Computer help please

[MarkE]

How can throwing out a man's wine ever be funny? :nah:

 

[Dragon]

this is presisely the reason I dont use facebook, myspace or any of the "hey here i am" sites. we use panda and have not seen a virus attack in years. it is kinda pricey but it works. norton and mcaffee didn't cut it for us.YMMV. as someone already said your best bet is a complete reinstall. wipe it and start over. save what you can but dont put it back in until it has been scoured for bits and pieces of the virus. good luck!:icon_thum

Exactly Fred. I don't "myspace", "facebook", "IM", or "tweet on twitter", or is it twit on tweeter? Cell "phones" are called phones because they are supposed to be used for talking, NOT incessantly banging on the numbers to type out some sort of gibberish code that the Navajo Code Talkers would squint at. I don't open emails OR attachments from anyone that I don't recall first sending an email to for them to respond to. I do miss my Linux machine. LOML is unsure about being able to communicate reliably with her schooling and chat groups there because the :kamahlituschool "requires" you to use IE and Windows. You know why it's called Windows? "Cuz anybody wanting to can see right through it. I've had Windows to get hosed so many times it ain't funny. Even had this one get it last year but I think I've finally gotten her to see the light about NOT downloading ANYTHING just because it pops up and says you need to.:evil:

Also, all of you folks out there looking for jobs online........be extremely wary of incoming emails about job offers with some link for you to click to get further details or about additional info needed on your application/resume' you posted.

 

[Dragon]

I work on a computer every day. I hate computers. They get dusty. They occupy everyone's time whether they are working or not. They have made us too dependant on them and they are becoming the downfall of our society!! They are making us crazy and lazy and someday they will take over just like in the movies!!. The only good thing about them is you can find good used tools and good fishing spots on them:rotflm:

But, but, but.............computers were supposed to enhance our lives, simplify everything for us, make things easier and thereby less time consuming; freeing us "humans" up for more important tasks like spending time with family, gardening, recreating/procreating, (same thing in my book), and all those other menial things we "humans" find ourselves concerned with. Oh, AND they were supposed to have done away with the need for using so much paper. Ever noticed how paper use has INCREASED with the increase in use of computer maintained files????????
:rotflm::rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

 

[SteveColes]

As a general comment about fixing computer problems and especially windows based ones, is the need for information and feedback. All the information is so general, it is not clear what Phillip has tried and what happened:dontknow:. That's why I haven't responded.

So to anyone who wishes computer help, please be prepared to give a lot of detail and then be prepared to give detailed feedback, etc.

So Phillip, I just sent you a PM. Let's see if you and I can work this one on the phone.:thumbs_up:gar-Bi

 

[Glennbear]

I work on a computer every day. I hate computers. They get dusty. They occupy everyone's time whether they are working or not. They have made us too dependant on them and they are becoming the downfall of our society!! They are making us crazy and lazy and someday they will take over just like in the movies!!. The only good thing about them is you can find good used tools and good fishing spots on them:rotflm:

The other problem is the pop out cup holder which is for some reason is labeled CD does not fit my coffee cup. :gar-La;

 

[MarkE]

Hope he doesn't use VOIP.

 

[Glennbear]

As a general comment about fixing computer problems and especially windows based ones, is the need for information and feedback. All the information is so general, it is not clear what Phillip has tried and what happened:dontknow:. That's why I haven't responded.

So to anyone who wishes computer help, please be prepared to give a lot of detail and then be prepared to give detailed feedback, etc.

So Phillip, I just sent you a PM. Let's see if you and I can work this one on the phone.:thumbs_up:gar-Bi

I think this is your perfect solution Phillip, I am sure that Steve will attack this problem using his vast computer knowledge with the kind of intensity that is quite visible in his avatar picture:wsmile:

 

[FredP]

the wife has successfully removed this one on several systems. log on in safe mode as admin. then you can get rid of it. on a few machines she had to log on SM 2 times to get it done. I cant tell you all the things you need to delete but if steve can't help I'm sure she would try. but then if Steve cant do it you are in deep doo doo!:rotflm: this particular malware is a PITA to get rid of.

 

[sapwood]

. . . .
So Phillip, I just sent you a PM. Let's see if you and I can work this one on the phone.:thumbs_up:gar-Bi

The Doctor is In :icon_cheers

Roger

 

[McRabbet]

The worst malware/adware trojans I ever had were successfully removed using VundoFix and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. I also run XoftSpySE twice a week and run the latest version of Avast 24/7.

 

[PChristy]

I sent this company an e-mail and this is what I got from this ''trojan" company

Dear customer,

Thank you for contacting Customer Support Center.
Please follow my instructions to uninstall the program:
Paste the following string to Windows Explorer address bar and execute it (Press Enter key):
C:\Program Files\Common Files\PSecurityUninstall\Uninstall

or

1. Open My computer, choose Disk C;
2. Find Program Files=>Common Files=>PSecurityUninstall=>Uninstall
3. Run the file Uninstall.lnk

After that our product will be removed.Sometimes it takes more than one try to remove the product due to temporary technical difficulties, so please try to do it several times.
If you have any questions concerning our software, please contact our Customer Support Service.
Best Regards,
Laura Vasquez
Customer Support Specialist

I did find the uninstall program and it did take the program off of my PC but I do not know if the "trojans" are gone -

 

[PChristy]

Hey Mods if no one else wants to add anything to this you can go ahead and close it - I really am thankful for everyone's input - Like I told TracyP if I didn't have a TV or a computer in the house it would be ok with me - but our son needs one for school and I do like visiting with all of you guys:icon_thum Like I said I don't know if the "trojans" are gone but the program is off of the computer - I hope:eusa_pray

 

[NCPete]

Per Original Poster's request, closing thread.