can any body help me fix a virus

[Jazbo]

I downloaded a virus about an hour ago from this website. My computer keeps restarting. Luckly for me i had another computer i could use to post this. Hopefully someone can help because i had alot of important shit on that computer.

If anybody can help with the virus i downloaded from AntiOnline let me know. :confused:

[Jazbo]

I downloaded a virus about an hour ago from this website. My computer keeps restarting. Luckly for me i had another computer i could use to post this. Hopefully someone can help because i had alot of important shit on that computer.

If anybody can help with the virus i downloaded from AntiOnline let me know. :confused:

[cheyenne1212]

LOL

One would think that someone would know better than to start downloadin programs at random.

Do you have a AV?

[cheyenne1212]

LOL

One would think that someone would know better than to start downloadin programs at random.

Do you have a AV?

[Jazbo]

no thats why i downloaded a program from this website. It was suppost to be an anti virus program.

[Jazbo]

no thats why i downloaded a program from this website. It was suppost to be an anti virus program.

[Jazbo]

Its under security downloads on the home page of AntiOnline. top right. I thought this was a security website. but they obviosly have viruses in there downloads.

[Jazbo]

Its under security downloads on the home page of AntiOnline. top right. I thought this was a security website. but they obviosly have viruses in there downloads.

[Jazbo]

avg.exe is the file i downloaded

[Jazbo]

avg.exe is the file i downloaded

[Tedob1]

what the name of the program you think infected you?

[Tedob1]

what the name of the program you think infected you?

[Jazbo]

I know it did

[Jazbo]

I know it did

[untuchable-me]

sometimes Jazbo programs can cause a file or another program to become faulty. it doesnot nesesarily mean it is a virus.....

can you get into safe mode?????

but however we can't rule it out....

[untuchable-me]

sometimes Jazbo programs can cause a file or another program to become faulty. it doesnot nesesarily mean it is a virus.....

can you get into safe mode?????

but however we can't rule it out....

[Jazbo]

really

[Jazbo]

really

[cheyenne1212]

well heres what I suggest to you.

Heres the real free version of AVG, download it and scan your computer
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

[cheyenne1212]

well heres what I suggest to you.

Heres the real free version of AVG, download it and scan your computer
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

[Jazbo]

so your saying that the virus was probably already there just waiting for something or another program to activate it. like anit virus software.

[Jazbo]

so your saying that the virus was probably already there just waiting for something or another program to activate it. like anit virus software.

[cheyenne1212]

It is a possbility, but unlikely.

With the security downloads, people can upload files. or at least you use to be able to. So what happened, was someone renamed a virus as a antivirus.

Download AVG from that link I gave you and run it. Let us know what you find.

[cheyenne1212]

It is a possbility, but unlikely.

With the security downloads, people can upload files. or at least you use to be able to. So what happened, was someone renamed a virus as a antivirus.

Download AVG from that link I gave you and run it. Let us know what you find.

[Tedob1]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=257398#post742587) by untuchable-me
sometimes Jazbo programs can cause a file or another program to become faulty. it doesnot nesesarily mean it is a virus.....

can you get into safe mode?????

but however we can't rule it out....

my guess would be an internet worm but im downloading avg.exe to check it with my av.

jazbo, do you keep your computer current on patches and do you have a firewall?

[Tedob1]

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=257398#post742587) by untuchable-me
sometimes Jazbo programs can cause a file or another program to become faulty. it doesnot nesesarily mean it is a virus.....

can you get into safe mode?????

but however we can't rule it out....

my guess would be an internet worm but im downloading avg.exe to check it with my av.

jazbo, do you keep your computer current on patches and do you have a firewall?

[Jazbo]

ok. I will try but if i can't get my computer into safe mode or get it to stop restarting i'm going to have to formatt it and reinstall windows. I'm not about to download that on this computer cause its not really my computer its someones in my office. That might take awhile. i'll brb.
If anybody knows of any free anti virus software thats good i'd be greatfull

[Jazbo]

ok. I will try but if i can't get my computer into safe mode or get it to stop restarting i'm going to have to formatt it and reinstall windows. I'm not about to download that on this computer cause its not really my computer its someones in my office. That might take awhile. i'll brb.
If anybody knows of any free anti virus software thats good i'd be greatfull

[cheyenne1212]

yeah I was gona download the avg program and see what it is, but this old 56k modem has a hard time with that great big 4mb file. lol

/edit AVG is a free AV

Just refer to the link i gave you.

