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Re: Nasty Virus
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2009, 07:35:17 PM »
You are most welcome, Pat.  Feel free to stop in any time.  Should you wish assistance on guidance for your daughter on securing the OS, we will be happy to assist.
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Re: Nasty Virus
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2009, 06:54:11 PM »
would any av scanner pick up the virut virus mentioned above?
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« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2009, 07:16:47 PM »
Depends on the variant.  Most don't pick it up.  The problem is that Virut infects not just the system files but 3rd party software as well.  Thus, even a "repair install" isn't any good since that would only replace Windows files not the infected 3rd party programs.  A reformat is the only safe solution.  Otherwise, even one missed file would result in regenerating the infection.
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« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2009, 11:27:25 PM »
ok, what scanner to use?  a rescue cd?
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Re: Nasty Virus
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2009, 11:44:17 PM »
Well if I see the information right, a rescue CD would depend on the time it was created .
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The problem is that Virut infects not just the system files but 3rd party software as well.  Thus, even a "repair install" isn't any good since that would only replace Windows files not the infected 3rd party programs.

Because a rescue, CD just might have infected files backed up on to it, were as a total system restore, does away with that possibility.. 

Clean system install, I think.. Now comes the kicker with how many people didn't have a restore CD ..  Some  Systems come with one others when you start the computer from New you are asked to create one even before you get as far as an internet connection ...

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Re: Nasty Virus
« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2009, 11:55:27 PM »
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ok, what scanner to use?
Not sure what you mean by "what scanner to use?"  In the case of Pat's daughter's laptop, he said he used "Avast. Malwarebytes. prevx. sophos. Spyhunter."  What I know is that when I was researching unknown files in the log, Virut was identified at one of the research sites.  I was already suspicious when I saw the rootkit and Sality in the log. 
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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2009, 12:18:09 AM »
- true, most pc mfg's don't include actual cd's any more.
- sorry.  my point is that concept is simply scary.    i'm running eset, for example, but put free versions of avira or avg on friends machines.  point is, it looks like it may to do little or no good against something like that.
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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2009, 12:28:50 AM »
I'm sure you've taught your friends about getting the security updates.  Also warn them about the dangers of P2P programs. 
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2009, 12:45:12 AM »
Temmu it would also depend on the users surfing habits, you can  not be responsible for a click of a mouse ..    ( virut )    is and usually comes with, p2p programs > keygens > cracks..

I also use to worry about things  when I left a computer as to wots going to happen with certin types of software .. Just to be called back, because something was ..   and well you can guess ?  Warnings in side Av software that were ignored, plus P2P software.. Installed ..
 
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Re: Nasty Virus
« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2009, 02:03:04 AM »
ah, cracked software.  lord only knows what's actually in that.  and limewire et al, oooo, yuck.
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