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Kathy@watten
12-Feb-10, 10:39
Help my computer is ill...its full of viruses and threats etc...and althought I know it is ill I have ni idea how to sort it all out, don't think calpol works for computers!
RIR
12-Feb-10, 13:58
Download, install and run the free version of Malwarebytes. http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Let it fix anything that it finds.


Ian.
dx100uk
12-Feb-10, 23:01
download an install
microsoft security essentials

all automatic & free

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

the best there is

dx
RIR
13-Feb-10, 00:26
download an install
microsoft security essentials

all automatic & free

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

the best there is

dx

If you do this, please ensure that you do not have any other anti-virus and/or firewall software running.

Microsoft Security Essentials is indeed excellent at blocking incoming threats; it is not as effective as Malwarebytes removing resident infections.


Ian.
dx100uk
13-Feb-10, 00:41
disagree

i've binned most of my roving fixes on my penstick


dont need combofix smitfraud or anything like that anymore

bung on MSE and it sorts em good even rootkits.


agree about removin the old stuff though!

dx
Leanne
13-Feb-10, 15:56
What you up to tonight? I'll have a play with it if you like - I'm good at extermination!
Ricco
13-Feb-10, 21:30
You can go onto the Microsoft site, go to the Security section, then home user.... heck! Why am I writing this out??

Go here. (http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx) This will go through your entire system on-line and clean out any nasties. Worked wonders for me and I run it about every two months.
shazzap
14-Feb-10, 01:35
download an install
microsoft security essentials

all automatic & free

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


dx
the best there is

I read on a review that it was best to turn off windows defender whilst using this. Is that correct. Also if you download it do you remove your installed anit virus first or after the down load.

Thank you
dx100uk
14-Feb-10, 01:47
it is certainly better to uninstall any other virus progs inc defender yes.

but the install detects most things and advises that anyhow.

dx
Ricco
14-Feb-10, 09:31
The Microsoft on-line solution does not require that you uninstall anything. Once clean you can then choose your fav AV (one only) and a couple of anti-malware packages.
shazzap
15-Feb-10, 16:52
Thank you for replies. Have downloaded, seems very quick and simple to use.
shazzap
15-Feb-10, 17:04
Another question for those in the know.
What is it best to have each of the default actions on in the settings please.
dx100uk
15-Feb-10, 17:54
pers i delete.
but p'haps

clean, is better

but the lower level warnings might be better set to alert you.

dx
shazzap
15-Feb-10, 18:23
pers i delete.
but p'haps

clean, is better

but the lower level warnings might be better set to alert you.

dx

Were you answering me? If you were.
I meant the settings were it asks if you want to quaranteen or remove.
dx100uk
16-Feb-10, 01:29
Were you answering me? If you were.
I meant the settings were it asks if you want to quaranteen or remove.

leave it on recommended actions [and tick the box below]
sorry

dx
shazzap
16-Feb-10, 09:33
leave it on recommended actions [and tick the box below]
sorry

dx

Yes have sorted it.
Thank you.