Help: Virus??

[Arc]

ok so one night i got this thing that says critical system error, everytime i click on it it takes me to a site for spyware quake, ive dont like 16 spyware scans and 6 virus scans, my av isnt finding anything, but my spybot finds linbetween 4-16 each time(usually i get like 4 a year) how do i fix this? it just wont go away

[jedimaster86]

You could try checking this out: http://www.pcdoctor-guide.com/wordpress/?p=2633

I just did a quick google on your subject and that was one of the first links to come up. Hopefully it can help you; good luck.

[Arc]

thx jedi, ill try it out see what happens. i gotta get my brother to look at it when he gets back, graduated from heinz got three degrees in computers, if he cant fix it im prolly gonna have to buy a new someting :'(

[Crimson_Brilliance010]

http://www.blizzsector.co/tech-forum/278...e-out.html

my post

[Blo0dyEnigma]

Try using adware or spy-doctor or Avg for your virius.

[wm_hunter]

What site URL does it take you to? I can find some more info on removal for you.

[Arc]

its takes me to theis site http://www.spywarequake.com/?aff=247

[War]

Sounds like a memory based greyware that has been installed. What is the name of the file "Main file" that get's caught?

Try the following and let us know.

Download CounterSpy

1.Once Counterspy has done scanning, The 'Scan Results' Box will appear.
2.Click on 'View Results"
3.Under (Remcommended Action), Using the frop down arrows at teh side of each entry found, Set to EVERYTHING to "Remove"
4.If it promts to remove or take action, Click on take Action.

Download Ewido Anti Malware v3.5 from here http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

1.After download, Double click on the file to launch into install process.
2.During installation, under "Additional Options" uncheck background guard" and Install scan via context menu".
3.The program will promt to update "Hit yes"
4.Click the Icon on your desktop
5.On the left side of the main screen, Click on update" and then click "Start Update".
6.After they are installed, You well see the successfull in the lower left corner.
If you are having problem with the upgrader then maunually update here
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/updates/
Once the updates are installed do the following:
1.Click on "Scanner" and choose "Settings"
2.Under the bottom section "What to scan?" make shure every file" is selected.
3.Select "ok" and you will return to scanning options.
4.On the main screen click on "Comlete System scan" to start the scan.
5.While the scan is in progress, You will be promted to clean the first infected file if found. Put a check next to "Preform action on all infections" in the left corner.
6.Then choose "Remove" and click :ok"

This well take some time but it works trust me......

[streetsoldier707]

Yo, you should try to use Spybot S&D or "HiJackTHIS!" Ive used both, and there impressive. Ad-aware doesn't pick up EVERYTHING.

[wm_hunter]

Yo, you should try to use Spybot S&D or "HiJackTHIS!" Ive used both, and there impressive. Ad-aware doesn't pick up EVERYTHING.

Only use HJT if you know what you are doing.

Follow Wars tips, if Ewido\CounterSpy can't get rid of it, it's gonna be tough.

[hellsing293]

hey if you can't get rid of it you can always reformatt so don't worry lol.

[War]

Sounds like a memory based greyware that has been installed. What is the name of the file "Main file" that get's caught?

Try the following and let us know.

Download CounterSpy

1.Once Counterspy has done scanning, The 'Scan Results' Box will appear.
2.Click on 'View Results"
3.Under (Remcommended Action), Using the frop down arrows at teh side of each entry found, Set to EVERYTHING to "Remove"
4.If it promts to remove or take action, Click on take Action.

Download Ewido Anti Malware v3.5 from here http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

1.After download, Double click on the file to launch into install process.
2.During installation, under "Additional Options" uncheck background guard" and Install scan via context menu".
3.The program will promt to update "Hit yes"
4.Click the Icon on your desktop
5.On the left side of the main screen, Click on update" and then click "Start Update".
6.After they are installed, You well see the successfull in the lower left corner.
If you are having problem with the upgrader then maunually update here
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/updates/
Once the updates are installed do the following:
1.Click on "Scanner" and choose "Settings"
2.Under the bottom section "What to scan?" make shure every file" is selected.
3.Select "ok" and you will return to scanning options.
4.On the main screen click on "Comlete System scan" to start the scan.
5.While the scan is in progress, You will be promted to clean the first infected file if found. Put a check next to "Preform action on all infections" in the left corner.
6.Then choose "Remove" and click :ok"

This well take some time but it works trust me......

Then there is part two of what you need to do:
Run Activescan online Virus/Spyware scan using Internet explore:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
Once you are on the panda site click the Scan your Pc button.
A new window will open....Click the check now button.
Enter your Country
Enter you state/Province.
Enter your emial address and click send.
Select either home or user company.
Click the big scan now button.
If it wants to install an ActiveX component, Allow it to.
It well start downloading the foles it requires for the scan. (Note:This will take a min or two).
When download is cmplete, Click on local disk to start the scan.

[Arc]

.......****, did all three of what u said war and its still there, i dont wanna reformat, i hope my brother will b able to do a system restore

[wm_hunter]

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic47826.html

That is the most complete and best guide I have found. That should remove it from your system. Best of luck, get back to us.

EDIT: You don't need to make an account to veiw the forum post

[Arc]

thanks ill try it out and get back to you guys.....thats huge

[War]

What is the name of the file that is being caught????

If system restore is turned on then it well resest to the back up resulting in the file being restored on the computer.

If you disable it before you remove it then you will be fine. Then restore it when you get it off.

[Arc]

woot its gone!!!! followed instructions on the site wm told me to go to and its gone thanks for all your help guys, this thread can be closed anytime