Computer technicians/experts/manipulators/programers/etc. pls help?

Question

Computer technicians/experts/manipulators/programers/etc. pls help?

Answer 1

you say it did not work, and it deleted the virus?! gonna have to choose one or the other, did it delete the infected file or not?! boot into safe mode, run full scan, delete all infected files. and then, go tell the principal that you put a flash drive on one of the computers, which you are not suppose to do in the first place for this exact reason, and let your schools IT department handle the problem. that is what he/she is paid to do. take responsibilty for your actions. it is a fact of life.

Answer 2

U can use a open proxy. Open proxy is easily available on the net, but it is very harmful to use tht proxy. The reason is one can never know wat kind of programme is being used, secondly the corporate network is a secure one, using a open proxy your system is open to all on the internet and it is more vulnerable for all kinds of threats, that might can steal your confidentila data from the system.

Answer 3

Make sure you turn off system restore so the virus dosn't duplicate itself. Then download and install spybot search and destroy from downloads.com. I'd run spybot search and destroy to find the virus or the spyware location. If spybot will clean it even better I would try to clean It if not then go into safe mode find its location and delete it. You can also try pandscan and save the text file and also go into safe mode read the text file to find the locations of the bad files and delete them. Good luck

Answer 4

Try Spybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/) and Avast! (http://www.avast.com). Have both of them run during startup.



Also try the free mcafee tool.... (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/). Try one on each computer and see if one catches it.



If you can add more info like exactly what virus, just go to google and find a repair utility for it.

Answer 5

I would download and use AVG free Antivirus, Zonealarm Firewall, and quit relying upon major company software i.e. McAfee, and Norton as they seem to be the largest cause of virus attacks. Another good antivirus program is pctools antivirus.

Answer 6

get Hijack This! and stop it starting in the first place BE CAREFULL

Answer 7

scan the computers in bios with your anti-virus program, if not try to get scan disk for the computer...

Answer 8

You may have to purchase an industrial strenght anti-virus solution from Symantec or Trend-Micro. Symantec has incredible deals for non-profits/schools so you may be able to get a total protection solution for not too much money.



AVG is simply not that good. Especially in a school environment, you need something "strong." Email symantec public relations and ask about "Symantec's Connected and Protected Child Safety Initiative"

Answer 9

try this free online scan

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/scanner/default_scan.htm?redir=true

but do it on the computer that the virus was originally on

then if you have comcast internet get mcafee its a free security system and works really well

one of the best and its free

on the comcast.net site

under security

Answer 10

If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.



OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html



When should I re-format? How should I reinstall? (#10063)

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10063



Securing a Personal Machine

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html

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Update your antivirus and run a full scan



If you do not have full time (active) virus protection install (only one) all are excellent:



AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1

or

Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

or

AOL Active Virus Shield (powered by Kaspersky)

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)

Perform a full scan in safe mode

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx



or

AOL Automatic Protection Against Spyware and Malware

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/spyware

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/

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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.



Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php



Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)

Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper

After installation: update + scan + immunize

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html



SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)

http://www.superantispyware.com/



CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option

Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history

In options.

Set to run when computer starts.

Place cookies you want to keep in save list

http://www.ccleaner.com/

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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.



In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.



Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn off system restore



After the malware is removed turn on system restore.

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McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox

http://www.siteadvisor.com/

Indicates if a site is unsafe and can link to a page to explain why it is unsafe.

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Additional run this time and monthly.



Run Microsoft Update "Custom Mode" install everything

http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us



Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”

Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm



Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

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RootkitRevealer v1.71

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Security/RootkitRevealer.mspx



Rootkit Removal Guide

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html



Rootkits Removers

Pick any 2 install and run one each month



AVG Anti-Rootkit

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29



F-Secure BlackLight

http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/



Panda Anti-Rootkit

http://research.pandasoftware.com/blogs/research/archive/2007/04/27/New-Panda-Anti_2D00_Rootkit-_2D00_-Version-1.07.aspx



Sophos Anti-Rootkit

http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html



Trend Micro Rootkit Buster

http://www.trendmicro.com/download/rbuster.asp

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Online Free Scanners:

Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.

Run a different one each month.



Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294

Edwido Spyware Scan

http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/

F-Secure

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?

Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2

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Special Removal Tools

Run this time only if indicated.



CWShredder: run

http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/



Roguefix.bat

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm#uninstall



Shoot The Messenger

http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm



SmitFraudFix

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html



Vundo Fix and

VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html



VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php

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Additional Information read:

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection

http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://aumha.org/secure.htm

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php

http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607

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Any school should be using a product like this:



Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for XP FREE



To make your computer kid proof install "Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for XP" . This powerful tool basically allows you to automatically undo anything they do.



DEMO WATCH: (Excellent)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/demo/index.html



The Shared Computer Toolkit allows those who manage shared computers in these environments to easily:



• Defend shared computers from unauthorized changes to their hard disks.



• Restrict users from accessing system settings and data.



• Enhance the user experience on shared computers.





Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP product overview

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/overview.mspx



Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP Handbook

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sct/SCTHCH04.mspx



Case Studies

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/whatsnew.mspx



The Shared Computer Toolkit requires you to add a partion to your hard drive. To add a partition without formatting use one of the following:



VistaBootPRO (free) Supports Vista,XP http://www.vistabootpro.org/



GParted: Gnome Partition Editor (free) Supports Vista,XP http://gparted.sourceforge.net/

Modify Your Partitions With GParted Without Losing Data

http://gparted.free.fr/screenshots/VISTA/Howto_move_VISTA.html

http://www.howtoforge.com/partitioning_with_gparted