virus problems

[Garnie]

ok im really dense with my computor. i got a virus that i cant find. probably due 2 limewire. could you give me some VERY EASY help to try and find coz iv tried everything. i dont wanna pass it on again like i did in #eoff chatroom and id like to be unbanned soon i miss me eoff friends thankiesxx

[JKTrix]

Run a Scan operation on an antivirus program. If you don't have one, get one. It should find it and arrange it so that it won't bother anyone.

[Jowy]

Also, send me a PM when you fix this issue, or any of the other ops so that the ban can be lifted. 8-)

[Garnie]

okies Jowy tryin me best hun
im sorry again also just anothe quick question how would i goaround tring to find it. i recon its in a file somewhere but i dont know what to look for?

[Garnie]

thatlink you gave me for the anti virus program has really worked. this pc if full of disesse lol. im gonna leav it for a day make sure its tottaly cleaned up before i ask for the ban lift Jowy<3
thankies for the help!!

[ValiantKnight]

Download free antivirus, and scan, use it.

Then if feel you're still not safe, use an online scanner.

housecall.trendmicro.com
www.kaspersky.com/downloads/kws/kavwebscan.html

If there is any doubt whether the system is clean after downloading and using an antivirus program, and using the online scans, find a anti-spyware forum or site.

http://www.spywareinfo.com
http://www.spywarewarrior.com

They have a toolbox of smaller volunteer-made tools that fix some of the latest malware and other nasties. If they don't have it, they can still give you good advice.

Once the computer is clean, keep it updated via Windows Update if it is a Windows operating system. Also recommend visiting those sites for prevention inforamtion and tools to help you stay clean in the future.

There are many categories of malware and viruses. Trojan horses, rootkits, viruses, spyware, adware, malware, and other assorted lovely things.

[Discord]

I personally would suggest downloading a demo-version of a commercial anti-virus as well. Free anti-viruses are good, but from my experience I can tell you that they're really quite a bit behind the ones you pay for.

My recommendation is Dr. Web:
http://www.drweb.com/

You can get a demo of it and if you can't cure the system with this program, I suggest full windows re-installation with possible partition formatting.

Good luck.

[Garnie]

thanx fo your help guys im settled with one now so you can close this this thread is ya like<3