I've had AOL lock my system before...
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I've had AOL lock my system before...
1) download AVG it is an oustanding virus scanner ....it detects **** that nortons and mcafee do not..if it is a virus.....well it will also pic up trojans..
2) when you are connected to the internet go into start menu to program then accessories and to dos prompt....just do a netstat and see what and who you are connected to...if there is anything out of the order well i guess you have your answer....normally the servers are hard to get rid of due to the fact they are normally running therfor cannot be deleted but i have a way around that......if you need further assisstance just let me know...you may also contact me through yahoo....
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I ran netstat and the usual things came up, im used to running that and i tried that before. The aol proxy and some other conection that has always been there. Even that is connection is on this comp. I don't remember all the virus names, a few of them were the same. 20-25 has the same name to be more accurate. An the problem still there. If I buy a CD-Burner its still gonna screw up. I don't have to log on to AOL for it to screw up on me, it just takes 15-20 minutes longer befoe it happens. I've got about 11 Gig's of Files, on a separate partition. Anyways thanx for all the replies, and im still taking suggestions!
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Good post, and very true. Although it might be too late to recover your system, try to exterminate anything has you do not recognize in your registry. Jv16 Powertools is an excellent tool. Heres the link:Quote:
Just for interest .. Just what were the virii that were found/removed/returned? Perhaps it may be more than just a recuring virii, perhaps a registtry key that isn't being repaired during the virus removal.. hence the return.. (had a customer with that problem with Brasil.exe......)
http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/shtml/jv16powertools.shtml
If all else fails, im sorry but..................you're screwed.
NOTE: Since you said you do not need to be online for it to happen, we can safely eliminate Trojan. It might also be a virus, but have you considered it to be a hardware malfunction?
Exodus: You aren't screwed at all!!!!!!!! You were smart enough to put the 11Gb of files on another partition...... Good man, (or Gal.... whatever... I know what I mean....<s>).
You can format away at the Boot partition all you like..... The data on the other partition will remain just where it is. With a clean install of the OS any files that may be infected on the data partition cannot be activated automatically. Once the new OS is installed, go ahead and pick your AV scanner of choice - update the defs and give the data partition a really good scan.... ALL FILES, not just programs..... If you use Word, Excel etc. to maintain that data make sure you go into each app and disable macro's so even if it is a custom macro that your AV doesn't recognize it won't activate.
After that, be careful to monitor the system - update the AV defs every day and have auto-protect on at all times. You should be good to go....... Good Luck
BTW - It is my personal opinion that AOL is _both_ a virus and a trojan and has in the past displayed the characteristics of a worm...... Death to AOL....... :D
Hi., :p
Firstly, use some of your business profit to buy a cd burner. Please.
Second, always update your antivirus frequently.
Third, avoid using AOL coz it sucks. Really sucks.
Four, check registry, is there something odd using some registry checker software or antivirus.
Five, always update and backup your data. Even some school boys computer geeks know how to do it.
Six, check if your os or hdisk have problem. Run through scandisk. See the result.
Seven, Get antoher computer and make it as your server, i mean only dedicated to your business. Its much safer.
Dont give up ok.