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b2k virus

Discussion in 'All other topics' started by andmerr, Feb 28, 2005.

  1. andmerr

    andmerr Guest

    what is it how do you get rid of it?
    Have tried an online scan but it didnt detect anything!!

    thanks in advance

    andmerr
     
    andmerr, Feb 28, 2005
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  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    both mcafee & pc trends have no b2k in their database. check in your msconfig/startup to see if in there. might be spyware???
     
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  3. andmerr

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    thanks ddp i'll give that a go.By the way who names these virusses
     
    andmerr, Feb 28, 2005
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    the people that make the virus(es) most of the time so they can save it as a file til finished programming it & set it loose on the world
     
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  5. andmerr

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    is this one a virus or is it something else

    ta for the assistance

    andmerr
     
    andmerr, Mar 1, 2005
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    trend has no info on b2k & did a mamma search but no real info either about b2k as virus. did you check your msconfig/startup & run adaware se & spybot s&d??
     
    ddp, Mar 1, 2005
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  7. andmerr

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    it wasnt for me was for a mate.He said that it was in the advanced service command, ended 7 processes but now his windows run.I'll see if he can give me any other info which might lead to a better explanation.

    be on later tonight

    have a good day

    andmerr
     
    andmerr, Mar 1, 2005
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    same to you
     
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