shegz1: Pls i was unable to open my any install program on my computer again, the icon of all the program has change to image type even my antivirus and anytime i want to open any program its not respondin and i tried to use recovery its not loadin 2. The problem start wen i borrow some1 my flash and it was return wit some folder name porn and sexy and wen i click on it. Pls wat can i do abt d virus

Definitely a virus attack. If you dont have any important data inside,i would suggest you re-install windows. that's the easiest but if you got files in it,try and see if you can force fully install another antivirus to scan. like malwarebyte. that what i use at work and its works fine.

Sky-walker:


Definitely a virus attack. If you dont have any important data inside,i would suggest you re-install windows. that's the easiest but if you got files in it,try and see if you can force fully install another antivirus to scan. like malwarebyte. that what i use at work and its works fine.

Its a fruitless effort tryin to forcefully install..its like having trained assassins in house already waiting for the innocent police to walk straight into an ambush.if u can't use the first recommended method.u can also use a rescue cd or live cd at startup.

shegz1: The main problem is most of my program has stop respondin even the avast antivirus and other program

First and foremost can you boot into Safe mode? If you can there is every evidence that you can eliminate this virus quickly without resorting to rescue CD process. If you can enter Safe mode, then, AVG can remove SALITY and others associate Viruses from your system at Safe mode. I have done that several times.

I don't like to provide a link for assistance but maybe you can check this blog by me out for procedural steps -- > http://all4naija..com/2012/05/safer-way-of-eliminating-malicious.html

sameolg616:
Deji,that's a last resort.its not an impossible situation yet.as I said just remove harddrive and scan as removable in anoda CLEAN SYSTEM with strong antivirus then repair the OS

In a commercial environment and advanced society like that of the UK, this would be first
thing to consider. yours may be different and works for the user or customer

I actually wat to trouble d Hard disk. can i get d HIRENs BOOT CD at shop?or is it downloadable.if yes den giv me d website to download it.tanks

deji2009:

In a commercial environment and advanced society like that of the UK, this would be first
thing to consider. yours may be different and works for the user or customer

Deji,so 9ja aint a commercial and advanced society?we are always tinking harder even with the limited resources available to us.F11 wipes the system clean without retaining important files on it.for me,I always like to attempt challenges thoroughly(understand what really happened and find another way out).in some cases,I even take a sample from an infected system(copying a few files unto a flash and testing it wit a clean system that has KASPERSKY and a sandboxie program).that way,I can know the name of d MALWARE and ow it behaves and in some cases,retain them for FUTURE ATTACKS!read about this network worm win32.KIDO(variants ir and ih)and u will be impressed!since I can't create a virus,I can make friends with them

sameolg616:
Deji,so 9ja aint a commercial and advanced society?we are always tinking harder even with the limited resources available to us.F11 wipes the system clean without retaining important files on it.for me,I always like to attempt challenges thoroughly(understand what really happened and find another way out).in some cases,I even take a sample from an infected system(copying a few files unto a flash and testing it wit a clean system that has KASPERSKY and a sandboxie program).that way,I can know the name of d MALWARE and ow it behaves and in some cases,retain them for FUTURE ATTACKS!read about this network worm win32.KIDO(variants ir and ih)and u will be impressed!since I can't create a virus,I can make friends with them

So you actually study malware?

Makky37: I actually wat to trouble d Hard disk. can i get d HIRENs BOOT CD at shop?or is it downloadable.if yes den giv me d website to download it.tanks

The site is hirensbootcd.org.downloading aint the prob but how to use it.I have a collection of the utilities from version 9 till date(some powerful softwares like hdd gen have been removed in recent versions).for your quest,here are some softwares you can read about:find and mount(to mount partitions when an hard disk is bad)hdd regenerator(to repair bad sectors),dariks boot and Nuke..
Thread carefully!good luck

Sky-walker:


So you actually study malware?

Yes..ow do u tink antiviruses are made.by having a perfect knowledge/signatures of the malware.for the other dude here is a variant Virus:Win32/Sality.AM(u can read about it too.that way,it can help me in deciding what antivirus is the best.also,u can download the EICAR VIRUS used the test the response of computer antivirus programs

shegz1: Pls i was unable to open my any install program on my computer again, the icon of all the program has change to image type even my antivirus and anytime i want to open any program its not respondin and i tried to use recovery its not loadin 2. The problem start wen i borrow some1 my flash and it was return wit some folder name porn and sexy and wen i click on it. Pls wat can i do abt d virus

I may not know what variant it falls into but I've had personal experience with the p.0.r.n sex.y virus. Its very common in my school. All it does is to hide your files/folders and creates a shortcut in their place.
All you have to do is locate the directory in which its root is (and its usually in the user account folder or the start up folder) then delete it. You'd also need a .exe and .lnk reistry fix to restore the normal opening of your programs and applications. If you're skilled, you could do these via safe mode. If not see a tech. BUT YOU DON'T NEED TO FORMAT OR RE-INSTALL WINDOWS.

dragnet:
I may not know what variant it falls into but I've had personal experience with the p.0.r.n sex.y virus. Its very common in my school. All it does is to hide your files/folders and creates a shortcut in their place.
All you have to do is locate the directory in which its root is (and its usually in the user account folder or the start up folder) then delete it. You'd also need a .exe and .lnk reistry fix to restore the normal opening of your programs and applications. If you're skilled, you could do these via safe mode. If not see a tech. BUT YOU DON'T NEED TO FORMAT OR RE-INSTALL WINDOWS.

Yes. A good tech disinfects a virus laden pc and only reformats when all options have been exhausted. It's an easy way out to reformat!

Shegz, take your PC to a qualified and competent technician.

I need urgent help pls...my laptop freezes at every interval and i have tried defragmenting, disk clean-up and there seems to be no improvement. it even froze abit before i typed dis post. i hav deleted some movies thinking the memory was making it freeze but all to no avail. any little thing i do,the next thing i see is that (not responding) message at the top of the window both for internet pages and system windows. it also takes forever to open a system window!

present status is :
50.5gb free of 217gb
64bit operating system
RAM: 2.00gb
AMD V140 processor 2.30GHz

Recovery (D) status: 2.26GB free of 15.3GB

My friend yanni. Needs help on this.


Pls what do i do?

Thanks Stallion77.... Ur a darling.

Stallion77: I need urgent help pls...my laptop freezes at every interval and i have tried defragmenting, disk clean-up and there seems to be no improvement. it even froze abit before i typed dis post. i hav deleted some movies thinking the memory was making it freeze but all to no avail. any little thing i do,the next thing i see is that (not responding) message at the top of the window both for internet pages and system windows. it also takes forever to open a system window!

present status is :
50.5gb free of 217gb
64bit operating system
RAM: 2.00gb
AMD V140 processor 2.30GHz

Recovery (D) status: 2.26GB free of 15.3GB

My friend yanni. Needs help on this.


Pls what do i do?

Bro..my acer extena laptop refuse to charge. And i dnt knw wats the problem? I took it to repirer nd he said should buy a new memory something lyk dat. After lyk a week a i tried it with a friend's charge nd it worked but, the fault has started again. Pls wat do i do? And i wud lyk to know amounch i cud get d screen, pluse the price of the battery. Thanks

Stallion77: I need urgent help pls...my laptop freezes at every interval and i have tried defragmenting, disk clean-up and there seems to be no improvement. it even froze abit before i typed dis post. i hav deleted some movies thinking the memory was making it freeze but all to no avail. any little thing i do,the next thing i see is that (not responding) message at the top of the window both for internet pages and system windows. it also takes forever to open a system window!

present status is :
50.5gb free of 217gb
64bit operating system
RAM: 2.00gb
AMD V140 processor 2.30GHz

Recovery (D) status: 2.26GB free of 15.3GB

My friend yanni. Needs help on this.