[cheyenne1212]

yeah I was gona download the avg program and see what it is, but this old 56k modem has a hard time with that great big 4mb file. lol

/edit AVG is a free AV

Just refer to the link i gave you.

[Jazbo]

Yes i keep up on patches. and yes i have a firewall. I erased my nortin earlier and i couldn't get it back so thats why i was looking for another anit virus program.



sorry for saying this site was bad i was just pissed off. i'll erase it soon

[Jazbo]

Yes i keep up on patches. and yes i have a firewall. I erased my nortin earlier and i couldn't get it back so thats why i was looking for another anit virus program.



sorry for saying this site was bad i was just pissed off. i'll erase it soon

[Tedob1]

tell me about it i started after my first post to this thread and it only 85% done now


ahh finally...nope no virus found!

[Tedob1]

tell me about it i started after my first post to this thread and it only 85% done now


ahh finally...nope no virus found!

[cheyenne1212]

lol

I started then said **** it

/edit when you comp shuts down, do you get a message?

[cheyenne1212]

lol

I started then said **** it

/edit when you comp shuts down, do you get a message?

[moxnix]

Program Name: avg.exe

File Size: 4.03 MB

Upload Date: 2000-01-01

Category: antivirus

Description: ICSA certified AntiVirus scanner integrated e-mail scanner

Downloads: 1201

Author: not listed

HomePage: not listed
Good grief this program is over 4 years old. Definately download the newer versions of AVG and then before you do anything else Update it.
If you are using Windows XP or ME, you can restore to an earlier date and then delete your restore files and get rid of it this way.

[moxnix]

Program Name: avg.exe

File Size: 4.03 MB

Upload Date: 2000-01-01

Category: antivirus

Description: ICSA certified AntiVirus scanner integrated e-mail scanner

Downloads: 1201

Author: not listed

HomePage: not listed
Good grief this program is over 4 years old. Definately download the newer versions of AVG and then before you do anything else Update it.
If you are using Windows XP or ME, you can restore to an earlier date and then delete your restore files and get rid of it this way.

[Negative]

I changed your thread title since it's obvious by now that the file in AntiOnline's archive is virus-free...

[Negative]

I changed your thread title since it's obvious by now that the file in AntiOnline's archive is virus-free...

[DjM]

Ah...multiple threads :rolleyes: , here's what I posted in your other thread.

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=257397#post742753) by DjM
I am thinking coincidence here, the file you said you downloaded here: http://www.antionline.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=257398 was the Antivirus product. AVG (avg.exe). Now Tedob1 downloaded the file right after you and scanned it. It was found to be virus free.

The fact that your system keeps restarting is a symptom of the Sasser worm making the rounds. You can find information on it HERE (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sasser.b.worm.html).

Have you applied the latest Microsoft patches? Are you running a firewall? If the answer is no to these questions, my guess is your infected with Sasser. Read the information in the link, it will tell you what to look for and how to clean up the mess.

Cheers:

[DjM]

Ah...multiple threads :rolleyes: , here's what I posted in your other thread.

Originally posted here (http://www.AntiOnline.com/showthread.php?threadid=257397#post742753) by DjM
I am thinking coincidence here, the file you said you downloaded here: http://www.antionline.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=257398 was the Antivirus product. AVG (avg.exe). Now Tedob1 downloaded the file right after you and scanned it. It was found to be virus free.

The fact that your system keeps restarting is a symptom of the Sasser worm making the rounds. You can find information on it HERE (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sasser.b.worm.html).

Have you applied the latest Microsoft patches? Are you running a firewall? If the answer is no to these questions, my guess is your infected with Sasser. Read the information in the link, it will tell you what to look for and how to clean up the mess.

Cheers: