Hey:
Currently, my desktop computer show infected? How to fix it. I don't have Windows XP CD. I can't reinstall. Help me please!!!
2007-05-04 16:51:52 · 11 answers · asked by Frankie L 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
go to downloads.com and see can you find something for it
2007-05-04 17:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-22 02:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Geneva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- You didn't say if it was infected by a virus, if it is then what you will just going to do is to run your Antivirus Software and it will detect any virus that is active on your desktop. After detecting it will also clean and fix it.
- You said that you don't have a cd of Windows XP, meaning the copy of your windows is not genuine then, because ussually when you buy a set of computer, the operating system that they will going to install in your computer is pirated but if you buy your computer with the cd of windows then your copy of windows is license.
- If the problem that you have is not cause by a virus and it give a serious effect to your computer, then I think you need to reformat your hard drives and buy a license Windows XP but if you want I think there are also pirated that are available. But I suggest you not to buy those one.
- Some of the free antivirus that you can downlload are AVG, AVAST, MCAFEE, ANTIVIR, COMODO and lots more. Try to visit the www.filehippo.com. You will be able to find there and download free softwares like antivirus and also there areavailable spywares softwares.
2007-05-04 17:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by alwinjomar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all is lost with the antivirus software, burn a copy of the Windows XP driver.
Check out http://www.xp-drivers.com/
2007-05-04 17:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by thealphadude1992 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which ever anti-virus program you use you should run it in safe mode. To do that, press the F8 key as you boot up
that will keep any viruses from hiding in an application that is running in the background.
2007-05-04 17:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Pyria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your OS has already been damaged by the virus, no anti-virus could repair it. You need the XP CD to do the repair work.
2007-05-04 17:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download AVG
2007-05-04 16:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Flame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
install an antivirus and antispyware such as avg and scan your computer with that. it will fix the problem. you can get these softwares at http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
best of luck.
2007-05-04 17:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by Tasneem K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change the hyperstatic disserator.
2007-05-04 17:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this if the link that is up to me doesn't work this work perfectly http://www.superantispyware.com/
2007-05-04 17:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by HS Student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up your data now; don't wait until you lose everthing.
Install and run Keyfinder Thing 3.1.6
Print out the results. This will list all your microsoft product keys.
http://www.download.com/Keyfinder-Thing/3000-2094_4-10561260.html?tag=lst-0-1
Get replacement software from your computer maker or Microsoft.
How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
You can also borrow a disk of the same XP version and use your product key to install XP.
Find all your drivers and software and software keys now and develop a plan on how you will reinstall them.
http://blog.angrypets.com/2006/01/ultimate_prefla.html
http://www.thefuhrmans.com/reformat_hd.htm
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/l0910/32l10/32l10.asp
Reformat and install. (Cleans drive loses all data)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx
http://www.whitecanyon.com/reformat-the-hard-drive-in-windows-xp.php
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/l0910/32l10/32l10.asp
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If you want to get rid of you infection, use the following proceedure. In extreme cases this will not remove it and you will have to install HijachThis and post a log on a HijachThis forum. All programs below are free.
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan
If you do not have virus protection install:
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar and recycle bin options
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove it, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time
Shoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
Install VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
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Additional run this time and as needed.
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Rootkit Removal Guide
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html
Rootkits Removers (Pick any 2 install and run monthly)
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-05-04 17:58:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