My computer is contaminated by a virus called "Security Toolbar 7.1." Would the viruses really be gone if I re-start my whole computer?
Oh, and do you know any website that'll allow me to create a free back-up disc. I have one, but it was from a couple of months ago. How does that work, by the way, since I had a trial for Windows One Care?
Please answer this, and thank you so much.
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2007-11-30 16:45:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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Woops. I downloaded Superantivirus before [like 2 weeks now?] and yeah, I can't get rid of it. Thanks for telling me that it's a virus, though.
Also, I can't access to my documents, computer, destop or anything at all now. All I can really do on it is go on the internet and on MSN Explorer [because IE's messed up my Security Toolbar.] Would it help if I restart my computer now?-- after getting rid of most of the viruses? I've ran a lot of software, so it must help by now because there's no more of those annoying pop-ups. Should I? Sorry for the long detail!
2007-12-01 05:54:51 · update #1
Yes. All viruses will be gone! to back-up, just get a flash drive. it will be well worth it. use your operating system install disk, and it will reinstall and wipe everything out! :)
2007-11-30 16:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by Applepie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Restarting your computer can not remove any malware. Only a reformat can.
Security Toolbar 7.1 indicates a Smitfraud infection. Follow the procedure and use the recommended RogueFix tool to remove it.
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
And if RogueFix doesn't work for some reason, give the free specialised removal tool, SmitfraudFix a crack at it:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
Good luck.
2007-12-01 01:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you mean wiping your hard drive then it probably will, but it is probably more effective to download an anti-virus if you don't already, I STRONGLY suggest AVG I have it and it blocks, cleans or deletes the infected or infected virus. Oh and your question on back up disk? I have no idea but you can get USB's that have like 60gb at computer stores.
2007-12-01 00:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restart your computer to get rid of viruses?
There is an old rule in life (that happens to apply here): Problems that go away by themselves come back by themselves.
You need to be pro-active. Get a real anti-virus and anti-spy software package. Learn how to use it. Then USE it.
2007-12-01 01:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wood you want to reinstall your windows operating system if you could just get a great Virus + Spyware scanner for free. Go to http://www.SpywareTerminator.com when you are installing it make sure to integrate WinClam AV when it asks you to. Do a full Virus and Spyware scan (There is a choice like that). It's 100% Free
2007-12-01 00:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by HelpMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way that would work is if you were running a thin client from flash with a write filter on it...very unlikely. DO as others have said first and run a recommended antispyware product, DO NOT just google antispyware and install a program, many of them are spyware themselves. I like superantispyware
2007-12-01 03:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get AVG and Spybot Search and Destroy...
AVG: http://free.grisoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org
2007-12-01 01:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ramsey J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