Has this virus ruined my computer?

Have you tried Safe Mode with quality antivirus and antispyware and scan ....

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows Describes how to use the Safe Boot option to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers. With this minimal set of drivers, you can modify the registry or load or remove drivers.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222

TRADITIONALLY....

When starting the computer keep tapping the F8 key (top keyboard). This will automatically start the computer in SAFE MODE which only allows minimum start up of windows for security scans. It stops malware running processes allowing safe removal.

XP AND HIGHER

Simply click Start > Run and type in without parenthesis "msconfig" which opens the configuration utility Windows Diagnostics Panel......

It will be on the frint tab as NORMAL. To reboot into Safe Mode click the BOOT.INI Tab and SAFE MODE and the computer will automatically reboot into Safe Mode for you when you click OK.

To Get back to NORMAL MODE when done scans and removal again Start > Run > msconfig ..... to open the panel and click NORMAL on the first tab.

If this was blocked your best shot is the traditional tapping F8 Key to gain entry to Safe Mode. This is very old procedure going back to beginning of decade. Problem is that trying to remove anything whether valid or malware can not be deleted or uninstalled with a running process as it may damage other parts of the Windows system and/or other softwares. this is why Safe Mode is used to stop all processes except basic Windows functionality to enable safe removal of malware. (Mal is french for sick - sickware , makes computer operate sickly.)

PS.....

THIS IS THE REAL AD-AWARE LINK

Ad-Aware [working-freeware, personal use] (Works with Netbook) [wrkx w/ Netbooks]

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Ad-Aware Personal provides advanced protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components. This software is downloadable free of charge for personal use.

They are one of the very first in the antispyware software community.

TRY CLEAN UP ....

a-squared trojan remover (Free Working Version for life and Proactive Premium Version) [NOW WITH IKARUS ANTIVIRUS] [wrkx w/ Netbooks]

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

a-squared (a-squared) is a complementary product to antivirus software and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software specializes in detecting classic viruses. Many available products have weaknesses in detecting other malicious software (Malware) like Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a-squared fills the gap that malware writers exploit. Automatic updates: In a-squared Free the updater must be run manually. The auto-update feature of a-squared Personal checks hourly for new available updates and installs them automatically. a-squared Free is freeware! You can download and use it completely for free.

INSTALL REAL TIME PROTECTION PRODUCTS TO BLOCK INFECTIONS....

Microsoft AntiSpyware is now Windows Defender [wrkx w/ Netbooks]

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/s...

[working-freeware from Microsoft]

(Works with Netbook) [wrkx w/ Netbooks]

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/s...

Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

Windows OneCare Antivirus is now Free from Microsoft and very highly rated, West Coast Labs Certified and has won the VB100 Award ! Now called Microsoft Essentials.....

About Microsoft Security Essentials (5* Stars!) (FULL) [wrkx w/ Netbooks]

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple.

Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without interruptions or long computer wait times.

Comodo Free Anti Virus Software Internet Security 5* (FULL)

http://antivirus.comodo.com/

Free Antivirus Software from Comodo eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks fighting against Internet security threats.

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Yes, backing up any files you really need and then restoring the computer to factory settings is probably the best thing that you can do. You don't need to have the computer company do it. It's possible to do this for yourself IF you got system restore discs from the computer company. This is NOT the same as reinstalling the operating system, though... that would be you putting in your windows CD and telling it to wipe the drive clean and install windows. That wouldn't include a lot of the drivers that you need or want, and can be a major hassle. I know you probably meant the system recovery discs anyway, but I have had friend truly try to reinstall the OS and then I get panicked calls at 2 AM! Best of luck to you, and I hope everything goes well with your computer. Let us know in "Additional Details" when you get everything fixed!

Use combofix from bleepingcomputer.com, then go download malwarebytes from softpedia.com or cnet.com and use it(rename the installer if it doesn't let you install it such as winlogon.exe), then clean the rest of the virus with superantispyware and Hitman Pro 3.5 from softpedia.com/cnet.com

Future Protection use this wizard to recommend security protection for your system:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/secwiz

or go to safe mode and then do the above:

To get into Safe Mode with Networking:

1. Log out and reboot your machine.

2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

Or Manually:

Terminating the process:

1.I verify that a Rogue is present. This isn't hard, since it's usually popping up just about every few seconds.

2.Click CTRL-ALT-DELETE (if it's available)

3.Click Task Manager

4.Click Processes

5.Find a process that usually contain all numbers. For example 2342342.exe. If you do not see all numbers then your rogue has a name like...SystemSecurityPro.exe or GreenAV.exe...etc.

6.Select that process and click end process.

7.At this point the rogue process has been terminated.

Removing Rogue Anti-virus that is named with random numbers.

1.Click Start

2.Click Run (or for Vista type in the start search box)

3.For windows xp type: C:\documents and settings\all users\Application Data and click OK. A window will open containing a folder with about 8 numbers. Your Rogue is in there. Delete that folder.

4.For Windows Vista type C:\users\all users in the "start search" box and click enter. Your randomly named folder with about 8 digits should be in there. Delete it.

Removing Rogue Anti-Virus that has a name like System Guard Pro, AV2010, etc

1.Open Windows Explorer.

2.Open your C:\ drive.

3.Open Program Files

4.Find the Rogue and Delete the folder.

If not seek an expert. Good Luck!

Well no one on here can be certain its the virus causing the problem but of course that is exactly what it sounds like. Re-installing windows WILL work. It always does. As long as you can manipulate the computer enough to install a fresh copy and delete the old. If you pop in the installation disk for windows and turn off your computer and restart it, you should be able to access BIOS settings or boot setup by tapping F10 as the computer powers on. From there you want to choose DVD-RW or whatever it says for your disk drive. This will instead boot your disk drive instead of your hard drive and continue with installing windows instead of booting up your computer with the infected version. Remember, all your information and data will be erased during this process, but of course since you can't access any of it it's as good as gone anyways. Just install the new version of windows onto the hard drive letter the old version is on. Usually its C:. Windows will automatically start installing and you're pretty much done.

You definitely lost this OS. Just reinstall your operating system and stop downloading illegal or pirated software off the net. The easiest way to spread a virus is thru software. Why do you think people are 'giving' away free copies of software that cost $100's of dollars. Use some common sense. Now that you've been caught maybe it will teach you a lesson. and by the way - anything that was on that pc is gone! see ya bye gone! fuckd' up huh??

Just format the hard drive and re install the operating system.

and this time get an anti virus system that works.

ad-aware is an antivirus and you must never have more than one on your computer at any one time.

it could cause a complete system crash.

then you really will be kissing your computer goodbye.

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well first you can try to back date your computer . go back as far as you can. if it wont back date. you have no other choice .weep it clean. then put your disk back in. do you have back up disk. or you mite be able to down load something off the INTERNET. or you could by something to get rid of your virus. well good luck.

Yep once you reinstall windows that will all be gone. Now if you have files in there that you wanna save then you can burn or buy yourself a copy of a recovery disk to save those files. Here is one of many out there.

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

Never gave too much thought about that

Great question