Computers Need serious help - my computer is ****ed - Page 17

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-27-2010, 10:25 AM

Mods - I know you'd rather have this in the Media Forum, but if you could leave this in the Lounge for a bit I'd appreciate it. I need all the help I can get.

Everything was working fine this AM, and all of a sudden this scan started from "AV Security Suite" saying m computer is infected. I stopped the scan because I don't recall downloading anything called AV Security. AVG scans nightly.

I can't open AVG. I can't open anything. I've tried restarting and using F12 to boot into Safe Mode, and I'm not even given the option.

Literally everything I try to open comes with a prompt that says that the file cannot be opened because it is infected.

I'm ****ed. Please help. FWIW, the computer in question is a desktop PC running Vista.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-28-2010, 08:49 AM

Weird.

Still can't update windows defender, and I can't even re-install it.

Cosmic and Fish, be on the lookout for a PM with my RootRepeal logs - hopefully one of you guys can tell if this is just an isolated incident or if I still have an issue.

**QuikSsurfer** · 06-28-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Which is it, fellas?

I've got some free time today and I could remote into your system (with team viewer or some other client) and take care of this problem for you.

PM me.

**CosmicPal** · 06-28-2010, 11:12 AM

Feel free to send that RootRepeal to me and/or Fish. I'll look it over.

But, if QuikSurfer is willing to remote to your computer, that's an excellent idea. There's some free remote softwares out there you can use and if QS is good with computers, he'll be able to assist you better and faster with remote access.

**pr_capone** · 06-28-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Feel free to send that RootRepeal to me and/or Fish. I'll look it over.

But, if QuikSurfer is willing to remote to your computer, that's an excellent idea. There's some free remote softwares out there you can use and if QS is good with computers, he'll be able to assist you better and faster with remote access.

windows Remote Help works a treat... use it with my brother's system every now and then. best of all its free and already installed.

**The Franchise** · 06-28-2010, 11:39 AM

Does anyone have any opinions on Trend Micro vs. Kapersky?

thecoffeeguy · 06-28-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Does anyone have any opinions on Trend Micro vs. Kapersky?

I have never been a fan of trend micro.
Kapersky is supposed to be pretty good.

Cant recall if sophos has a personal edition. Sophos has always been good in the enterprise.

thecoffeeguy · 06-28-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Weird.

Still can't update windows defender, and I can't even re-install it.

Cosmic and Fish, be on the lookout for a PM with my RootRepeal logs - hopefully one of you guys can tell if this is just an isolated incident or if I still have an issue.

Did you by chance try using Microsoft Security Essentials? Not very good for detecting things real time, but very good for finding stuff that exists on the system.

Give it a shot. It is free.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-19-2010, 05:49 PM

Just wanted to bump this thread to thank all those that recommended combofix for Warpath's problem. I decided to try it out and it took care of a NASTY problem I'd been having with my computer. Thanks and rep your way guys.

06-27-2010, 10:25 AM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4921115	Need serious help - my computer is ed Mods - I know you'd rather have this in the Media Forum, but if you could leave this in the Lounge for a bit I'd appreciate it. I need all the help I can get. Everything was working fine this AM, and all of a sudden this scan started from "AV Security Suite" saying m computer is infected. I stopped the scan because I don't recall downloading anything called AV Security. AVG scans nightly. I can't open AVG. I can't open anything. I've tried restarting and using F12 to boot into Safe Mode, and I'm not even given the option. Literally everything I try to open comes with a prompt that says that the file cannot be opened because it is infected. I'm ****ed. Please help. FWIW, the computer in question is a desktop PC running Vista.
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06-28-2010, 08:49 AM	#241
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4921115	Weird. Still can't update windows defender, and I can't even re-install it. Cosmic and Fish, be on the lookout for a PM with my RootRepeal logs - hopefully one of you guys can tell if this is just an isolated incident or if I still have an issue.
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07-19-2010, 05:49 PM	#248
Pasta Little Brioni Consuming CP souls Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: U.S.A. Casino cash: $3988880	Just wanted to bump this thread to thank all those that recommended combofix for Warpath's problem. I decided to try it out and it took care of a NASTY problem I'd been having with my computer. Thanks and rep your way guys.
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