Dear friends, i need ur help,
we are facing virus problem in our origination. the symtoms r:
We have observed a virus spreading fast with following symptoms:
1) Exe files having names Desktop.exe and Startup.exe created on Desktop as soon as user logs in. These files appear as folder but are actually exe files.
2) Disables Task Manager, command prompt and regedit.
3) Renames My Computer Folder & icon to Recycle Bin
4) Creates Folder Name exe in each folder which is infected.
5) System is very slow.
6) Symantec Antivirus Full Scan does not find any virus and hangs while scanning.
Pls help if u can.
2007-03-16 01:15:34 · 6 answers · asked by prakut_delhi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I can't believe an "IT expert" recommended AVG. AVG?? Come on. Wow, not much of an expert then. Here's what you should do to eliminate the virus from your network.
1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. It blocks over 170,600 threats. No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none. It also comes in a Enterprise Edition too.
3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail.
2007-03-16 02:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, i'm an IT expert and a microsoft .NET programmer,
well i hignly recommend AVG internet security suite. and do a full system scan get an organisational license from avg so that u can use the software on multiple pcs. u r in a terrible situation so get it fixed as soon as you can. and please set limited privilage levels to ur PCs of ur staff. and get a good IT admin/admin staff group, who can manage monitor and maintain ur organisational IT framework. if u need any help mail me ill be happy to help.
2007-03-16 08:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Viruses can attack an antivirus software and render it useless.....
Try an online scan, if you cant get online you may have limited choices at that point....
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/tp/aaonline.htm
Good luck, I hope you find a solution......
Update: Another alternative, I have taken someones hard drive out and added it to my pc which was not infected, and was able to run a virus scan on their drive using my computer to get rid of several virus's......
Email me with any questions.....
2007-03-16 08:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can download a free antispyware/ virus/trojan version and
remove them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/comba...
It has good downloads to detect and eliminate
virus/trojans/spyware
Best wishes
2007-03-16 13:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try AVG. It is free which works. If it not work, I have one that is licensed. I can offer it to you. Size 22.2MB.
2007-03-16 08:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by dibesic 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
download avg and avg spyware it will 100% detect it
2007-03-16 08:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by Manal Gandhi 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