H: Appears to be the one infected , is it by chance a external hard drive
H: Appears to be the one infected , is it by chance a external hard drive
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No, my second internal HDD.
Let me ask you whats on that drive ? Is is just for backup ? Can you backup all your files and what not from that drive to a removable drive and format that drive . That would be the way to go as its the only drive infected.
As a sidenote, take those floppies and throw them in the trash, don't use them anymore as they will infect other computers that you insert them into.
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Hi, I will do it as you propose - it's just full of videos. I have already destroyed the discs.
Post back when your done and let us know how it went
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Hi, I have formatted drive H: and Avira Antivir is quiet now.
Thank you for your help.
Now to remove most of the tools that we have used in fixing your machine:
- Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
- Download OTC to your desktop and run it
- A list of tool components used in the cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
- If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTC to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
- Click Yes to begin the cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
- You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.
- How did I get infected in the first place ?
Read these links and find out how to prevent getting infected again.- Tutorial for System Restore <-- Do this first to prevent yourself from being reinfected.
- WhattheTech
- Grinler BleepingComputer
- GeeksTo Go
- Dslreports
Keep in mind if you install some of these programs. Only ONE Anti Virus and only ONE Firewall is recommended, more is overkill and can cause you problems. You can install all the Spyware programs I have listed without any problems. If you install Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard, they will conflict with the TeaTimer in Spybot , you can still install Spybot Search and Destroy but do not enable the TeaTimer .
Here are some free programs to install, all free and highly regarded by the fine people in the Malware Removal Community
- Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6
Check for Updates/ Immunize and run a Full System Scan on a regular basis. If you install Spyware Blaster ( Recommended ) then do not enable the TeaTimer in Spybot Search and Destroy.- Spyware Blaster It will prevent most spyware from ever being installed. No scan to run, just update about once a week and enable all protection.
- Spyware Guard It offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts, again, no scan to run, just install it and let it do its thing.
- IE-Spyad
IE-Spyad places over 6000 web sites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.- Firefox 3 It has more features and is a lot more secure than IE. It is a very easy and painless download and install, it will no way interfere with IE, you can use them both.
Safe Surfn
Ken
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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help.
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