remove a virus from your hard drive?
Yes I'm not very good with computers... and stuff... and my computer is running slow. of Freez when norton scan. Errors of memory. and I think having a virus on my hard drive. is there any scanner... a way to remove or clean my hard drive...?
My norton cant delete or find this virus with frost-free and it is a virus stubern. the scanners out there that will work? I can't afford at the moment. no work.
Hello
If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
the cause.
No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.
It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
the regular windows when you can.
TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
check with the other methods below.
http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684
Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
(If Rootkits run UnHackMe)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft
Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.
You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
Download it here.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)
Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en
also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-->-->
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y <-->-->
Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp
Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:
Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
(viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro
--------------------------------------------------------
If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
-----------------------------------
Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Microsoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
----------------------------------
http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Other tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1
--------------------------------------------------------
After the removal of malicious programs:
Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
system files.
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228
Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run check disk in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
======================================
If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.
How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">->
Tags: Windows
Similar Questions
-
How to remove a virus from your ipad?
How can I remove a virus from my iPad?
Is what virus?
-
You need to remove all files from the hard drive.
Original title: I need to empty my drive hard so that I can reinstall windows XP - I bought new computer and put my old one family member...
I don't want my personal info on my old computer. I was told to empty / delete (?) my hard drive, then reinstall
Windows xp from the operating system CD. Even if I throw the old computer, I want all the info removed for security all
suggestions?
Hello
Please take a look at the following article:
-
I have windows 7 using a new drive external hard usb. I am unable to use "remove" to eject my hard druve it says windows can not stop your device generic volume beak a program always uses this even tho I did open or running. If I pull the unit I have at high risk to mess up the data on the external hard drive.
WolfgangSlany,
I suggest you run the Hotflix from the link and if it helps.
-
'REMOVE the RECENT HISTORY' removes it completely from the hard drive?
I just want to know if when I'm done for the day I can go to "clear recent history"-(which is set up to clear recent history by day) - and when I activate the "ERASE the HISTORY RECENT', it gives off the hard? IN - other words NOONE at any time in the future can access this days of sailing.
Yes, it erases all of your navigation on the hard drive. However, why not use the private browsing? Private Browsing - use Firefox without saving history
-
How to remove unnecessary files from the hard drive using Lightroom.
Hello
I use Lr 5.7 on Win7 64-bit. I would remove completely some old files and their contents that were part of my previous, very messy organization. I still have parents and masters images files, so I have no need extra junk on my hard drive.
I tried to do a right click on the file, but the only option is to delete the catalog. I saw posted solutions that say click on icon less. I don't see an icon less anywhere. As far as I know, Lightroom really doesn't want "delete me" anything.
Thank you!
Dave
have you tried to delete images? You can't delete the folders...
-
don't need anything on this subject but load anything sections c and d of new points has the space so I geta message that there is no space
How to change a hotmail password
Hello
My advice to you is to take the person to the computer and get windows 7 resettled corredtly
If you have vista installed on a partition, it can be deleted, but we do not know how your operating system have been implemented by them
and for Hotmail issues:
I'm sorry, but we cannot help with hotmail problems in these forums in response to vista
Please repost your question in hotmail in the hotmail link below forums
http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=1
ForumsConsult with Microsoft Certified Solutions -
How to permanently remove files from my hard drive?
After I send the files unwanted trash, then empty the trash, how I permanently delete these files from my hard drive?
Hello
CCleaner has the ability to erase free space.
CCleaner - free - download of Piriform or FileHippo (below the offer costs).
CCleaner is our system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your
system - allowing Windows to run faster and free up valuable disk space. It also cleans
traces of your activities online such as your Internet history. In addition, it contains a fully featured
registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and
contains NO Spyware or Adware! -Includes the reader - wiper (Tools - wiper Drive), which has different
levels of wiping securiity of free space or the whole disc.
http://www.Piriform.com/ccleaner/downloadForums - help for CCleaner here
http://Forum.Piriform.com/You can try this or similar utilities.
