Hey guys, Trying to fix my brothers laptop at the moment. He managed to get some horrible virus. I cant open task manager, I can download software (takes ages) but it won't allow me to install anything, won't let me insert a memory stick. All desktop icons have disappeared! A message pops up saying it has some trojan and do I want to block it but I just ignore it. All he has in terms of antivirus software is avast home edition and no firewall(eegit i know!). Ran avast but it didn't find anything. Some personal security thing detected 42 viruses and reminds me everytime I start up. Is there anything I can do to fix it before considering re-installing vista? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Go to the following link ON A CLEAN COMPUTER and you can burn a Rescue Disk. Then run it in the infected machine and it may save you from a re-install. http://dlpro.antivir.com/package/rescue_system/common/en/rescue_system-common-en.iso 2oG
you have a malware. try going into safemode administrator to do a system restore to before the problem appeared.
Lately, I have seen some Rogue Antivirus’ that wipe out the restore points and, without seeing the machine, that’s why I suggest Avira Rescue Disk as the first option.. Never click on a popup that says you have a virus…….. Reboot to Safe mode and delete all Temp files.. If it can’t install, it can’t hurt you 2oG
Hey guys, Just letting you all know I used the Avira Rescue Disk and it worked a treat. Popped it in, ran the scan and when the laptop restarted everything was back to normal. Thanks a million for all your help!
