View Full Version : Video codec malware infection. HELP!
buddhasmash
2008-06-29, 16:58
I got the video codec malware infection that's been going around recently. It contained the XP Antivirus 2008 rogue and the Zlob trojan, along with a host of other viruses. Neither McAfee nor SBS&D could effectively remove the programs. S&D would report them as being removed, but the files would continue to appear on future searches. I just tried running S&D in safe mode. About 10% into the scan, the S&D client displayed a "Scan aborted by user" message. Seconds later my system blue screened. Now my computer won't start up. It powers up, the LED lights up, but nothing appears on my screen and I get no beeps. Where should I go from here?
buddhasmash
2008-06-29, 17:03
Oh, I just remembered that Smitfraud was also one of the viruses that S&D found but failed to remove.
buddhasmash
2008-06-29, 17:32
Sorry, just posting the names of the viruses as they come to mind. Another one I was infected with was Win32.BHO.je.
buddhasmash
2008-06-30, 16:48
Anyone have any suggestions?
Anyone have any suggestions?
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