Destructive PC is a software removal and data file shredder free, can permanently delete files,
records and make it unrecoverable, completely destroy the files you specify, make it impossible
for anyone to restore deleted information! Prevent your company data, important documents and
personal information of remedial classes.PC Shredder is a Freeware. It's free for personal and commercial use. Destructive of documents PC works on
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista. There is none
requirement of the minimum hardware requirements for PC Shredder runs correctly.
http://www.pcshredder.com/Eraser - free - an advanced security tool for Windows that allows you to completely remove
sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting many times with carefully selected
bosses.
http://eraser.Heidi.IE/Best utility of free secure erase
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-secure-erase-utility.htmThere are other tools available from Freeware to commercial products - BING or Google.
I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">->
-
Recovery of data from a hard drive.
I have a hard drive that was used to store data (i.e. The drive D:\). Suddenly, it is not recognized as being in the format and/or I'm unable to access the data.
You can use data recovery software to restore your data from your hard drive inaccessible. The I know is Remo Recover (Windows), it's a good recovery software. It supports recovery of files from the formatted hard drive. It can also recover your partitions deleted from your hard drive.
-
After removing a virus from my computer last year, I struggle to access most programs such as media player and other things. When I try to open something, I get a popup asking me to choose the program I want to use to open this file. For some programs, this file is actually listed. But for the most part, they did not. For example, Nero express is what I use to copy CDs or DVDs. I have to go into a safe mode to use it as well as using programs to run virus checks. I was told that the virus had somehow corrupted or affected my file extensions. I almost had cheated using powerful PC Max but did some research beforehand. Any suggestions?
original title: File Extension problemsIf you need to go to Safe Mode in order to use certain applications (for example, Nero Express), particularly antivirus scans, you most likely have not successfully removed all malware from your computer.
How did you remove the virus from your computer last year?
You then install an antivirus application? Which one? Are you still using it? What's his current subscription? Its subscription has already been authorized expiration?
What version of Windows, including service pack, do you use?
What other anti-malware software do you currently use?
Have you analysed recently with the following free tools? Otherwise, download, install, update and run scans (not simultaneously) with each of them:
MalwareBytes AntiMalware
SUPERAntiSpyware
Like many also restore file associations.- Right-click on a file and select open with > choose program.
- Look in the lists of programs (split in 'Recommend programs' and 'Other programs')
- If you can't find the application you want to use to open this type of file, click on the button "Browse".
- The "Program Files" folder should open (if it isn't, go to C:\Program Files
- Find the program you want to use. If you are looking in C:\Program Files\
------, you determine which file is the actual program. You should be able to tell from the icon. If not, see note below) - Select the program (the exe file or the name of the program in one of these lists) and check the box "always use the program selected to open this type of file"
- Click OK
- Repeat the above for each type of different file according to the needs
Note: If you need to determine the EXE file for an application, just right-click on the shortcut you use to start the program, and then select Properties. Click on the tab "shortcut". The 'Target' box contains the path name to go to the executable (EXE file) for the program. For example, the executable file for Firefox is "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
There are a few exceptions, including but not limited to Microsoft applications, which use a more obscure reference to the target. Word, for example, indicates the 'target' as a 'Microsoft Office' gray of no matter the version. The real exe for Word is 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICEnn\WinWord.exe' where the nn refers to the version of Word that you have (Word XP/2002 is 10, Word 2003 is 11, Word 2007 is 12, Word 2010 is 14).
If you need assistance with a shortcut that does not directly show the name of path, ask.
-
I have always used the windows logo + L key to lock my computer, I remove things from my hard drive and now it locks not for me... need your help :)
Hi ddbowers01,
The other shortcut keys work?
Try pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then try to lock the computer and check.
Check the setting below:
a. in the Control Panel, click user accounts.
b. click on change the way users log on or off the power.
c. Click to uncheck use the screen of welcome for a quick and easy connection.
d. click OK.
With regard to:
Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.
Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
-
Once that a file is uploaded to iCloud drive remove it from my hard drive to free up space?
I want to free up space on the hard drive of my MacBook Pro. Once I have download on iCloud can I delete from my hard drive and still maintain a file of cloud? Another way to put it: once a file is uploaded to iCloud by car, if I remove my hard drive it will remove automatically iCloud drive?
Thank you
David Goldsmith
iCloud Drive is a synchronization service. If you delete a file from iCloud, it is removed from iCloud drive and vice versa.
It is not an effective way to free up space on your MacBook.
