i have a virus called 'key logger' and need to wipre my computer as my virus cleaner isnt picking anything up. Where from the computer do i go to wipe everything? Without buying any disk
2006-09-30 08:47:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Im 15 and play runescape and 2 days ago i was playing it and the computer automatically restarted and all my stuff was gone and the same thing happed to my brother today. My mate said its key logger but AVG FREE isnt picking it up.
2006-09-30 08:59:59 · update #1
But AVG picked up Trojan Horse 'Swizzor'?
2006-09-30 09:01:46 · update #2
If you don't have an original Windows XP Home (or similar) installation disc DO NOT attempt to 'wipe everything' off your hard drive or you'll never be able to get anything back unless you buy a new installation disc.
Download spyware and adware and run them to see if they will get rid of this nasty. Are you sure that your antivirus is fully up to date??
2006-09-30 08:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie Babbage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That wouldnt be the best option to do unless of course you just want to.
The first thing you could do is restart and at boot up right after the first screen press F8 and choose "Last Known Good Configuration. Second thing you could do is the same as above and run in safe mode to run your diagnostics.
Third thing you could do if running winxp is to make sure your system restore is on by using your control panel by clicking on the start menu. Once there, go to system and its under tab System Restore.
Click the start menu and choose RUN. Type MSCONFIG and under the General TAB its should be at the bottom, from there you can choose what day and time of System Checkpoints you can restore your PC.
If in fact that you are running a DELL.... I don't suggest unless you have the Resource Disk and or every disk that came with your DELL product.
If you insist.. I suggest you take it to a Tech and let them assist you.
If thats not your option...lol
Make sure to back up all info before wiping your disk first.
Restart your computer and F8 choose w/Command Prompt and type FDISK and follow the directions: THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED for USERS!!!!! This Entire process takes alot of time and is not worth the risk of user.
2006-09-30 09:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Real 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Key logger. I sure hope you did not use your credit cards on line. If so, call those banks up immediately and cancel card(s). With that you probably have a worm and/or backdoor trojan. Do a total restore of your computer. When you boot up it will give you a menu of options like Bios Settings, System Restore, etc. Usually you have to press F something. You either have the xp copy in software storage on a virtual drive on the computer or an actual restore cd, unless your xp is pirated. You can restore your system if it is legitimate. Call a computer store for help.
2006-09-30 08:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't think about wiping everything off your computer!!!
You can get help from:
http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0
Register, go to the Hijack This Forum, read the instructions on how to post a log, give a brief description of your problem (like you've just typed) and post your log there. The guys in there are fantastic and trustworthy and will guide you through in getting rid of those nasties from your computer. Good luck!
2006-09-30 08:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not need to wipe your machine. Have you used System Restore? This will restore your computer to a previous state. Select a date before your computer got infected.
Start - All Programs - Accesories - System Tools - System Restore.
2006-09-30 08:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download the "azereus" programme from the Internet. then you can get any programme you want for free.. I would recommend using mcafee antispyware.
alternatively take your pc into work and get one of the nice IT guys to sort it out for you. then make them cups of tea FOREVER!
a question for you: how do you know you have a virus if your computer isn't picking it up?
2006-09-30 08:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dan H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yo my niggaaaa, wuts crackn fool. dont trip. go to cnet.com and download for free zone alarm, cc cleaner, regcleaner. they have plenty more. Dont b actin the fool. this will restore the regisrty. u wont need to reload window just clean dat shitt out. Thats how I roll.
2006-09-30 08:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by Dont Trip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Mechanic professional 6
then run
DriveScrubber® 2
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2006-09-30 08:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't
a key logger isn't a virus it is spyware....you need anti-spyware software to get rid of it
2006-09-30 08:54:41 · answer #9 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have to install anti nortion virus programme
2006-09-30 21:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by Raji 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