Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

[sublauxation]

I thought I'd pass this on because it will probably help somebody both time and money.

I just wasted 4 hours killing a computer worm. It probably would have taken twice that to sacrifice a nightcrawler but it would have been a more enjoyable experience.

Didn't think it was a virus because I run both AVG and McAfee but after screwing around with trying to fix the registry I found some software called Malwarebytes. They have a free version that found 19 adwares, viruses and a worm. It fixed my computer in 10 minutes, and it was free. The full version is only $25.

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

+2 for Malwarebytes.

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

I thought I'd pass this on because it will probably help somebody both time and money.

I just wasted 4 hours killing a computer worm. It probably would have taken twice that to sacrifice a nightcrawler but it would have been a more enjoyable experience.

Didn't think it was a virus because I run both AVG and McAfee but after screwing around with trying to fix the registry I found some software called Malwarebytes. They have a free version that found 19 adwares, viruses and a worm. It fixed my computer in 10 minutes, and it was free. The full version is only $25.

There isn't a computer I can't fix with these tools.

Malwarebytes
Spybot
ccleaner
clamwin

Then if needed
combo fix
LSPfix
Winsock repair
Only use those two above if you know what you are doing and it really needs it.

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

Buzz, thanks for the added info. I grew up in Appleton and tried getting my wife to move to Point. Didn't work, that's a beautiful area over there.

 

[bassman284]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

They brew some good beer in Stevens Point.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

There isn't a computer I can't fix with these tools.

Malwarebytes
Spybot
ccleaner
clamwin

Then if needed
combo fix
LSPfix
Winsock repair
Only use those two above if you know what you are doing and it really needs it.

Which ones are free besides the Malwarebytes?

 

[bassman284]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

Bigger question, will the free version actually fix the problem or just identify it and tell you to buy the full version to correct?

 

[lakelover]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

Bigger question, will the free version actually fix the problem or just identify it and tell you to buy the full version to correct?

Spybot, Malwarebytes and Super-Anti Spyware are all free and fix things. I use them all.

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

They brew some good beer in Stevens Point.

Heh... Seems like the only people that really enjoy that beer are people that dont live here. I myslef don't care for it.

Which ones are free besides the Malwarebytes?

All of those utilities are free.

 

[Sixmark]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

I thought I'd pass this on because it will probably help somebody both time and money.

I just wasted 4 hours killing a computer worm. It probably would have taken twice that to sacrifice a nightcrawler but it would have been a more enjoyable experience.

Didn't think it was a virus because I run both AVG and McAfee but after screwing around with trying to fix the registry I found some software called Malwarebytes. They have a free version that found 19 adwares, viruses and a worm. It fixed my computer in 10 minutes, and it was free. The full version is only $25.

While Malwarebytes is an effective tool, leaving yourself prey to having to use it regularly is not a good idea. Using multiple antivirus programs like AVG and McAfee together actually makes it EASIER to infect your PC.

 

[Sixmark]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

There isn't a computer I can't fix with these tools.

Malwarebytes
Spybot
ccleaner
clamwin

Then if needed
combo fix
LSPfix
Winsock repair
Only use those two above if you know what you are doing and it really needs it.

Actually none of the second group should be used by anyone that is considered an average consumer. Combo Fix has wiped out many a PC that was brought into the shop because the owners had no idea what they were doing with it.

Best advice is not to click on unknown content, and under no circumstances should you click on ANY box that pops up satting that you may have been infected, not even if it gives you an option to close the box.......once you click anywhere inside that box then you have just given access for a worm or trojan to infest your system. Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete and close out all internet windows currently open through task manager.

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

While Malwarebytes is an effective tool, leaving yourself prey to having to use it regularly is not a good idea. Using multiple antivirus programs like AVG and McAfee together actually makes it EASIER to infect your PC.

Isn't Malwarebytes an antivirus program in itself? My worm came as a result of a friend's email, The Adware I'm guessing was a result of my 7 year old.

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

Isn't Malwarebytes an antivirus program in itself?

Nope.

My worm came as a result of a friend's email,

Your Antivirus software is not setup right :facepalm:

So it scans your emails before you can read them.

 

[wilyesteve]

Re: Malwarebytes for Computer Worm

Malware Bytes is a good program....

Make sure you download and run a little program called rkill.exe before you use it.

This will kill some hidden processes that are smart enough to avoid the MalwareBytes software.

Google rkill.exe for more info.