Pls what do i do?

how long have you been using the pc?
put your hand close to the vents, does d air feel hot ?
Do you hear the fan rotating? Is the sound from the fan ignorable or a bit noticeable ?

waro: Bro..my acer extena laptop refuse to charge. And i dnt knw wats the problem? I took it to repirer nd he said should buy a new memory something lyk dat. After lyk a week a i tried it with a friend's charge nd it worked but, the fault has started again. Pls wat do i do? And i wud lyk to know amounch i cud get d screen, pluse the price of the battery. Thanks

physical examination needed.. See the nearest tech !

dragnet:
how long have you been using the pc?
put your hand close to the vents, does d air feel hot ?
Do you hear the fan rotating? Is the sound from the fan ignorable or a bit noticeable ?

Yep,the fan is rotating,the air is warm and sometimes get hot with prolonged use.i hear the fan rotating. Its sound is ignorable.
Used for a yr plus 6months or there about.

dragnet:
I may not know what variant it falls into but I've had personal experience with the p.0.r.n sex.y virus. Its very common in my school. All it does is to hide your files/folders and creates a shortcut in their place.
All you have to do is locate the directory in which its root is (and its usually in the user account folder or the start up folder) then delete it. You'd also need a .exe and .lnk reistry fix to restore the normal opening of your programs and applications. If you're skilled, you could do these via safe mode. If not see a tech. BUT YOU DON'T NEED TO FORMAT OR RE-INSTALL WINDOWS.

That's a simple one..if you have core DOS knowledge,just use ATTRIB -h -s /S /D *.. In d root directory of the infected drive..wen done,use DEL *.lnk to delete all the link files

Stallion77: I need urgent help pls...my laptop freezes at every interval and i have tried defragmenting, disk clean-up and there seems to be no improvement. it even froze abit before i typed dis post. i hav deleted some movies thinking the memory was making it freeze but all to no avail. any little thing i do,the next thing i see is that (not responding) message at the top of the window both for internet pages and system windows. it also takes forever to open a system window!

present status is :
50.5gb free of 217gb
64bit operating system
RAM: 2.00gb
AMD V140 processor 2.30GHz

Recovery (D) status: 2.26GB free of 15.3GB

My friend yanni. Needs help on this.


Pls what do i do?

Really,a couple of factors may be responsible.but here are tips..get this software UNIBLUE registry booster to remove all the unwanted entries that can slow the performance of a system(for some pple,they use ccleaner)step2.goto filehippo.com,get this software HIJACKTHIS..when u run it,choose SCAN and make a screenshot of the scan so I can help u analyse it(especially the 04 entries)that way,we can know if some rootkits are secretly running..MSCONFIG would not comprehensively reveal the results

waro: Bro..my acer extena laptop refuse to charge. And i dnt knw wats the problem? I took it to repirer nd he said should buy a new memory something lyk dat. After lyk a week a i tried it with a friend's charge nd it worked but, the fault has started again. Pls wat do i do? And i wud lyk to know amounch i cud get d screen, pluse the price of the battery. Thanks

Really,most of the batteries are CHINA but there are some that are still alright.its shouldn't cost more than 7k and the screen ard 10-12k depending on the inches.as for the CHARGING problem..as I say,just cuz it works,doesn't mean its right!always check the OUTPUT RATINGS.a dell charger may charge an hp laptop but may spoil ur laptop(d dell is 19v 4.5A where hp is 18.5v 3.5A)so its 2high..

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sameolg616:
That's a simple one..if you have core DOS knowledge,just use ATTRIB -h -s /S /D *.. In d root directory of the infected drive..wen done,use DEL *.lnk to delete all the link files

doing this doesnt take off the virus.... What you've stated is how to restore back the normal file properties...

sameolg616:
Really,a couple of factors may be responsible.but here are tips..get this software UNIBLUE registry booster to remove all the unwanted entries that can slow the performance of a system(for some pple,they use ccleaner)step2.goto filehippo.com,get this software HIJACKTHIS..when u run it,choose SCAN and make a screenshot of the scan so I can help u analyse it(especially the 04 entries)that way,we can know if some rootkits are secretly running..MSCONFIG would not comprehensively reveal the results

that software does more harm than good...

yanni.:


Yep,the fan is rotating,the air is warm and sometimes get hot with prolonged use.i hear the fan rotating. Its sound is ignorable.
Used for a yr plus 6months or there about.

do as sameolg616 instructed....you could also open your taskmanager, show all processes and paste a screenie here too

[quote author=skydancer]Just post any problems you are having with your pc here. The more software related, the better.

