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    IE trojon virus

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-

    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=- Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys i have a problem
    i have an error coming up when i go on the internet say my browser has been infected with a trojon virus and i must get ie defender to remove it or my system will crash
    i dled it and scaned the system and it shows a few problems but it want me to buy it and i dont want to give any info to a virus
    i ran avg and it didnt come up and i ran spyware search&destroy that didnt find it and i tried to run adware but it locks up and dont scan. it says the name of the trojon but i didnt right it down i just rebooted in safe mode W/networking to wright to u guys what should i do?
     
    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Run free programs like Avast, and AVG, but you do know that you were baited into clicking an advertisement right?

    BTW, because you're the 1000000th visitor, you win a laptop. Wire me $30 for shipping.
     
    Lithus, Dec 11, 2007
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    IE Defender?-Sounds like you downloaded a rogue antispyware program-one that claims to remove false threats in exchange for your money. Did you try scanning with Windows Defender? (an antispyware program included with Windows Vista) If not, try doing a scan under safe mode and see what comes up. If Windows Defender does'nt get rid of it all, you may want to try using Spyware Doctor Free to see what it picks up. In the end though, it would be for the best if you just copy your documents to a flash drive/CD, (do this only if you know they havent been compromised!) reformat everything and start over, since you never really know how much of your machine has been compromised.
     
    booboo12, Dec 11, 2007
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    back up and then restore to previous date. Was it just a pop up?
     
    crinzema, Dec 11, 2007
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  5. Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-

    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=- Notebook Consultant

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    it was a popup crical error and it said to click ok to remove it i did install it and removed it(the ie defender) once i ran the scan and it didnt remove it without registering it but every time i click anything on the internet it was poping up.i ran spybot and avg with nothing coming up so i downloaded adware remover and it locks up when i try to scan
     
    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 11, 2007
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  6. crinzema

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    You Click The Popup To Remove It!?!
     
    crinzema, Dec 11, 2007
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  7. Lithus

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    Like I said, he was baited into clicking on an advertisement.
     
    Lithus, Dec 11, 2007
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    Gmau, this may help you.
     
    bmwrob, Dec 11, 2007
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    *bashes head against desk*

    btw, you aren't supposed to click on those pop-ups.
     
    tumnasgt, Dec 11, 2007
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  10. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lesson learned: Never download anything unless you explicitly know what it is...or I linked it to you.
     
    Lithus, Dec 11, 2007
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  11. Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-

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    ok heres what it says

    Critcal System Error!
    X Your browser was infected by Trojan.Win32.Obfuscated.gx
    you need to Clean your system Immediately,in other case it can be crashed soon!
    click ok to download the high-tech antispyware protection software!
    (RECOMMENDED)


    when i clicked on it, it went to iedefender.
    now i started in safe mode and scaned with seach&distroy and if found 3 cookies but it did not stop the critcal error but it does stop the cookie after it comes up
     
    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 11, 2007
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  12. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you really take a look at this Gmau? Seems to be a way to fix your problem.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Dec 11, 2007
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  13. Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-

    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=- Notebook Consultant

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    yes i did i installed it and used it to scan and when it was finished it said to register it to correct it but i didnt want to give money or important info to it if its a scam
    after the critcal error comes up i click cancel the spybot comes up

    spybot says
    spyware BLOCKED
    http//ad.doubleclick.net/adi/atgnb/forum/doubleclick
    click deny
     
    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 12, 2007
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  14. Lithus

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    Do this, every step:

     
    Lithus, Dec 12, 2007
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    thank you that is the manual way of doing it but risky if i don't do it right i might have to reinstall my os so i called xoticpc and i restored the lappy to 2 days before it happened and its all fine now thanks to all u guys for ur help . I'm up and running again one more question whats the best free spyware out there. i did have spybot but i don't know if its the best free one so since i have to install one thought i would get the best
     
    Gmau-=The_|2ooster=-, Dec 12, 2007
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  16. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check here, here, or here.

    Google or a forums Search could have answered all your questions, Gmau. Glad you're back up and running.
     
    bmwrob, Dec 12, 2007
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  17. Hiker

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    I was on another thread. If he doesn't want it, I'll take it! Can you send it COD? :D
     
    Hiker, Dec 12, 2007
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    andyasselin, Dec 12, 2007
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  19. thnksfrthmmrs

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    I don't know. You want another another spyware? Just look online for suspicious links with products advertised in bad english. :D
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Dec 12, 2007
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  20. lokster

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    lol glad to hear a system restore fixed it.
     
    lokster, Dec 12, 2007
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