New pc virus??? bug???

[roscoe]

Any of you hear about a new virus or computer bug that eats up resources (slows down the mouse, and slows down the opening of any program, folder, or file)??<br /><br />It also won't allow me to run scandisk, it restarts it every 6 seconds!!!<br /><br />Then, after 28-43 minutes, it reboots the computer. <br /><br />It appears to be adding files to my harddrive, but I cannot locate them. I went from scanning (Ad-Aware) 34,000 files on Monday, to scanning 40,000 files today.<br /><br />Also, I have some cookies that won't delete by going into "Internet options".<br />But I can go into the cookies folder and delete them manually???<br /> <br />Started yesterday <br /><br />I run Windows ME, Zone Alarm, Ad-Aware, Nortons antivirus and internet security. All are kept updated, 3 times a week. <br /><br />I've gone thru this thing twenty times, and I am about to do a reformat, unless anyone has another suggestion. Actually, I am going to install a second HDD and install Windows on it, but don't want to transfer any virus or corrupted files.<br /><br />Any ideas?

 

[Xcusme]

Re: New pc virus??? bug???

Roscoe,<br />Try going here TDS-3 <br />Download the trial program along with the 'includes' file. Install and manually add the 'includes' file (trojan database) and do a full system scan.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: New pc virus??? bug???

Can also try 'SpyBot Search & Destroy'.<br /><br />Its free but I don't have an address - just do a search.<br /><br />Since I started using it, it has found and deleted a ton of nasty (hidden) cookies. Definetly sped up the computer.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Xcusme]

Re: New pc virus??? bug???

Spybot Search & Destroy<br /> Spybot

 

[roscoe]

Re: New pc virus??? bug???

Thanks guys, I have made note of your suggestions.<br />I will be doing a clean install as I want to get my new harddrive in there anyway, but I will use your software tips after it is up and running.<br /><br />The really strange thing is that tonight, the pc seems to be working flawlessly?????????

 

[Bob in Calif.]

Re: New pc virus??? bug???

You might try going in to the add/delete programs in the control pannel section.<br /><br />Once you are in there, slowly go down the list and look for unathorized programs, etc. that have been downloaded in to your computer, without your knowledge.<br /><br />I check this area about once or twice a week and recently, some company called "save now" had installed, (what I call) a "pop-up magnet into my computer.<br /><br />I sent the company a scathing e-mail, claiming they had "hacked" my computer bu installing their software into my computer, without my permission or knowledge and I was going to notify the FCC and the federal trade comission, along with my state's attorney general, of their invasion.<br /><br />Since I removed their "package" from my hard drive, I haven't had one popup and my computer runs faster.<br /><br />I had been plagued with pop-ups for quite a while, but the "save now" site I located, had been in my computer less than a week. I had reveived popups from the same outfit for quite a while, but again, their installation was in for less than a week.<br /><br />I also found some spyware in my system, placed there by using the Hawaiian Airlines web site.<br /><br />Good luck.... ...Bob in Calif...