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ok occasionally i get this message pop up when im on the computer. AVG does not give the option to remove it it just states the flowing message. how would i remove this? or i cant and this is just some virus attacking and AVG stopped it?
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We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950)
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it looks like a site you are visiting with an IP address 77.74.48.111 has an virus on it mascarading as a .jpg.
Could possibly mean that you have some malware on your system trying to download a virus.
try installing malwarebytes and do a full scan of your PC -
Also, install Avast. It will get rid of stuff that AVG will not.
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does avast use alot of the cpu power? because i had Norton and man that sucker would feed of my computer!
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950) -
Read here,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vundo
Its a very nasty trojan to get rid of.I think,therefore i am a hamster. -
wow that is what is happening to my pc. my performance is down and facebook has been slow plus occasional pop ups wich i usually never have
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950) -
Bootup in safe mode( F8 ) then use Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware. Reboot normally and turn off System Restore, run Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware again to make sure it's gone. I also recommend Avast free AV.
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If it's a new version of vundo then nothing will remove it till those programs are updated to remove it.
I think,therefore i am a hamster. -
this is what i found with malwarebytes that avg or superantispyware did not find
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950) -
You should (if you dont already) visit or turn on Windows Updates to patch any vulnerabilities some malware can take advantage of to download a .exe, install it and execute the malware on your machine. You should keep your AV and anti-malware updated.
Note that malwarebytes is a on demand malware remover and must be started and updated manually. The paid version offers a real time component and auto updating.
Attacks are increasing via web based applications so its important for them to stay updated (no vulnerability, no hack) also. After a visit to Windows update head over to Secunia to get all your other software checked out for the same reason, patch the vulnerabilities.
Getting malware by having a vulnerability is one way you can get malware. The other way is even easier and by far the most common; social engineering tricks, deception etc to have the user install it themselves. -
For your question about the CPU usage I've used both AVG and Avast and find Avast to be less stressful on my CPU. Avast is a much better virus protection in my opinion.
I haven't had a virus since I got it and I also use Malwarebytes and SAS.
I was browsing the web once and as soon as I clicked a link Avast cut the connection to the page and gave me a warning sound and message saying that the web page tried to download a Trojan Virus to my computer. Great virus protection! -
well i think i will have to give it a try!
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950) -
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you can also use rkill to stop malware in it's tracks, then run malwarebytes and superantispyware.
;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
l---L---o||||||o- you wouldn't understand.
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I agree; if you have something that keeps being reloaded when you remove it with Hijack this, Rkill may help by preventing it from reloading or loading on boot. That gives you the ability to delete the target virus file. This is standard operating procedure in creating virii; as long as it resides in active memory, Windows protects it by not allowing you to remove the root entrys that load. Rkill in and of itself does not remove virus programs, It just prevents them from being reloaded when removed from active memory. Then you can use other programs, including Hijack This and Runscanner, to remove the virus entries. They are usually (but not necessarily) in the Windows/System 32 directory. Another really good tool that does the same thing and I use regularly is Autoruns (free) check it out. http://autoruns.en.softonic.com/you can also use rkill
Last edited by ranchhand; 12th Feb 2010 at 12:44. Reason: Added Autoruns info
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- Jun 2002
- The Heartland, United States
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I've also ran rkill just to see what is possibly running: It kicks out a "results sheet" at the end telling what it stopped. If there's a "bot" running, hopefully you'll find it and know what it is.
;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
l---L---o||||||o- you wouldn't understand.
(.)_) (.)_)-----)_) "Only In A Jeep"
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