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    virus/malware issues

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by basaltfire, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. basaltfire

    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    running a xp dell vostro1700,i have an issue now from someplace

    1-Favorites wont stay in order and wont save my log in info/password


    2. antivirus/malware -CCleaner wont load anymore!!!

    whats my options to track down the problem
    ron
     
    basaltfire, Apr 18, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Hmm, this is probably more aimed towards Software... So Ima go ahead and get a mod to move it.
     
    Joel, Apr 18, 2010
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  3. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    First what you can try is ... activate System Restore by going into Safe Mode and returning the OS to the point in time before you began experiencing this issue.

    What kind of Antivirus/anti-malware programs are you using?

    Out of free solutions that are the best, I recommend MSE and Malwarebytes.
     
    Deks, Apr 18, 2010
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  4. komugi

    komugi Notebook Geek

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    Try Avast and Malwarebytes, both have freeware vrsions
     
    komugi, Apr 18, 2010
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  5. basaltfire

    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    was using Malwarebytes. and CCleaner
    but now im stuck in a recycling reboot
     
    basaltfire, Apr 19, 2010
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  6. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    Ccleaner is nothing more than a maintenance tool which allows you to clean up temporary/unused files, registry, startup entries, etc.

    It does NOT protect you against viruses (which is a second line of defence ... you being the first).

    Try downloading/installing/updating SuperAntiSpyware (another anti malware program and run a quick scan with it).

    Finally ... you need an antivirus that acts as an active protection in the background.

    Choose one of the following:
    Avira 10, Avast 5, Microsoft Security Essenstials.
     
    Deks, Apr 19, 2010
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  7. basaltfire

    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the tips---ron
     
    basaltfire, Apr 19, 2010
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  8. ryan24

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    Did you try Malwarebytes in safe mode?

    Eset is another great anti-virus choice... MaximumPC just had an article comparing a few AV softwares.
     
    ryan24, Apr 19, 2010
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    m.tsiagbey Newbie

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    McAfee antivirus not compatible with my Toshiba A130/A135 Series
     
    m.tsiagbey, Apr 29, 2010
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  10. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    lucky you :D
    try avast or avira antivirus.
    what OS are you running 32 or 64bit
     
    MrDJ, Apr 29, 2010
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