If you're having virus, worms or any other malware problems. Try scanning your PC with RoboSAM first.

my dell destop,i can not watch anything with it even when i have inserted a disk it will reply inserte disk,no audio i cant hear anything.What should i do pls reply.nazatino@ovi.com or call naza on 08169395012

my dell destop need urgent help pls,nazatino@ovi.com or call naza on 08169395012.pls,thankyou as u reply pls

Goodmorning to the PC 'gurus' of the NL. I, myself, have been trying hard to frequent here but NL has plenty interesting sections.

Please, this is an urgent SOS alarm. I need help from PC 'brainers' here. All your inputs will be highly appreciated.
I got this high-end Toshiba PC customised and delivered to me January 2011.
Last week Sunday, it started giving me a problem. It suddenly, while on usage on battery-power, switched off only to switch on itself without hitting the Power-Button.
It will continue to do this by itself and sometimes, it may allow you to boot and log-in, using it for awhile only to switch off again. Them it will start the un-induced On/Off cycles.
Sometimes, in the process of the repeatedly switching itself on & off, you will hear the fan running at very high rev and then the PC will off.
Sometimes, you will hear the peculiar characteristic click associated with forced stoppage of spinning of HDD.

I have important files on this PC and it's tied to my life coupled with the fact that $1,410 isn't a small dough.
Pls, the gurus in the house, what shall I do?

Thank you all for all ur contribution. I have restore the system back to a month ago and later scan it with malwarebyte. The computer is now working properly.
Pls can install two antivirus "Avast and malwarebyte" on my computer without removing one for each other.

shegz1: Thank you all for all ur contribution. I have restore the system back to a month ago and later scan it with malwarebyte. The computer is now working properly.
Pls can install two antivirus "Avast and malwarebyte" on my computer without removing one for each other.

Only that you are going to lose some files and features you must have added to your system within the one month interval.

However, Malwarebytes cannot detect most viruses mainly malwares. Should there be any virus you would have to scan it with other reliable Anti-virus(AVG or Microsoft Security Essentials).

However, regarding your question, it is not advisable to have more than one Anti-virus in a system. Malwarebytes being a malware removal tool doesn't have much trouble with Anti-virus. In other words, there is not going to be much interference having it along with Avast.

MOBBDEEP: Goodmorning to the PC 'gurus' of the NL. I, myself, have been trying hard to frequent here but NL has plenty interesting sections.

Please, this is an urgent SOS alarm. I need help from PC 'brainers' here. All your inputs will be highly appreciated.
I got this high-end Toshiba PC customised and delivered to me January 2011.
Last week Sunday, it started giving me a problem. It suddenly, while on usage on battery-power, switched off only to switch on itself without hitting the Power-Button.
It will continue to do this by itself and sometimes, it may allow you to boot and log-in, using it for awhile only to switch off again. Them it will start the un-induced On/Off cycles.
Sometimes, in the process of the repeatedly switching itself on & off, you will hear the fan running at very high rev and then the PC will off.
Sometimes, you will hear the peculiar characteristic click associated with forced stoppage of spinning of HDD.

I have important files on this PC and it's tied to my life coupled with the fact that $1,410 isn't a small dough.
Pls, the gurus in the house, what shall I do?

I've been expectant with all my ears down since morning.
Please, help me good people, great nation.
This problem is killing me inside. My peace is shaken badly.
Thanks

MOBBDEEP:

I've been expectant with all my ears down since morning.
Please, help me good people, great nation.
This problem is killing me inside. My peace is shaken badly.
Thanks

I would take it to a computer repair centre for it to be examine.