This virus is killing me:(
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Hey guys, My weekend was spoiled by a virus "thanks to my little brother's pen drive:(" Anyways, I had to install my Norton 2005 and update the virus definition list to date and perform a full scan but Norton really disappointed me when I had to install KasperSky Antivirus that caught 15 more viruses that Norton couldnt detect with its last updates:( Anyhow, I think I'm clean now "hopefully", however I think I have some damage left and I'd be thankful if you can help.. - Whenever I have to open a drive I get the open with list of applications and if I want it to just open, I have to browse for explorer.exe each time I double click on a drive from my computer, alternatively, I would type my drive letter followed by a colon in run. - I cant set the "Show hidden files and folders" and "Hide operation system files" options in folder options, "every time I change these options, they just set back automatically to dont show:(" Would it be helpful if I replaced the explorer/kernel files with a copy from a well functioning windows?? And if yes, can you please email those files to me on[
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My windows version is
<pre>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]</pre>
Thank you guys:rose:<div class=)
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Hey guys, My weekend was spoiled by a virus "thanks to my little brother's pen drive:(" Anyways, I had to install my Norton 2005 and update the virus definition list to date and perform a full scan but Norton really disappointed me when I had to install KasperSky Antivirus that caught 15 more viruses that Norton couldnt detect with its last updates:( Anyhow, I think I'm clean now "hopefully", however I think I have some damage left and I'd be thankful if you can help.. - Whenever I have to open a drive I get the open with list of applications and if I want it to just open, I have to browse for explorer.exe each time I double click on a drive from my computer, alternatively, I would type my drive letter followed by a colon in run. - I cant set the "Show hidden files and folders" and "Hide operation system files" options in folder options, "every time I change these options, they just set back automatically to dont show:(" Would it be helpful if I replaced the explorer/kernel files with a copy from a well functioning windows?? And if yes, can you please email those files to me on[
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! (\ /) (O.o) (><)](mailto:muammar_y@hotmial.com>muammar_y@hotmial.com</a>
My windows version is
<pre>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]</pre>
Thank you guys:rose:<div class=)
Do you have avpo or NTDE1ECT.COM on the registry and startup items and on the System32?
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Do you have avpo or NTDE1ECT.COM on the registry and startup items and on the System32?
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If you think these files are corrupted, your best bet would be to do either an in-place reinstall of Windows or use the repair console to get the files off your Windows disk. support.microsoft.com will have details on how to do this.
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To be honest, your best bet is probably to backup all your data, reformat and install windows from scratch.
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Muammar© wrote:
I had to install my Norton 2005
What? Introduce a even worse virus?
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If you think these files are corrupted, your best bet would be to do either an in-place reinstall of Windows or use the repair console to get the files off your Windows disk. support.microsoft.com will have details on how to do this.
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_Damian S_ wrote:
your best bet would be to do either an in-place reinstall of Windows
I rather would'nt recommend it when comp is infected with virus.Though little painful attempt, but a better workaround will be to reformat and install the OS from scratch.
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Hey guys, My weekend was spoiled by a virus "thanks to my little brother's pen drive:(" Anyways, I had to install my Norton 2005 and update the virus definition list to date and perform a full scan but Norton really disappointed me when I had to install KasperSky Antivirus that caught 15 more viruses that Norton couldnt detect with its last updates:( Anyhow, I think I'm clean now "hopefully", however I think I have some damage left and I'd be thankful if you can help.. - Whenever I have to open a drive I get the open with list of applications and if I want it to just open, I have to browse for explorer.exe each time I double click on a drive from my computer, alternatively, I would type my drive letter followed by a colon in run. - I cant set the "Show hidden files and folders" and "Hide operation system files" options in folder options, "every time I change these options, they just set back automatically to dont show:(" Would it be helpful if I replaced the explorer/kernel files with a copy from a well functioning windows?? And if yes, can you please email those files to me on[
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! (\ /) (O.o) (><)](mailto:muammar_y@hotmial.com>muammar_y@hotmial.com</a>
My windows version is
<pre>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]</pre>
Thank you guys:rose:<div class=)
Muammar© wrote:
This virus is killing me:(
It's not really killing you. It hasn't taken out a contract on you and your family has it? It would be a disturbing trend if it did.
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.
