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Computer Warning
« on: December 30, 2011, 03:35:51 PM »
I got a new laptop for Christmas, it came loaded with Windows7.(which is very nice) While on Facebook I had a pop-up requesting me to confirm my purchase of "Win 7" security, so I clicked on it. It's a fu*king virus that infected both my computers! I've talked to 4 repair people about it and the 1st question is, "Have you been on Facebook? We are over-run with with "Win 7" infections, and they have all come through Facebook." It costs $100-$140 to disinfect 2 computers and no guarantee that they won't reinfect, because they haven't written a new filter that it can't get around yet. It compromised my VISA acct, which had to be cancelled, but since I notified them immediately I don't have to cover the charges.

Be VERY careful about this until they get it figured out.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 04:04:55 PM »
Thanks for the warning JS. thumbsup thumbsup
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2011, 04:14:42 PM »
My puter got infected just before Christmas.  Damn security warning.  I've been able to purge it myself in the past, but no luck this time.  Can only operate in the avast safe zone now and of course half the stuff never works.  Have had trouble sending mail with attachments.  Will have to take it in Or I might just reformat the damn thing.  Then I have to load all the crap back on it.  I'd like to have at those damn Ruskis with an AK-47.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 04:21:01 PM »
Have you guys tried setting back your date ?  System restore or whatever ?
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 04:30:14 PM »
Quote from: Hugh Jass on December 30, 2011, 04:21:01 PM
Have you guys tried setting back your date ?  System restore or whatever ?

system restore to a week or so ago should do the trick.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 04:37:03 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy on December 30, 2011, 04:30:14 PM
system restore to a week or so ago should do the trick.

System restore is good for minor ailments.

Will it purge the viruses idunno
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 04:48:59 PM »
Can't do a system restore. The virus blocks access to all utilities.  I have the disk to reformat it, but that takes you back to day1.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2011, 04:54:37 PM »
Quote from: careless hal on December 30, 2011, 04:48:59 PM
Can't do a system restore. The virus blocks access to all utilities.  I have the disk to reformat it, but that takes you back to day1.

disable proxy server in safe mode with networking. If this does not work, try using task manager ( in safe mode with networking) or registration keys.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2011, 04:58:47 PM »
Quote from: Hugh Jass on December 30, 2011, 04:54:37 PM
disable proxy server in safe mode with networking. If this does not work, try using task manager ( in safe mode with networking) or registration keys.


I think you f11  as soon as you power up the computer to bypass the regular system start and you can do safemode with command prompt

and type in rstrui.exe  to get to system restore.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2011, 05:25:42 PM »
Buy an Apple.  rflmao1 rflmao1 noway
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2011, 05:34:38 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy on December 30, 2011, 04:58:47 PM
I think you f11  as soon as you power up the computer to bypass the regular system start and you can do safemode with command prompt
and type in rstrui.exe  to get to system restore.

My was infected yesterday with something and I could not even run it in safe mode.It would not let me access the internet at all.
It was something called a Vista2012Security Alert.
The Geek squad at Best Buy wanted me to buy a service agreement for $100 on sale to cover up to 3 computers.Luckily I the McAfee that I run was able to take care of it.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2011, 06:45:28 PM »
Once you get everything removed.

Explore GeSWall

 I caught a nasty a few months back and reformatting the HD with a local guy (after I spent around 30-hours attempting to remove) was the solution. (My local guy is rather cheap, and in addition provided the option of eliminating all the machines manufacturers crap).

 None of the AV or Malware tools were effective in my 30-hours, regardless of mode.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2011, 08:02:02 PM »
My girlfriend's laptop was running like a five hundred dollar claimer so she gave it to a tech down the street who works out of his house. He stripped everything from it, including Windows, and installed Firefox. It runs great now.

A lot of service providers offer free anti-virus software with high-speed internet. They save money on customer service calls. With Comcast it's Norton Security Suite, which seems to do the job.
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2011, 08:06:45 PM »
I'll tell you guys one thing: I have a Windows laptop that Ryan uses almost exclusively. I installed Google Chrome on it and it is soooo much faster it's not funny. Not sure if it is more secure or not, but I read it was indeed.

I hate Google because they dicked me once with Google ads, but the browser is the nuts, much faster than Firefox!
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Re: Computer Warning
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2011, 08:08:57 PM »
Quote from: LVGaryD on December 30, 2011, 08:06:45 PM
I'll tell you guys one thing: I have a Windows laptop that Ryan uses almost exclusively. I installed Google Chrome on it and it is soooo much faster it's not funny. Not sure if it is more secure or not, but I read it was indeed.

I hate Google because they dicked me once with Google ads, but the browser is the nuts, much faster than Firefox!

I use chrome for the most part except watching videos on tvg.  Never use firefox
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