I May Be M.i.a. For Awhile..., But I'm okay, don't worry |
I May Be M.i.a. For Awhile..., But I'm okay, don't worry |
Jan 19 2010, 01:04 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 830 Joined: 6-December 09 From: Oracle, Arizona Member No.: 6,254 |
I'M okay, but my computer is NOT! It got virus-infected somehow last night, and I can't do much of anything on it at all. I can used friend's computers, but probably only once a day and only for a little while...
So don't worry if you don't hear too much from me for awhile--Ladywolf and I are okay, it's just computer problems. Bummer!!! Margi |
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Jan 19 2010, 01:20 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 395 Joined: 23-May 08 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 4,757 |
Hello ladywolf, how are you? today? I also got my computer infected with Viruses [Trojans] and killed them all using Free Microsoft Service, just go to Goggle then type this as is [Windows Live OneCare scanner Free] once you open the first link roll down the page and you will see where it says [Full Service Scan] click that one then follow the steps wich the are only by clicking on [next] and you will be in business, it will kill them all, trust me, take care. Buster my Boy, I miss you always, Daddy Jorge
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Jan 19 2010, 01:41 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 830 Joined: 6-December 09 From: Oracle, Arizona Member No.: 6,254 |
Hello ladywolf, how are you? today? I also got my computer infected with Viruses [Trojans] and killed them all using Free Microsoft Service, just go to Goggle then type this as is [Windows Live OneCare scanner Free] once you open the first link roll down the page and you will see where it says [Full Service Scan] click that one then follow the steps wich the are only by clicking on [next] and you will be in business, it will kill them all, trust me, take care. Buster my Boy, I miss you always, Daddy Jorge Thank yoo, thank you, thank you, Jorge. I'm not at home right now with the sick computer, but I'm going to print out your instructions and take them home with me. Oh, except that I can't open Google or any other search engine. Shucks, I forgot about that... I really don't know what to do, and have no money to pay for repairs. Any other ideas, anyone? I can get to the point where the desktop loads, and then can't open any website... Sending good thoughts to angel Buster, Jorge! Margi |
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Jan 19 2010, 01:51 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 395 Joined: 23-May 08 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 4,757 |
You don't have to have Google, just type this where you receive your e mails on the upper left corner,
[www.Windows Live OneCare safety scanner Free] then on the link #5 click on it and then roll the page down and click on [Full Service Scan] then follow the [next] boxes, Jorge |
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Jan 19 2010, 02:08 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,071 Joined: 12-September 09 From: UK Member No.: 6,120 |
Hope with Jorge's help you can sort it, Margi, Good luck and hope to see you back soon.
Love and hugs to you and Ladywolf. And to you Jorge and your Angel Buster. Jan and My Angels x |
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Jan 19 2010, 02:36 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 830 Joined: 6-December 09 From: Oracle, Arizona Member No.: 6,254 |
Hope with Jorge's help you can sort it, Margi, Good luck and hope to see you back soon. Love and hugs to you and Ladywolf. And to you Jorge and your Angel Buster. Jan and My Angels x Thanks, Jan. Obviously, I'm taking all this very seriously--now I'm on ANOTHER friend's computer! Jorge--More advice is needed, if you can give it. I can't execute any command--whatever I try to do, I get the message that that exec operation has failed. So I can't enter a URL--I get "googletoolbar is infected." I can't get "help" from my control panel, I really can't do anything online (except SCREAM!) I believe all of this relates to some co. who is trying to sell me a virus protection package in the midst of all this. I guess they can DO that, huh? Totally screw up your computer and then try to make an instant sale? I'm not having any of it--but their screen keeps appearing as probably the only option I can execute. What to do, Jorge, or anyone else? Thanks in advance-- Margi |
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Jan 19 2010, 03:48 PM
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Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1 |
some of those online scanner sites are bogus, they just drop trojans and other nasties on your drive when you're not looking. there are some legit good ones out there, but with you not having internet access the issue is moot. i've been bitten hard over the years, its gotten to the point if the hackers win, i just start from scratch. i back up my personal files at least weekly to an external drive or two just in case.
next time you're on your sick computer, try to explain more about what is being seen. i'm pretty good at computers and i believe jorge is too. write down exactly what it says and also you can scan for solutions on google on your friends computer using the words your computer shows. i know some people call Best Buy's Geek Squad to fix things, those black and white vw beetles driving around town, they carry antivirus apps and other goodies on a jump drive so you wouldnt need internet connectivity. maybe thats the way to go. some viruses, especially the ones that keep opening every time you reboot, can be incredibly bothersome and nearly impossible to rid without hours of frustation. sorry you got bit. p.s. i moved this post to the the L-S Tech Support section of the forum, people will still see your new posts when they log in. -------------------- |