My computer has a virus that makes it work bad. Can you tel me how to get rid of it?

Question

The only way I can help identify it my computer says"Cannot run ibm00001.exe" whenever I start it.

When I try to delete it it says I cant because Im running it ironically

Answer 1

Get one of the free or trial virus scanners listed in previous responses (I personally like AVG) and run it in windows safe mode. To reboot your computer into Safe Mode, usually pressing F8 while rebooting (after initial boot up and before Windows starts loading) works. For more info on this read here http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html
Then you want to run your virus scanner while in Safe mode. It will be able to clean things that are "in use" during normal mode windows usage. If this fails, try deleting the file you mentioned while in safe mode.

I would not recommend editing your registry unless you know what you are doing or can find some very particular instructions on how to do it. If you mess up your registry you can kill windows. I found the following information on your trojan file http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/ibm00001.exe-12302.html That site explains what it is, where it lives, and has a link to instructions on how to remove it including the registry modification.

Answer 2

Just follow these simple steps:

First, search ibm00001.exe and delete it. If it says that u can't delete it because it is being used by another person or program then use Unlocker to unlock it so that u can delete it w/o problem. U can dload this free software here - http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

After u just finished delete the file then go to Start --> Run

Type " msconfig " in the box and press Enter.

Then click 'Startup' and untick any line that mentions 'ibm00001.exe'.

Finally, I recommend you to run full system scan using up-to-date antivirus in case there is any other viruses in ur computer.

Answer 3

ibm00001.exe is a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
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Go to start ...> run --> regedit
Click Edit --> Find -- > type "ibm00001.exe"
Click find and just press delete in the key board whenever it highlights some line of code and press F3 until it says search finished.

Now restart your computer and try.
Good luck

Answer 4

there are some virus with your PC. perhaps you can get a more powerful antivirus software to scan for virus, adware and spyware .

i recommand you to try CA Internet Security Suite. It provides comprehensive protection against viruses, hackers, identity thieves, spyware, spam and other online threats that can jeopardize your privacy, your data, and your PC's performance.

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Good Luck && Best Wishes!

Answer 5

You may be having a virus. Norton, AVG , Avast are
widely used and effective antivirus software. You can
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Answer 6

Use your AV and AS programs with this procedure. I recommend you also scan with AVG AntiSpyware (this is the old ewido program) for Trojans. Also use AdAware SE. You can download both here:

http://www.filehippo.com/

MALWARE REMOVAL

Removing infections from your computer is never as easy as aquiring them. Malware infections are not meant to be removed so it takes TIME and PATIENCE to get rid of them. If you do not have T & P then you can always do a Reformat.

Malware is a general word for all form of Viruses, Spyware etc. This procedure works for all Malware. Use the appropriate program.

You might be unable to access the Internet after removing the Malware so you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate). Download one, but do not run until later, if required.

LSPfix: all Windows OS except 95.

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Winsock XP Fix: Windows XP only.

http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html



UPDATE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS OR ANTI-SPYWARE PROGRAM.


Let's get cleaning

Part 1

• Temporarily show hidden files.

For Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3.
On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.



For older systems:

1.
Double-click My Computer, click View, and then click Folder Options.

2.
On the View tab, under "Hidden files and folders", click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear (uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.


IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


Empty your Internet Explorer cache and your other temporary file folders:

1.
On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2.
On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. This will delete all the files that are currently stored in your cache.

3.
Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK.

4.
Click OK again.

Restart in Safe Mode:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START RUNNING YOUR SCANNER.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.

If you are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate).


If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem, removing the need to run Winsockxpfix. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the dialogue box that appears. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


The last steps

If you are running Windows XP or Windows ME, and your computer has been successfully cleaned of Malware, there is one more thing that needs to be done.

Delete any old restore points and then create a new restore one. The old ones may, of course, be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

First, start and then stop the Restore Service. This is done differently depending on what operating system you are running.

Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3.
Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


Windows ME:

1.
Click Start, click Control Panel, click System.

2.
Click Performance, click File System, and then click Troubleshooting.

3.
Enable the option Disable System Restore, click Apply then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the Troubleshooting tab and turn System Restore back on.


To set a manual restore point complete the following steps:

1.
Click the Start button.

2.
Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3.
Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4.
In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5.
Click OK.


There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

Answer 7

that's in all probability not what you prefer to hearken to, yet once you have an intensive virus infestation the only thank you to verify is to format + reinstall. you may in no way be risk-free that's a hundred% long previous. stable success!

Answer 8

Antiviral. (free)

AVG free. Excellent protection available from: http://www.Grisoft.com

Don't use two antiviral products together as they may be incompatible. If your Antiviral trial has run out, then remove product from your computer and get the AVG installed.

Anti-spyware (all free)

O.K. Some quick links to get you out of trouble

Essential products are: Adaware SE from: http://www.lavasoft.com

Spybot SD http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

Spywareblaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Spycatcher
http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher-express.php
Ewido http://www.ewido.com

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C Cleaner.http://www.ccleaner.com/

This will tell you a lot about what is on your computer, such as running programmes,cookies, History, settings etc. and will help you clean up and remove unwanted items. Be careful how you use it as it is a very powerful programme and you should read the help index before you do anything with it.

Hope this information is of help to you and others.

Answer 9

Norton, AVG , Avast are widely used and effective
antivirus software. You can download these free
softwares at http://tinyurl.com/yahtjk

Answer 10

get anti virus software or i know there r websites that u can use 2 get rid of a virus but be carfull so u dont get another