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    karan_vikesh Posts: 41, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Nov 24, 2007, 09:44 PM
    Unable to install antivirus as virus present in PC
    Hi friends I have many viruses(trojan and worms and many others) in my PC and I'm unable to install any of the antivirus in PC and I don't want to format my hard drive.so what should I do to install antvirus and remove all the viruses.
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    invisibleman_productions Posts: 207, Reputation: 12
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    Nov 25, 2007, 10:03 AM
    Before starting with steps 1-5 perform steps A and B below. Skip the steps and programs you already have .

    Restart your computer in safe mode. Click start>run>type in msconifg click startup and uncheck everything there except your anti virus if you see it there.

    STEP A
    To turn off Windows XP System Restore:
    McAfee Threat Center

    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the System Restore tab.
    4. Check "Turn off System Restore"
    5. Click Apply.
    6. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
    7. Click OK, reboot and do the scan which should be clean now.
    You can turn your system restore back on after your computer is spyware and virus free

    STEP B
    Updating Java:
    Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3.
    Java SE Downloads
    Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3".
    Click the "Download" button to the right.
    Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
    The page will refresh.
    Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language jre-6-windows-i586.exe and save to your desktop.
    Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
    Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
    Examples of older versions in Add or Remove Programs:
    Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
    J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
    J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
    Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
    Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
    Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
    Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
    Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u3-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

    1. Download and run Firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through Firefox
    Security News from the net: spyware fighter essentials
    2. Run the vundo and combo fix
    Security News from the net: vundofix and combo fix

    3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
    Security News from the net: Spybot search and destroy spyware and popups

    And superantispyware
    Security News from the net: SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version)
    To get rid of the nasties

    4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
    Security News from the net: Online virus scan
    Download and run McAfee Avert Stinger
    Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses
    McAfee Inc.

    5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)
    Security News from the net: Clean up tools to prevent people from tracing your internet surfing
    Also install internet explorer 7 which is now free for everyone oct2007
    Security News from the net: Internet Explorer 7 available now to All Users
    This should stop 50% of the spyware and popups attacking your computer

    WHAT DO YOU DO IF EVERYTHING FAILS TO REMOVE THE SPYWARE or You are not sure your computer is spyware and virus free?
    If everything fails to get the nasty spyware removed let the experts take a look at what's happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
    BleepingComputer.com -> HijackThis Logs and Malware Removal

    Wiping your computer clean is NOT the solution.
    Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is NOT the solution .

    TAKE A STAND NOW!
    IT's YOUR COMPUTER!
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    karan_vikesh Posts: 41, Reputation: 1
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    #3

    Nov 25, 2007, 10:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by invisibleman_productions
    Before starting with steps 1-5 perform steps A and B below. Skip the steps and programs you already have .

    restart your computer in safe mode. click start>run>type in msconifg click startup and uncheck everything there except your anti virus if you see it there.

    STEP A
    To turn off Windows XP System Restore:
    McAfee Threat Center

    1. Click Start.
    2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the System Restore tab.
    4. Check "Turn off System Restore"
    5. Click Apply.
    6. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
    7. Click OK, reboot and do the scan which should be clean now.
    You can turn your system restore back on after your computer is spyware and virus free

    STEP B
    Updating Java:
    Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3.
    Java SE Downloads
    Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3".
    Click the "Download" button to the right.
    Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
    The page will refresh.
    Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language jre-6-windows-i586.exe and save to your desktop.
    Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
    Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
    Examples of older versions in Add or Remove Programs:
    Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
    J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
    J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
    Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
    Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
    Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
    Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
    Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u3-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

    1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox
    Security News from the net: spyware fighter essentials
    2. Run the vundo and combo fix
    Security News from the net: vundofix and combo fix

    3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
    Security News from the net: Spybot search and destroy spyware and popups

    and superantispyware
    Security News from the net: SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version)
    to get rid of the nasties

    4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
    Security News from the net: Online virus scan
    download and run McAfee Avert Stinger
    Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses
    McAfee Inc.

    5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)
    Security News from the net: Clean up tools to prevent people from tracing your internet surfing
    Also install internet explorer 7 which is now free for everyone oct2007
    Security News from the net: Internet Explorer 7 available now to All Users
    This should stop 50% of the spyware and popups attacking your computer

    WHAT DO YOU DO IF EVERYTHING FAILS TO REMOVE THE SPYWARE or You are not sure your computer is spyware and virus free?
    If everything fails to get the nasty spyware removed let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
    BleepingComputer.com -> HijackThis Logs and Malware Removal

    Wiping your computer clean is NOT the solution.
    Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is NOT the solution .

    TAKE A STAND NOW!
    IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!



    Thanks dude I will check it out

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