I have lost access to some of my window components such as..... system restore, add and delete accounts, task manager, search under the start menu. These are the ones I have identified. My anti virus has picked up that I have been hijacked and list ip addresses from Indonesia. How do I get my computer back?
2007-02-05 17:42:05 · 6 answers · asked by tambam 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
reset back up and use a firewall next time not one of them free firewalls dont open your pc too sharing software
2007-02-05 17:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are definitely in a pickle. The first thing I would do is hit ctrl alt delete and check the processes tab (assuming you are using windows xp) look for suspicious processes and google them. Most of the time your computer has an unauthorized installed program on your computer running that the hacker uses to take control. If you can identify the program, and google it, you can find instructions on what it does and how to remove it. I would only suggest this if you feel confident in your computer skills. This is the most direct way to combat the situation. If you are unsure about this you can try a few other ideas:
Download Windows Defender from Microsoft.com. This program has a feature that can show you all programs running and the author and known uses. Sometimes this can find the program that the hacker uses.
Last but not least, find a local computer store that has a specialist that can help you. Sometimes your computer can be infected with a virus that cannot be removed without a total format of the hard drive. Some computer specialists can save the majority of your files before completing a reformat.
Or, if you are comfortable with your skills, save the files you want to on a CDr or DVDr and format your hard drive. Beware that some advanced viruses are able to copy itself on to CDrs. Only do this if you have system resotre cds or an xp install cd. This can be a headache if you are not prepared for this, because you may have to find and download new drivers for your hardware after a reformat. Only system restore cds have the necessary drivers for your computer, an xp install cd will not have everything you need.
Basically, if you know what you are doing, try some of these steps. If not, find some help with a specialist.
Best of Luck!
2007-02-05 18:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by Evan's secret identity 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First Disconnect from internet
then reboot the system in safe mode and restore it
run antivirus and remove the suspicious files
install a firewall, block all incoming connections
and don't ever open any documents that comes from an unknown users by email or IMchat
2007-02-05 17:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Raja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A firewall ought to help ward off added intrusions via hackers, yet firewalls at the instantaneous are not fullyyt foolproof and it relies upon on both the firewall _and_ the person. in case you by coincidence click "enable" and grant get proper of entry to to a knowledge mining software (e.g Keylogger) the hacker has already planted on your pc, then you absolutely are nonetheless possibility on account that your pc is sending out concepts to the hacker's pc.
2016-12-03 19:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by klosterman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to me and I disconnected from the internet, (removed the Internet line) then restored my computer, and changed all my passwords, removed the back door and had no further problems
2007-02-05 17:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by nh_cherokee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
several things you need to do
get a firewall
zonealarm
www.zonelabs.com
has a free or pro version (more features)
get windows up todate
get your anti-virus up todate and run a full scan
get adaware se personal
www.lavasoft.com
get update, reboot and do a full scan
2007-02-05 21:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