On 2011-02-16 21:28, Kenny_Naboo[+R] wrote:

You coulda just taken out the HDD from your PC, attached it to a USB cradle/interface/casing then copied out your important files, folders/data.

Then reformat and reinstall the damned thing completely.


Sometimes, trust me... troubleshooting is pointless.

One tip: Split your drive into at least 2 partitions.

C: = System Partition, D drive and more for your data and apps. So if your Window goes belly up, you only need to reformat C Drive and not worry about the rest of your stuff.


Another tip. When you reformat your PC and have reinstalled all the basic drivers, you can try using ACRONIS TRUE IMAGE or NORTON GHOST to create yourself a Day 1 image of your System Partition. Store that image on a portable drive or the other partitions.

Again, if your Windows goes belly up, you can simply restore that OS image in as little as 10 minutes using a boot disk or Boot CD. You don't need to spend a couple of hours reinstalling Windows and all the drivers. That's painful.

You only need to make a new Day 1 image when you upgrade your hardware.

On 2011-02-16 19:39, Reznor wrote:
Is that the virus that "pretends" to be antivirus software?

I've gotten that one before. It's litterally impossible to get it off. It says every file and applications (Including browser and antivirus) is "infected" and it tries to get you to buy thier software.

It even managed to corrupt safe mode so it wouldn't start...I just hate people that make those .

On 2011-02-17 05:57, Gejaheline wrote:
When manually killing viruses, I find that safe mode, MSConfig, and judicious use of "view hidden files and folders" work wonders.

For the uninitiated, MSconfig is a fantastic piece of software that lets you disable programs and services that would otherwise normally start up without permanently editing your registry, which means that if you disable something important by accident you can recover it again.

I'm limited on time, but if you open up the "run" dialogue box (I believe the shortcut is Win + R) and enter "msconfig" it'll run the program. You can then go into the "startup" and "services" tabs and untick any suspicious-looking programs. Reboot, hunt down the executable that's causing problems, and you're often sorted.

On 2011-02-17 10:52, _Agamemnon =CO= wrote:

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On 2011-02-17 05:57, Gejaheline wrote: When manually killing viruses, I find that safe mode, MSConfig, and judicious use of "view hidden files and folders" work wonders. For the uninitiated, MSconfig is a fantastic piece of software that lets you disable programs and services that would otherwise normally start up without permanently editing your registry, which means that if you disable something important by accident you can recover it again. I'm limited on time, but if you open up the "run" dialogue box (I believe the shortcut is Win + R) and enter "msconfig" it'll run the program. You can then go into the "startup" and "services" tabs and untick any suspicious-looking programs. Reboot, hunt down the executable that's causing problems, and you're often sorted.

i manige to kill 3 of them because of my stupid sister

On 2011-02-17 19:33, SpaceAdmiral wrote:

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On 2011-02-17 10:52, _Agamemnon =CO= wrote: Quote: On 2011-02-17 05:57, Gejaheline wrote: When manually killing viruses, I find that safe mode, MSConfig, and judicious use of "view hidden files and folders" work wonders. For the uninitiated, MSconfig is a fantastic piece of software that lets you disable programs and services that would otherwise normally start up without permanently editing your registry, which means that if you disable something important by accident you can recover it again. I'm limited on time, but if you open up the "run" dialogue box (I believe the shortcut is Win + R) and enter "msconfig" it'll run the program. You can then go into the "startup" and "services" tabs and untick any suspicious-looking programs. Reboot, hunt down the executable that's causing problems, and you're often sorted. i manige to kill 3 of them because of my stupid sister

...
I wonder what your sister has been up to...
Shiny links, scams maybe?
Anyone over 12 should really be able to spot a suspicious pop up or dangerous site.

On 2011-02-17 05:57, Gejaheline wrote:
When manually killing viruses, I find that safe mode, MSConfig, and judicious use of "view hidden files and folders" work wonders.

For the uninitiated, MSconfig is a fantastic piece of software that lets you disable programs and services that would otherwise normally start up without permanently editing your registry, which means that if you disable something important by accident you can recover it again.

I'm limited on time, but if you open up the "run" dialogue box (I believe the shortcut is Win + R) and enter "msconfig" it'll run the program. You can then go into the "startup" and "services" tabs and untick any suspicious-looking programs. Reboot, hunt down the executable that's causing problems, and you're often sorted.