How do I remove a nasty Partition magic virus named WYX without reformat my PC?

Question

and what this crap will do to my PC? my anti-virus software can't handle this.

Answer 1

AVG antivirus will fix it.... Linux has no Viruses so maybe you should be using that. http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/

Answer 2

On average, reformatting and reinstalling Window$ is a little extreme to kill a virus. Unless major damage has been done, a thorough house cleaning is in order. First off, update your anti-virus and do a full system scan. Got to Start-->Run and type %temp% (this opens the WIndow$ temp folder) and delete everything in it. Don't sweat it if some can't be deleted. You can just boot into safe mode by tapping the F8 key at boot and delete them there if you want. Also make sure to delete all temporary internet files, including offline content. Delete your browsing history as well.
Now follow the steps below:

1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Lavasofts's Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SaferNetworking's SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.


If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
For an anti-virus I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.

We all hate the 'weekly' stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.

If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.

For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.