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    MS antivirus Bug, plus another question?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by canada16, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    How can I get rid of the MS antivirus bug, as I have tried doing manual from internet advice but its not working.

    Plus sometimes it says I dont have admin rights, how can I change me setting were I have admin rights and full control.

    Thanks guys.
     
    canada16, Sep 3, 2008
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  2. jcm4

    jcm4 Notebook Evangelist

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    What's an MS antivirus bug?
     
    jcm4, Sep 3, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I'm assuming you're trying to remove a virus...? Have you identified it, by any chance?
     
    Bog, Sep 3, 2008
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  4. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry for being vaugue.

    if you type it in google it is a well known virus

    I think its a trojan, I have tried spybot s&d gets rid of lots of stuff everytime I run it but this pop up keeps coming up saying trojan-win32.green something or another, if you click get virus remover it goes to a site thats asks you to buy a program.

    this pop up look like the ms official security warning but its not.

    I DONT WANT TO DO A FRESH INSTALL PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE.
     
    canada16, Sep 4, 2008
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    i use avast on this trojan at one time. it worked, and avast is now staying put on my machines. Download avst and run scan. You can remove avast afterward after the virus is being removed.

    You might also want to scan it in safemode

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 4, 2008
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  6. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    I use avast on my lappy

    will check it out, thanks so much
     
    canada16, Sep 4, 2008
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    also run a pre boot scan with avast it usually works better. its not 64 bit supported unfortunately.
     
    j-dogg, Sep 4, 2008
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  8. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    How do I run pre boot scans?

    I only have 32bit so its ok.

    Thanks again guys.
     
    canada16, Sep 4, 2008
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  9. jcm4

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    Just run Panda or something similar from a flash drive to wipe it out.
     
    jcm4, Sep 4, 2008
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  10. Baserk

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    Check this link on how to make Avast do a boot scan; a scan before Windows/other programs are fully loaded.
    Remember to immediately request for a registration key on the download page, a bit of a hassle but the program is worth it.
    Also, SUPERAntispyware or Malwarebytes'Antimalware, they both have a free version, are worth a try to wipe out your trojan.
    Check my sig for links.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Sep 4, 2008
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    billy_b0b Notebook Consultant

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    billy_b0b, Sep 4, 2008
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