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Computer Virus Help!!?!?

so one of the computers is full of viruses and I wanted to buy a virus protection at staples so does anyone know if I would have to get my laptop cleaned before hand? So that the virus protection from the store would work? Because right now on the laptop it won't let me do a thing.. Any help would be great, thanks.

Update:

Computer won't even start up now.

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago
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    Anytime your System is compromised, you need to be concerned and the only way to know you are 100% safe again is to rebuild from Scratch or Factory Restore.

    Microsoft has a very good standalone scanning tool that is pretty good and you can try it to see, the choice is yours.

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/de...

    Microsoft Safety Scanner

    So you think your PC has a virus? The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

    Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.

    For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/de...

    I'm fairly Clear you want to do this yourself instead of going to a professional so here is a location of Malware Removal Guides and Self Help Guides by the folks at Malwarebytes

    http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum...

    I also choose to use Malwarebytes to remove and Protect against Malware

    http://www.malwarebytes.org/

    Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance.

    Malwarebytes' products have proven successful in removing malware from customers computers time and time again. Malwarebytes is constantly working on creating new products which are continuously updated to assist you in keeping your computer infection free.

    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the most advanced malware. It includes a number of features, including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious processes before they even start.

    FileASSASSIN is an application that can delete locked malware files on your system. It uses advanced programming techniques to unload modules, close remote handles, and terminate processes to remove the file. Please use with caution as deleting critical system files may cause system errors.

    How To Remove Malware Video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfvhkWBpksk

    I prefer Microsoft Security Essentials? First off, it's Free

    First, know that you must Remove any other Anti-Virus before installing a New Anti-Virus. You can find a Host of Popular Anti-Virus Removers here:

    http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SO...

    There are a host of nasty intruders on the Internet including viruses, Trojans, worms and spyware. Microsoft Security Essentials offers award-winning protection against these intruders without getting in your way.

    The best brains and brawn in the background and Microsoft Security Essentials is built for individuals and small businesses, but it’s based on the same technology that Microsoft uses to protect giant businesses (security products like Microsoft Forefront, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, and Windows Defender). We have a whole team watching for new threats and coming up with ways to squash them.

    We’re proud to have received great recognition for the protection we offer: the VB100 award from Virus Bulletin Ltd., Checkmark Certification from West Coast Labs, and certification from the ICSA Labs.

    Easy to get, easy to use, plus Downloading and installing Microsoft Security Essentials is free* and easy. Once you have installed it, the software updates automatically once a day. We’re constantly tracking new threats and we keep your PC updated to help protect you. You don’t have to do anything.

    Microsoft Security Essentials uses green, yellow and red color codes to designate the security status of your PC and a color-coded icon in the taskbar tells you at a glance if your attention is needed. It’s simple—when you’re green, you’re good. However, if there’s a red or yellow threat, Microsoft Security Essentials will alert you and recommend what to do (you can act directly from the notification area without having to enter the application).

    Microsoft Security Essentials is efficient and compact. Scans and updates are scheduled to run when the PC is idle and the software works in a way that your PC is still snappy when you’re using it. All this makes Microsoft Security Essentials friendly for all sorts of computers—your old PC, your new PC, your laptop, as well as your little netbook.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/product...

  • 5 years ago

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    Source(s): Industry Top Antivirus Software : http://moveantivirus.com/?VxCb
  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    YES YES YES A Computer Virus Nothing But Codes Generated Using Any Programming Languages. It Can Be Either Malicious Code Or Executable File. In Case of Codes They Are Attached With Another Data File(s). Executable Files Infect The System When Executed With Or Without User Attention. As Said Before Viruses Are Nothing But Computer Programs/Codes. THEY CAN DO ANYTHING TO HARM YOUR COMPUTER. Hope It Helps... Thank for Reading Till End... :) (y)

  • 9 years ago

    You should download malwarebytes and run a full scan. Also malwarebytes gives free trials for a year. If you want paid security get Norton, it used to have a bad rep but now it is good. A free alternative is Microsoft Security Essentials. Now that it won't start up tap F8 and start in safe mode with networking.

    Hope this helps!

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  • 9 years ago

    A program called Malwarebytes got rid of a LOT of viruses on my computer that i did not even know that i had!!! It cleaned out 115 viruses and spyware. I was stunned!!! Best program ever and you do not have to pay for it. There is a link below for the website. ALSO: The best antivirus program that i have heard of (that is free) is AVG antivirus free. There is a link below for that to.

    Hope this helps!

    http://www.malwarebytes.org/lp/malware_lp?gclid=CL...

    (pick free download)

    http://free.avg.com/ca-en/homepage

    (just pick the free one)

    If you want to pay for them that is your choice, but you get more protection if you do pay for them!

    (you can only buy malwarebytes online, You can buy AVG in stores.)

    ALSO dont buy Norton, it lets in viruses!

    Source(s): computer geek/tech Use malwarebytes Use AVG free
  • Phil
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    malwarebytes, don't spend money at the store for something you'll have to buy on a yearly basis that doesn't work correctly anyway.

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