SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 So I click this 'MP3' file that turns out to be a virus yesterday, it opened up loads of tabs on IE, then shuts down the laptop several times over giving me crazy screens full of code. Totally my fault for clicking an MP3 that was compressed in a zip file with no virus protection either, but anyway I have now bought Kaspersky 2010, did a full scan, it found 1 Virus and 12 Trojans, job done I thought. Today I turn my laptop on, and about 20 minutes after doing so, IE pops up (I use chrome) and opens loads of random tabs and each time I close them, it opens back up again. It's getting very annoying, how can I make Kaspersky kill it? And more to the point why did Kaspersky not find this already and kill it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Stop surfing for p0rn! Update your virus signature file in Kaspersky, and try the scan again. I think Kaspersky has a good reputation so it should have found and killed it. IMO installing another anti-virus program on top of an existing one will cause more trouble than it will cure, so I won't suggest that. Does Kaspersky tell you what the virus name is? If so, google it or post it up here and we'll see if there's a specific thing you can do to kill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Kill it, kill it with fire. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Stop surfing for p0rn! Update your virus signature file in Kaspersky, and try the scan again. I think Kaspersky has a good reputation so it should have found and killed it. IMO installing another anti-virus program on top of an existing one will cause more trouble than it will cure, so I won't suggest that. Does Kaspersky tell you what the virus name is? If so, google it or post it up here and we'll see if there's a specific thing you can do to kill it. Thanks for the reply, how might I go about updating a virus signature?! I have to do that full scan again?! It took hours yesterday! Wish I bought a Mac now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lemsip and a wank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lemsip and a wank. And how should I go about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 You could try dipping your hard drive in yoghurt - I've heard that's meant to be good for viruses [edit] I'm not helping, am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 You could try dipping your hard drive in yoghurt - I've heard that's meant to be good for viruses [edit] I'm not helping, am I? Excellent, I'll give this a go if setting the laptop on fire doesn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks for the reply, how might I go about updating a virus signature?! I have to do that full scan again?! It took hours yesterday! Wish I bought a Mac now. Something like this: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lemsip and a wank. Don't do that. That's how all the trouble started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sorry to hear about the virus Supragirlie. I'm afraid the burn with fire is the best way(metaphorically speaking). Once a machine is infected it generally will not be safe to use again until wiped(formatted) and your operating system reinstalled. reason: Modern viruses, as a rule do not damage a computer as there is no money in that. they will try to rob your data, use your connection for denial of service attacks, or simply to propergate itself. Once they are on a system they will then attempt to bury them self into your core files and bring in some friends. Viruses deletion is not as effective as they would like you to believe and will generally always be leaving something behind so they continue to use your system. So although you're Anti-virus program has picked up one such problem there maybe more now that it is not picking up. Back-up as much data as you can, and call that friend who knows about computers to wipe and re-install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Something like this: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279925 Yep did that yesterday when I first installed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 If Kaspersky isn't picking it up after an update and full scan, then that doesnt look good. Does K (I'm not typing that again) have an out going firewall? If not then you might be at risk from a Trojen.. If it was that buggered, the safest option would be to re-install windows. Not nice, but at least you'll know it was clean and protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sorry to hear about the virus Supragirlie. I'm afraid the burn with fire is the best way(metaphorically speaking). Once a machine is infected it generally will not be safe to use again until wiped(formatted) and your operating system reinstalled. reason: Modern viruses, as a rule do not damage a computer as there is no money in that. they will try to rob your data, use your connection for denial of service attacks, or simply to propergate itself. Once they are on a system they will then attempt to bury them self into your core files and bring in some friends. Viruses deletion is not as effective as they would like you to believe and will generally always be leaving something behind so they continue to use your system. So although you're Anti-virus program has picked up one such problem there maybe more now that it is not picking up. Back-up as much data as you can, and call that friend who knows about computers to wipe and re-install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I would (as already said) format and re-install, bit of hassle but worth it, make sure you have all your startup and installation disks first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 lol.. if you have got a restore cd/dvd that came with your computer, use that after you have backed-up your data. back-up to the web or CD rather than a usb device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 If Kaspersky isn't picking it up after an update and full scan, then that doesnt look good. Does K (I'm not typing that again) have an out going firewall? If not then you might be at risk from a Trojen.. If it was that buggered, the safest option would be to re-install windows. Not nice, but at least you'll know it was clean and protected. I thought as much Surely I can delete this thing off the hard drive if I can find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Wish I bought a Mac now. You know it's the truth! Hope you get it sorted Nell. You live and learn, as they say. (This message was brought to you by a virus free yummy MacBook Pro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I thought as much Surely I can delete this thing off the hard drive if I can find it? Nope, it will till be there if you just delete it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 not how way they work... they generally dig them self into one of your system files(not somewhere you can just delete stuff). p.s. please do not use the computer for any online banking. once your machine has been rebuilt change any passwords that you have typed on the computer since having the virus. Best to be safe and paranoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 If your stuck just need a way to get up and running with a browser you could try downloading and installing a version of linux and boot into that until you can find someone to sort it out. That probably didnt make much sinse but you can have a look at http://linux.about.com/od/dist/gr/dstwubi.htm which may help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lemsip and a w*nk. And how should I go about that In his defence, tbourner's advice didn't specify who should receive said w*nk. aaaanyway... If you're thinking of wiping the thing and start again, you could try installing one of the free antivirus packages and trying that as a last-ditch effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 No one going to suggest trying a system restore then, it has to work sometime! Failing that remove anything you dont like the look of from startup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 No one going to suggest trying a system restore then, it has to work sometime! Failing that remove anything you dont like the look of from startup Probably a stupid question, but If I do a system restore will I still have Kaspersky as I only installed it yesterday after I got the virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Depends on how far you go back, easy to reinstall though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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