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    Computer Problems (See my latest post)

    Here I am just browsing youtube and some window pops up saying I have an infection. My computer is being really stupid right now. I knew something like this was going to happen soon.

    So how much do you think a new tower, or laptop will cost me? I'm somewhat straped on cash. I'll probably be offline for a couple weeks until I get a new one. I could really use a price range before it completely crashes and I smash the ****er.
    Last edited by Lausen; 04-18-2009, 08:20 PM.
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    #2
    Re: Computer Problems

    Um. Is your computer acting up so badly that antivirus software/reformatting/etc. is no longer an option?

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      #3
      Re: Computer Problems

      If all else fails, couldn't you try reformatting the HD?

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        #4
        Re: Computer Problems

        My antivirus programs haven't worked for the past few months. Like I said, I saw this coming. The window that appeared leads me to antivirus protction, but for windows xp. I have fricken 2000. For some stupid reason it's on my toolbar and I constantly have a warning covering the bottom section of my screen.

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        If all else fails, couldn't you try reformatting the HD?
        I'm a computer noob. I have no idea how to do that.
        Last edited by Lausen; 10-20-2008, 05:03 PM.

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          #5
          Re: Computer Problems

          http://faq.oit.gatech.edu/0305.html

          It's fairly easy to do. But you should really try to deal with the virus first, and use this as a last resort.

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            #6
            Re: Computer Problems

            Originally posted by Lausen View Post
            My antivirus programs haven't worked for the past few months. Like I said, I saw this coming. The window that appeared leads me to antivirus protction, but for windows xp. I have fricken 2000. For some stupid reason it's on my toolbar and I constantly have a warning covering the bottom section of my screen.
            If the pop-up that keeps coming up is named something like "Antivirus XP 2008," then that is actually a virus itself.

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              #7
              Re: Computer Problems

              Oh dear, Lausen, don't trust any random pop-up.

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                #8
                Re: Computer Problems

                I'm glad i bought a Mac, I have had hardly any problems with it. Sorry about the virus though. If you looking for an ok computer you could probably get on for around $500 or less, but it wont be very special.


                TBS is coming shortly... I finally got off my lazy self and contacted Datel, so new Max Drive software is coming thus allowing me to release my TBS.

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                  #9
                  Re: Computer Problems

                  Originally posted by Vanilla Iced Tea View Post
                  If the pop-up that keeps coming up is named something like "Antivirus XP 2008," then that is actually a virus itself.
                  Yeah. If there's anything suspicious about it, such as the popup always staying on top of programs, or leading you to a suspicious website, or not giving you the information you need... look into a malware removal program.

                  I've had one of these on my desktop for a week or so and I have no idea how it got there. And I'm trying to get rid of it. A free program called SmitFraudFix is supposed to be great for getting rid of this stuff, but it didn't work for me.


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                    #10
                    Re: Computer Problems

                    I didn't click the popup. It just ran.

                    If the pop-up that keeps coming up is named something like "Antivirus XP 2008," then that is actually a virus itself.
                    Wow, that's exactly what it says, but 2009. It's basically done everything you guys have discribed. Everything works okay right now except when I'm online. When I go to different sites a it will go to a page that says your not protected blah blah... Go to this site to be protected or keep going.

                    I'll look into some of the things you guys recamended. If not, I'll just keep using it until it crashes and then I'll buy a new one. I can afford to spend like $600ish on a new one.

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                      #11
                      Re: Computer Problems

                      Eeerrggh! I still don't know why my p.o.s. computer can't run Firefox and Media Player at the same time!
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                        #12
                        Re: Computer Problems

                        It is malware. My father had the same program running on his desktop back in the States. Imagine the fun I had troubleshooting that over the phone at 2300 hrs way over here.

                        I don't see what's so hard about troubleshooting it, though. Pretty easy fix.

                        My advice is to disconnect your network medium, run a search of your HD for the program's location (should be in either C: \programfiles or C: \windows32), restart your machine in safe mode, and delete it off of your machine and out of the directory.

                        Or you can run Security Task Manager (get the trial off of Download.com) to view your running processes, and have STM delete it off of your machine.

                        Afterwards I'd suggest running a legit spyware/adware sweeper. Adaware or Spybot work just fine. Make sure your definitions are up to date.
                        Last edited by jvrlopez; 10-20-2008, 09:35 PM.

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                          #13
                          Re: Computer Problems

                          Hey if you cant fix your computer here is a good deal.

                          http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...33-_-nineweeks


                          TBS is coming shortly... I finally got off my lazy self and contacted Datel, so new Max Drive software is coming thus allowing me to release my TBS.

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                            #14
                            Re: Computer Problems

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                              #15
                              Re: Computer Problems

                              If I plug in a usb flash drive to my computer right now, does anyone know if anything will/could happen to it?

                              Also, if I email someone a file could it be contaigious?
                              Last edited by Lausen; 10-24-2008, 12:12 PM.

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