MJB45
2009-05-28, 15:55
Here are the symptoms:
I can't run Spybot, Malwarebytes, Spywaredoctor, etc.
I tried to install Hijack This but when I clicked install nothing happens.
Windows System Restore restore points have all been removed.
Acer eRecovery fails.
When I try to go to certain websites, I am redirected to other websites with ads.
Some of peripherals (external DVD burner for example) show as working correctly but burning software doesn't find them.
All of the above happens whether I am in normal or safe mode.
AVG found one virus and quarantined it (FakeAlert) but the problems persist.
The biggest problem is that I can't identify the virus in order to remove it and Hijack This won't install.
The virus also installed itself on my external hard drive.
Any help would be much appreciated. :bigthumb:
Mike
I can't run Spybot, Malwarebytes, Spywaredoctor, etc.
I tried to install Hijack This but when I clicked install nothing happens.
Windows System Restore restore points have all been removed.
Acer eRecovery fails.
When I try to go to certain websites, I am redirected to other websites with ads.
Some of peripherals (external DVD burner for example) show as working correctly but burning software doesn't find them.
All of the above happens whether I am in normal or safe mode.
AVG found one virus and quarantined it (FakeAlert) but the problems persist.
The biggest problem is that I can't identify the virus in order to remove it and Hijack This won't install.
The virus also installed itself on my external hard drive.
Any help would be much appreciated. :bigthumb:
Mike