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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Basics / February 2006virus removal
Can anyone, in simple language, explain how to get rid of a virus manually? > Can anyone, in simple language, explain how to get rid of a virus manually? Boot your computer in a mode that allows you to access the Disk and system without running the OS, or as limited as possible, remove offending files.  Signaturespam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 in order to email me Don't know how to do what you suggested. I need it in simple language, spelled out. >> Can anyone, in simple language, explain how to get rid of a virus >> manually? > > Boot your computer in a mode that allows you to access the Disk and > system without running the OS, or as limited as possible, remove > offending files. > Don't know how to do what you suggested. I need it in simple language, > spelled out. How about you take the easy way out, download one of the dozens of Quality malware removal tools and use them following the instructions instead of trying to do it by hand. The following links will take you to vendors sites for Spy Ware / Ad ware removal tools and also for Antivirus tools. After you install any of these applications and update them, run them in SAFE MODE to allow them to properly clean your system. These sites are for downloading Anti-Malware and Anti-Spyware tools, in order that I would use them myself: Dave Lipman's tools: http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm Secured2K's AntiPauper (download link/info at) http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=65072 AdAwareSE can be found here: http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/ SpyBot Search and Destroy can be found here: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html Signaturespam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 in order to email me Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has to be removed manually. >> Don't know how to do what you suggested. I need it in simple language, >> spelled out. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > SpyBot Search and Destroy can be found here: > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html > Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has > to be removed manually. Since you haven't told us what virus NAV says must be removed manually, we can't help you. Symantec may have manual instructions for the virus' removal. Put the name of the virus into the Search Threats box here: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ Malke SignatureElephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User Claire; Different viruses will have different removal procedures. You should contact Norton. Search for the virus name here: http://www.symantec.com/search/ You should get the detailed information you need there. Or Post to the correct newsgroup: microsoft.public.security.virus You will need to post more details such as: Exact message you get Virus name Etc. SignatureJupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org > Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has to > be removed manually. The virus is a Trojan. Thanks for the tips. Will do. > Claire; > Different viruses will have different removal procedures. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has to >> be removed manually. > Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has to be > removed manually. Maybe you could provide more information - Norton will also have online help at www.symantec.com where you can enter the name of the virus that Norton detected and it will tell you how to remove it. Manually means a couple things, like booting into safe mode and running the AV software again... It could also mean downloading a special utility from Symantec to remove the malware... How about you tell us what virus Norton says you have and we'll get you some help. When you don't provide enough information in the initial trouble post we have to go back and forth wasting valuable time. Signaturespam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 in order to email me It is a Trojan virus. Norton gives instructions on how to get rid of it but they are so complicated that I couldn't follow them. That's why I asked for an easier way to do it. >> Thanks for the information. Norton, my anti-virus program, says it has to >> be [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > When you don't provide enough information in the initial trouble post we > have to go back and forth wasting valuable time. > It is a Trojan virus. Norton gives instructions > on how to get rid of it but they are so complicated that I couldn't > follow > them. That's why I asked for an easier way to do it. I'm sorry but if you can't follow Symantec's instructions (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), then take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA). Removing viruses/malware can be very complex and there is no way around that. Malke SignatureElephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > It is a Trojan virus. Norton gives instructions > on how to get rid of it but they are so complicated that I couldn't follow > them. That's why I asked for an easier way to do it. If you can't follow their instructions the do yourself a favor and take it to someone that can. There is no shame in admitting, even to us, that you can't handle it, many others can't do it either. After it's fixed, you really need to understand how you got infected and how to prevent it again. Signaturespam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 in order to email me Thanks to all of you. You have been very helpful. >> It is a Trojan virus. Norton gives instructions >> on how to get rid of it but they are so complicated that I couldn't [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > After it's fixed, you really need to understand how you got infected and > how to prevent it again. trojan means it phones home.wins xp firewall dosn't stop out going virus.download seagate firewall v5 (make sure its v5 not v1) free turn off wins firewall install seagate at lest the virus will have a pain calling home.restart pc as its starting hold down control key on key board.puts u in safe mode.click start, click search, click for files or folders, in that box in "search for files" typ the name of virus u will see it in right hand box,right click it with mouse click delete. > Thanks to all of you. You have been very helpful. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > After it's fixed, you really need to understand how you got infected and > > how to prevent it again. > trojan means it phones home No, a trojan doesn't necessarily phone home (although some do), and certainly doesn't mean that. Here is a fairly standard definition for a "trojan" (actually short for "trojan horse"): http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci213221,00.html And here are a bunch of other definitions. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&oi=defmore&defl=en&q=define:Trojan+Horse SignatureKen Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup > .wins xp firewall dosn't stop out going > virus.download seagate firewall v5 (make sure its v5 not v1) free [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >>> spam999free@rrohio.com >>> remove 999 in order to email me |
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