-
As I was deleting some files from my hard drive, I came across some files that I couldn't remove with a message saying remove wite protection. Help!
This error indicates that an application is using this file at this point here. If you are unable to remove it, restart your computer and then try to delete it.
IF YOU ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL WITH THE above METHOD, THEN TRY to USE UNLOCKER, a free application that disables the application using the file that you want to delete.Download unlocker from here-http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/Click on the above link and click on download the newer version on the right side of the screen.Download UNLOCKER from the link given above and install it. (you may need to restart the computer)Right-click on the file you want to delete, and then click unlocker.A new window opens showing all applications using this file.Select all files, and then click on unblock.Now right-click on the file you want to delete, and then click on remove.YOUR FILE WILL BE DELETED SUCCESSFULLY.If you are still unable to delete that file and unlocker shows no application, then follow these steps-Right-click on the file you want to delete and click unlocker.A small window will appear.In the drop-down list, choose delete, and then click ok.Your file will be deleted on the next reboot of the system. -
I accidentally deleted programs that my computer needs access to the Internet. I tried the system restore, but nothing. Can I re - install the original software without compromising documents on the hard drive?
Thank you
Jill
Hi Jill,
Yes, reinstall the programs would not remove the existing files on your hard drive. Your old files remain unchanged
-
I can't remove from photoshop or dreamweaver from the hard drive. I'm trying to uninstall programs, but I get an error saying try cleaning tools. I did but no help.
Phil maass
Hello
If it's just windows * + that delete the folder C:/Program Files/Adobe
If it's the MAC: trash the applications and empty the trash.
Here are also some files you want to delete.
Manual uninstallation of Adobe Creative Suites
**********
Windows XP
**********
~ The files / folders.
% temp %
C:\Program Files\Adobe *.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe *.
C:\Documents and Settings\
\Application Data\Adobe *. C:\Documents and Settings\
\Application Data\com.adobe.* C:\Documents and Settings\All Users application Adobe *.
C:\Documents and
Settings\Application app Settings\ Adobe *. ~ Registry keys.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe
*********
Windows 7
*********
~ The files / folders.
% temp %
C:\Program Files\Adobe *.
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe *.
C:\Program Files (x 86) \Adobe*
C:\Program Files (x 86) \Common Files\Adobe *.
C:\ProgramData\Adobe*
C:\Users\
\AppData\Roaming\Adobe* C:\Users\
\AppData\Roaming\com.adobe.* C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\Adobe* C:\Users\
\AppData\LocalLow\Adobe* C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Common Adobe *. ~ Registry keys.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VirtualStore\Machine\Software\Adobe *.
*********
Mac
*********
~ The files / folders.
/ Applications/Adobe *.
/ Applications /. AdobePatchFiles (hidden, use Go > order of the folder)
/ Applications/utilities/Adobe *.
/ Library/Application Support / Adobe *.
/ Library/Preferences/com. Adobe *.
/Users/ [user] / Library/Application Support / Adobe *.
/Users/ [user] / Library/Caches/Adobe *.
/Users/ [user] / Library/caches/com. Adobe *.
/Users/ [user] / Library/Preferences/Adobe *.
/Users/ [user] / Library/Preferences/com. Adobe *.
~ Jitendra
Maybe you are looking for
-
I found a pad that belongs to someone, so I know how the owner to return the unit
found an ipad that belongs to someone, then how do I know that the owner to return the unit
-
For some reason that I do not have the DB tools Fetch Table Data.vi, I have the DB tools Fetch Record Set Data.vi. This vi does not seem to do what I wanted. I just want back the data after executing querry vi. Thank you
-
I just bought a new computer with Windows 8. I loaded the software for my Photosmart C5180 all-in-one printer. It seems to print fine but when Itry to read a memory card I get an error message: -. Z:\is is not accessible - the handle is invalid
-
Based on the roles of the views of CLI with AAA method
Hello I'm configuration based on the roles of views CLI on a router to limit access to users. My criteria: -There should be a local user account on the router that has the view of 'service' in the annex -If the router is online and can reach the radi
-
I'm trying to convert a Linux x 64 machine and get this error at 98 percent.«FAILED: unable to reconfigure the virtual machine of destination.»I attached the logs, please help.