August 14th, 2005, 09:23 PM
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working on a friends computer... coming up with this virus all over the place... when looking for the files, they arent there (show hidden files is checked). using eTrust EZ Antivirus
cant find any info about this virus except that some things find it as a virus and cant get rid of it, and others dont find it at all.... any ideas? the pop up boxes are driving us crazy
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August 14th, 2005, 09:40 PM
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August 14th, 2005, 09:42 PM
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August 14th, 2005, 09:44 PM
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No fixes, but a discussion on this new virus here.
Does it change the hosts file to block antivirus sites, Butch? If not, try one of the on line scans mentioned.
Cheers
Mick
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August 14th, 2005, 09:48 PM
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trying housecall, then will try ca webscanner... from what i have been able to find (not much) CA webscanner should not find anything wrong with the computer. | |
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August 14th, 2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickwish No fixes, but a discussion on this new virus here.
Does it change the hosts file to block antivirus sites, Butch? If not, try one of the on line scans mentioned.
Cheers
Mick | same info i have found...
running housecall now.. | |
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August 14th, 2005, 10:25 PM
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housecall found 3 trojans, none were the betalire
doing CA now... | |
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August 14th, 2005, 10:43 PM
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maybe try running avg as well, its free and works well | |
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August 14th, 2005, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vass0922 maybe try running avg as well, its free and works well | i know avg well, but she has this other AV that is easy to use and she is familiar with it, and i dont feel like uninstalling it, and installing avg, then giving a long lesson on how to use it... | |
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August 14th, 2005, 11:25 PM
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ok, i was finally able to find what file was causing it: pokapoka63.exe
was able to rename it, then delete it in safe mode...
seems to be ok for the moment | |
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