Trojan problems...

[5872]

Hi all, I have 29 trojans on my computerhock: :?, One of them is Zapchast.

Does anyone know how to get rid of them?

 

[devon_metro]

Get adequate virus protection and you won't get them...

 

[Gizmogle]

Hahahaha! How the helllll do you manage that?

I think the best idea would probably be to go to My Computer, right click C Drive and then click Format.

 

[nath9425]

Ermm possibly, open up your PC, disconnect the hardrive, take it out, chuck it out the window and start a bonfire...

 

[5872]

Hahahaha! How the helllll do you manage that?

I think the best idea would probably be to go to My Computer, right click C Drive and then click Format.

hahahahah... No I'm not formatting. I have AVG8 and Pctools.

 

[devon_metro]

2 running at once?

Have fun with that :roll:

 

[5872]

2 running at once?

Have fun with that :roll:

Better than what you might have thought of.

 

[Gizmogle]

Best way to keep yourself from viruses is to use Mac!

Or use Firefox. Much safer than IE.

I run Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and sometimes run AVG just to scan through my computer. I have NO problems whatsoever. No viruses, no spyware. Ever.

You only get this kinda thing if you're retarded and download it yourself. P2P fileshare programs are probably the best way to murder your computer with trojans and viruses.

 

[eos]

get a copy of Webroot spysweeper, and or use TRend Housecall here :- http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/.... Expect to spend a lot of time clearing them and you will need to scan over and over until the reports are trojan free repeatedly...

If you have a second computer with antivirus protection ( up to date) , unplug the hard drive, and connect it as slave to the second PC - Then run the antivirus program 'SCAN' facility, If you didn't understand that - DON'T do it , you might cause more problems than you cure.
Most antivirus programs give 14 days 'free' use , so download Trend PC-Cillin 2007 for free , install it, disconnect or disable the internet connection , and your existing AV, and run that.. often different AV progs have their strong and weak points, and what one misses the other finds easily...

 

[devon_metro]

Better than what you might have thought of.

Oh, and what did I think of?

 

[Tom B]

The most sensible thing to do would be to use common sense - it reduces your risk of viral infection significantly.

 

[D306]

well theres a way of not getting viruses.

Don't use the internet


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Scan things upon download with AVG
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and stop downloading Porn

 

[5872]

well theres a way of not getting viruses.

Don't use the internet


[Serious message]
Scan things upon download with AVG
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and stop downloading Porn

I can't see how naked people bring on viruses and trojanshock:, I can't see that they would make them that horny.

 

[Donny Dave]

It's because most of the sites are owned by dodgy people, and they insert malicous script into the coding of the site to get to unsuspecting users of the net ....

In all seroius though, get rid of AVG, as I find it's the biggest pile of poo going. Get Norton or Kapersky. You will have to pay for them, but they are a lot better than AVG.

 

[D306]

unless you have AVG Professional

 

[Turbostar]

Well, you obviously don't have your anti-virus (& probably anti-spyware & anti-malware) set up properly, else you wouldn't be getting all this rubbish on your pc! Good luck, you're gonna need it! lol

Btw, maybe you wanna look into taking a course in basic pc care! lol

 

[Coxster]

It's because most of the sites are owned by dodgy people, and they insert malicous script into the coding of the site to get to unsuspecting users of the net ....

Is that why your nickname is/was 'Dodgy David'?

 

[Donny Dave]

My handle may be 'Dodgy', but I've never been involved with any porn. (possibly to the disappointment to a few members ).

 

[Guinness]

Get yourself Avast! Profession kit but free for home users.

 

[me123]

Well, don't let the big wooden horse into the city.

Sorry about that.

 

[5872]

My handle may be 'Dodgy', but I've never been involved with any porn. (possibly to the disappointment to a few members ).

Involved, aye?

 

[mbonwick]

I find Norton to be the best. Yeah sure, it's a hog but it roots out viruses (and actually 2008 and 2009 for that matter aren't as bad as previous versions)

Formatting never solves anything. It just comes back. My advice is to scan you computer with several virus scanners [not at the same time] and remove what they find.

I think you may find computer-juice.com useful, particularly http://www.computer-juice.com/forums/f49/malware-removal-please-read-before-posting-7476/

 

[Jordy]

In all seroius though, get rid of AVG, as I find it's the biggest pile of poo going. Get Norton or Kapersky. You will have to pay for them, but they are a lot better than AVG.

I disagree, i've always used AVG Free edition on this PC and have never had any problems! I vastly prefer it to Norton

 

[Craig]

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The most sensible thing to do would be to use common sense - it reduces your risk of viral infection significantly.

Easier said than done in a lot of cases