Virus help my pc sounds like a lawnmower

Discussion in 'Windows - Virus and spyware problems' started by Wyattspop, Jan 9, 2016.

  1. Wyattspop

    Wyattspop Regular member

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    Hey Fellas, I'm obviously aware I have some form of virus or Trojan as my pc is running poorly in any online function. After a few minutes of browsing, my hard drive sounds like an F16 taking off (no, it's not a hardware issue, my PC is newer and about 70% empty memory) Any generic starting point would be gratefully accepted. I have most noteworthy adware, spyware, AV programs at my disposal, just not sure what to run and in what order. I have 65 processes running. memory says 74% under task manager. Cheers
     
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  2. aldan

    aldan Active member

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    are you sure its your hdd and not your fans making the noise.if it is your hdd i would run a health check on it with the manufacturers software.just because its newer doesnt make it infallable.im sure 2old is lurking somewhere if it turns out to be a virus.do the health check first.
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    could also be a fan is causing the noise.
     
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    do hearing aids have a volume setting,if not remove them :p
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    some do as I remember my step-father's did.
     
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    If you think it might be a virus - run the following to check that out:

    [​IMG] Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

    Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your Desktop.
    • Right-click on [​IMG] icon and select [​IMG] Run as Administrator to start the tool.
    • When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    • Make sure that Addition option is checked.
    • Press Scan button and wait.
    • The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
    Please attach both logs to your next reply.
     
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