malware defense - Page 2

No Worries · 01-08-2010, 10:20 PM

"Hijack This" is supposed to be good, but I heard it's not simple.

LeeNetworX · 01-09-2010, 08:19 AM

Malwarebytes is a good tool. Be sure to start your computer in Safe Mode before starting the scan.

- Safe Mode - Scan and Clean
- Repeat until it detects nothing
- Normal Mode - Scan and Clean
- Repeat until it detects nothing
- Perform a scan on your PC every few weeks or so to keep it clean

OTB · 01-09-2010, 09:02 AM

If you are having trouble even after cleanup, Avast makes a rootkit detector/cleanup tool. I have an older version, but if you check the Avast site, they have both the regular avast scanner and the rootkit available (though I don't know if the rootkit is a freebie.

sherri_chickie · 01-09-2010, 11:40 AM

I read this thread and decided to check out avast myself . I have avg but my computer has been slower than molasses in january. Hope it works! I have to uninstall avg though right ?

Digifox · 01-09-2010, 12:10 PM

one word.
Linux......hahah JK

Go get AVAST its what i run on my windows PC. its awesome!

sherri_chickie · 01-09-2010, 12:34 PM

downloaded and ran Avast. It found nothing. Think I like it though so off with AVG..

Now, why the hell is my computer so damn slow????

Amber Lamps · 01-09-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherri_chickie

downloaded and ran Avast. It found nothing. Think I like it though so off with AVG..

Now, why the hell is my computer so damn slow????

I downloaded and ran Malwarebytes and found nothing, hopefully it doesn't change my computer's speed.

sherri_chickie · 01-09-2010, 01:06 PM

TIGGER.. my computer was insanely slow before the Avast, I know it was not caused by Avast. I am having our Tech god from work come look at my computer when he has a chance, he's awesome!

Amber Lamps · 01-09-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherri_chickie

TIGGER.. my computer was insanely slow before the Avast, I know it was not caused by Avast. I am having our Tech god from work come look at my computer when he has a chance, he's awesome!

Oh sorry, I misinterpreted your post.

Question were any of you running Mc Afee before your problems? Supposedly, I'm covered for anything but you never know...

pauldun170 · 01-09-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherri_chickie

I read this thread and decided to check out avast myself . I have avg but my computer has been slower than molasses in january. Hope it works! I have to uninstall avg though right ?

Yes,
Uninstall AVG, reboot and then install Avast.

I would do one last full system scan with AVG before the switch.
Then install Avast.

01-09-2010, 09:02 AM	#13
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	If you are having trouble even after cleanup, Avast makes a rootkit detector/cleanup tool. I have an older version, but if you check the Avast site, they have both the regular avast scanner and the rootkit available (though I don't know if the rootkit is a freebie. __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

01-09-2010, 12:10 PM	#15
Digifox Cl4p-Trap Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Moto: Your mom. Posts: 734	one word. Linux......hahah JK Go get AVAST its what i run on my windows PC. its awesome! __________________ Firm as cherries.

01-08-2010, 10:20 PM	#11
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	"Hijack This" is supposed to be good, but I heard it's not simple.

01-09-2010, 08:19 AM	#12
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Malwarebytes is a good tool. Be sure to start your computer in Safe Mode before starting the scan. - Safe Mode - Scan and Clean - Repeat until it detects nothing - Normal Mode - Scan and Clean - Repeat until it detects nothing - Perform a scan on your PC every few weeks or so to keep it clean

01-09-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	I read this thread and decided to check out avast myself . I have avg but my computer has been slower than molasses in january. Hope it works! I have to uninstall avg though right ?

01-09-2010, 12:34 PM	#16
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	downloaded and ran Avast. It found nothing. Think I like it though so off with AVG.. Now, why the hell is my computer so damn slow????

01-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#18
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	TIGGER.. my computer was insanely slow before the Avast, I know it was not caused by Avast. I am having our Tech god from work come look at my computer when he has a chance, he's awesome!