Is my computer dead???

[Mulreay]

Lol just a thought. 

[tulkas]

Hey thanks everybody for all the posts.
As a result of these I have 4 questions. (Sorry if I'm up with the lingo. )
1. what does a purge do? vs. a re-format?
2. Boot and Nuke? huh? is this another name for re-formatting?
3. How does one make sure the re-format is done correctly?
4. Virut? is this the name of a virus that can withstand a re-format?

[Helpmeh]

Hey thanks everybody for all the posts.
As a result of these I have 4 questions. (Sorry if I'm up with the lingo. )
1. what does a purge do? vs. a re-format?
2. Boot and Nuke? huh? is this another name for re-formatting?
3. How does one make sure the re-format is done correctly?
4. Virut? is this the name of a virus that can withstand a re-format?

I'll answer number 4 because I know the answer.

Virut is a horrible virus, one which is so damaging that the only cure is a complete format. It is purely damaging, infecting all executables and other files so that it can continue to spread. The exact functions of it or the damage it can inflict, I do not know, but it inflicts a lot of damage.

[geek hoodlum]

Hey thanks everybody for all the posts.

You're welcome! Oh BTW, below are some tips to help prevent infection on your system.. 

• Enable a firewall on your computer.
• Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software.
• Use up-to-date antivirus software.
• Use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers.
• Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.
• Avoid downloading pirated software.
• Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.

Source: Microsoft Malware Protection Center

[tulkas]

I was able to hit f-10 upon start up and was able to do a system restore and have gained control of the computer again. I saw that the viruses even made their own shortcuts on my desktop.
Anyway, I downloaded and ran malwarebytes and removed 71 infected files.
Now the computer is running slow, so I suspect that there is still some viruses in there somewhere.
Should I post a hijack this log for someone to review? or is there another method to do first?
thanks

[Karnac]

Sure , post a HJT log and

Go here for self help

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,81761.0.html

Paste your HJT log into the window of the process tool and follow the instructions at the end to remove the problems....

[tulkas]

here is the HJT log.



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[Karnac]

OK , so use the process tool to remove the bad entries in HJT...there are a number of threats to remove.

Consider upgrading to SP2 at least, there are vital security fixes in that Service pack that you should have.

[tulkas]

HJT is not telling me than anything needs fixed.
I can't find anywhere that says process tool. (I down loaded the latest HJT)
Iwas very suprised to learn that I only have SP1.
Is there anywhere I can get it for free or do I have to pay?

[smeezekitty]

SP2 is a free update from MS
infact SP3 has even better security

[Karnac]

Here is a link to your HJT log in the process tool.....

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/process.pl?o=19201158

Get your computer clean first before upgrading service packs.

http://support.microsoft.com/sp

[kizza1645]

Hey thanks everybody for all the posts.
As a result of these I have 4 questions. (Sorry if I'm up with the lingo. )
1. what does a purge do? vs. a re-format?
2. Boot and Nuke? huh? is this another name for re-formatting?
3. How does one make sure the re-format is done correctly?
4. Virut? is this the name of a virus that can withstand a re-format?

Boot and nuke is completly different to a re-format, it uses specific and high end removal alarythms, its used by federal governments etc,

Bascially put, once you run it, you wont be able to get anything back...

[Quantos]

a virus cannot defend itself from a proper reformat. period.

I've never actually encountered this, but I have heard of a couple of times when an FDISK was needed to remove one.

[smeezekitty]

probubly because there is multiable partitions
no virus can survive a total format
because it changes evrey single sector

[Helpmeh]

Boot and nuke is completly different to a re-format, it uses specific and high end removal alarythms, its used by federal governments etc,

Bascially put, once you run it, you wont be able to get anything back...

Aka. a security format.

Deletes everything on the computer.
Fills the disk with junk
Repeat MANY times.