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Muammar© wrote:
I had to install my Norton 2005
What? Introduce a even worse virus?
WPF - Imagineers Wanted Follow your nose using DoubleAnimationUsingPath
Hah. My friend works for Norton, and even he admits it's crap. But they pay well. :->
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Hey guys, My weekend was spoiled by a virus "thanks to my little brother's pen drive:(" Anyways, I had to install my Norton 2005 and update the virus definition list to date and perform a full scan but Norton really disappointed me when I had to install KasperSky Antivirus that caught 15 more viruses that Norton couldnt detect with its last updates:( Anyhow, I think I'm clean now "hopefully", however I think I have some damage left and I'd be thankful if you can help.. - Whenever I have to open a drive I get the open with list of applications and if I want it to just open, I have to browse for explorer.exe each time I double click on a drive from my computer, alternatively, I would type my drive letter followed by a colon in run. - I cant set the "Show hidden files and folders" and "Hide operation system files" options in folder options, "every time I change these options, they just set back automatically to dont show:(" Would it be helpful if I replaced the explorer/kernel files with a copy from a well functioning windows?? And if yes, can you please email those files to me on[
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! (\ /) (O.o) (><)](mailto:muammar_y@hotmial.com>muammar_y@hotmial.com</a>
My windows version is
<pre>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]</pre>
Thank you guys:rose:<div class=)
Hook up the infected drive as slave with a working installation as master. This way you don't run the risk of infecting your backup media with whatever is left over. Roswell
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Muammar© wrote:
This virus is killing me:(
It's not really killing you. It hasn't taken out a contract on you and your family has it? It would be a disturbing trend if it did.
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.
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Hook up the infected drive as slave with a working installation as master. This way you don't run the risk of infecting your backup media with whatever is left over. Roswell
"Angelinos -- excuse me. There will be civility today."
Antonio VillaRaigosa
City Mayor, Los Angeles, CA -
_Damian S_ wrote:
your best bet would be to do either an in-place reinstall of Windows
I rather would'nt recommend it when comp is infected with virus.Though little painful attempt, but a better workaround will be to reformat and install the OS from scratch.
Fair point if the virus is still there, however I was taking his statement that the virus was gone as the truth...
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Hah. My friend works for Norton, and even he admits it's crap. But they pay well. :->
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My friend works for Norton, and even he admits it's crap
Now there is a quote! :laugh:
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Muammar© wrote:
This virus is killing me:(
It's not really killing you. It hasn't taken out a contract on you and your family has it? It would be a disturbing trend if it did.
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.
hang on, wasn't there a springer show once where they had a disgruntled computer tried to off its owner because he was cheating on it with the neighbor's "sexy and sleek" Laptop? :-D (I can picture Jerry Springer reading this post and going D'OH!!! Why didn't I think of that?! :laugh:)
"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." - Rick Cook "There is no wealth like knowledge, no poverty like ignorance." Ali ibn Abi Talib
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norm .net wrote:
What? Introduce a even worse virus?
:laugh::laugh: I think I did so! So what are you using norm:)??
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Hah. My friend works for Norton, and even he admits it's crap. But they pay well. :->
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Muammar© wrote:
I had to install my Norton 2005
What? Introduce a even worse virus?
WPF - Imagineers Wanted Follow your nose using DoubleAnimationUsingPath
It is an uncrowned emperor of all viruses. :-D
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RoswellNX wrote:
Hook up the infected drive as slave
It's a laptop, besides I'm against slavery;P Thanks Ros!
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I guess you can't use System Restore to go back to an earlier time?...even if you didn't manually make any backups, XP makes them...just pick an earlier date on the calendar before your troubles? Start-->Programs-->Accessories-->System Tools-->System Restore...be warned though, you might have backed up the virus as well...go wayyy back. I use Avira Anti-Vir Personal Classic for anti-virus...it catches a great deal of stuff and it's free for home use...www.avira.com. Don't use the more commercial anti-virus...they spend all their money on advertising and none on improving their products.
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Muammar© wrote:
I had to install my Norton 2005
What? Introduce a even worse virus?
WPF - Imagineers Wanted Follow your nose using DoubleAnimationUsingPath
Survival of the bully, starving all competing viruses. Then, simply uninstall Norton. At least, that's the theory.
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