that gets the same virus

    You mean the software that they tell you to use in the sticky? :D
    Zascar wrote: »
    My dad's pc has got some nasty piece of spyware or a virus. It flashes up a message saying "Your computer is infected" and if you click it, its brings you to a website trying to get you to buy their software. I've tried AdAware and Spybot and anotehr one, its still there.

    Can anyone recommend a good tool to get rid of this dam thing its now making the computer go crazy!

    Follow the instructions in this stickied thread:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055274237

    I wish I'd read it before I started messing about.


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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    Deleted User wrote: »
    You mean the software that they tell you to use in the sticky? :D

    What ?? You mean that people actually read stickies !!:eek:


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