I Think I Have A Virus Delete It

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September 15th, 2003, 04:07 PM
n_a_daze

I Think I Have A Virus Delete It

I INSTALLED AND HAVE BEEN RUNNING KAZAA AND THEN ONE NIGHT BULLDOG?? POPPED AND SAID THERE WAS A VIRUS IN ONE OF THE GAME THAT WAS DOWNLOADED FROM KAZAA AND I COULD RUN AND INSTALL IT WELL I DIDN'T BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT AND INSTALLED NORTON WELL ANYWAY NORTON DID NOT POP UP ANYTHING FOR A VIRUS BUT MY COMPUTER ISN'T ACTING RIGHT IT IS VERY SLOW AND WON'T DIAL UP THE INTERNET RIGHT. ANYWAY I DELETED THE KAZAA PROGRAM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FILE THAT WAS INFECTED IT WON'T LET ME DELETE IT.
PLEASE HELP!!!
I FEEL HELPLESS
I AM RUNNING A PENT 4 DELL
September 15th, 2003, 04:16 PM
VerLux

Do you know how to restart in safe mode and delete the file? What is the filename?
September 15th, 2003, 04:17 PM
TangZ

if you want help from us, please keep your warez comments to yourself. also please do not type in caps! please edit your message accordingly or one of the moderators will....(just a lil warning)
September 15th, 2003, 04:42 PM
n_a_daze

I think I have a virus

Thanks a lot for your help Verlux!
Will you please tell me how to reboot in safe mode I was more familar with my old system then I am Windows Xp and how to delete it.
Again thanks for your help.

Tangz - If you don't want to help me that is fine!
I am glad that this is not the first time on this site. I would have felt like it was just full a bunch of big mouths.
Just a lil' warning :-)
September 15th, 2003, 04:53 PM
VerLux

When you restart your computer, as you boot up, press F8 repeatedly. A menu will appear asking how you'd like to boot, and the top choice is Safe Mode, so you go ahead and press Enter. Once you're in Windows you can delete that file. It's important to know the filename and what folder it is located in before you do this.

Also, there is a reference somewhere that is causing it to load at startup in a normal boot situation. You need to find that reference and delete it, too. You can find the reference by running MSINFO32 (Start->Run->msinfo32) and going to the Software Environment-> Startup Programs. The filename will be listed there, and where it loads from.
September 16th, 2003, 08:14 AM
n_a_daze

I tried doing this last night and when I did it said device failure (Ithink) hit F1 or F2 I did this and did not get a choice of safe mode??
What about turning back the clock I know once and of course I can't remeber how to do it I (with the help of support, that I don't have now) turned back the clock on my computer and it took it back to the way it was?
Thanks again for your help
September 16th, 2003, 09:59 AM
Lance1

Quote:

I tried doing this last night and when I did it said device failure (Ithink)

Did you get this when you were tapping F8? Or when you typed in the run command msinfo32? msinfo32 will give you the system information and F8 will bring you to the boot selection as verlux mentioned. Try the F8 again, go to safe mode and try to delete that file.

Also run a virus scan in safe mode and delete any infected files that it finds. Keep in mind that some file being deleted may affect the operation of some applications and may need to be reinstalled.

PS: Don’t listen to people that have no interest but to insult or berate a post! Not mentioning any names…

Lance.
September 16th, 2003, 11:22 AM
n_a_daze

I got that when I tapped F8 I tried it a couple of times
but I will try it again
Thanks Lance 1 (your pic looks mean) :-)
September 16th, 2003, 08:52 PM
Nix

Re: I think I have a virus

Quote:

Originally posted by n_a_daze
Tangz - If you don't want to help me that is fine!
I am glad that this is not the first time on this site. I would have felt like it was just full a bunch of big mouths.
Just a lil' warning :-)

Don't know about Tangz warez comments, but the one about typing in CAPS is very relevant.

It not only makes it harder to read but for Intenet ettiquette (sp) it implies that you are shouting at us.

No one likes to be shouted at.
September 17th, 2003, 12:41 AM
Lance1

Quote:

Don't know about Tangz warez comments, but the one about typing in CAPS is very relevant.

It not only makes it harder to read but for Intenet ettiquette (sp) it implies that you are shouting at us.

No one likes to be shouted at.

What is it with individuals that bang other posts just because of the way that they’re worded, or the format, or the font, upper and or lower case. You know what I think? The ones that do this are so thinned skinned… well you know what I mean. This is a help forum not a bash forum. Grow up!

n_a_daze, That is my eye on the world. Keep it cool man!
September 17th, 2003, 12:55 AM
Nix

Quote:

Originally posted by Lance1

What is it with individuals that bang other posts just because of the way that they’re worded, or the format, or the font, upper and or lower case. You know what I think? The ones that do this are so thinned skinned… well you know what I mean. This is a help forum not a bash forum. Grow up!

n_a_daze, That is my eye on the world. Keep it cool man!

A search for shouting caps revealed these threads, I checked the first 6 and they all pretty much said the same thing in regards to being hard to read and shouting.

It's not individuals banging other posts, it's www nettiquette as they call it, you don't type in caps because it is considered shouting - it may even be mentioned in the forum rules, but I can't be bothered checking - maybe one of the moderators will step in with some nice calming words that will put everyone at peace.
September 17th, 2003, 01:00 AM
ttodd

I have always felt that Norton is a piece of [*-deleted word-*] Virus program.. You are one of dozens i hear throughout the month where Norton didn't help them, even with updates...

(*** Polite language only please *** - WSUA 3. a.)
September 17th, 2003, 01:27 AM
Lance1

Nix, I looked into the posts, and I still have the opinion that the ones that complain of the type of font; upper or lower case, are thinned skinned! I, for myself don’t care if the post is upper or lower case. HELP OR DON’T HELP!!!

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT FEELS THIS WAY?
September 17th, 2003, 02:31 AM
Nix

Quote:

Originally posted by Lance1
AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT FEELS THIS WAY?

Crikey, bold too, now you must be really shouting. LOL ;)
September 17th, 2003, 02:45 AM
Lance1

I thought that would get your attention!!! I think you know what I’m getting at!! My opinion stands. THINNED SKINNED!!
September 17th, 2003, 02:48 AM
Lance1

I’ll see you in the morning Nix!! 7 AM sharp!! B.C. Time.
September 17th, 2003, 05:49 AM
Leurgy

Now, now, now, lets all try to get along. After all, we're all fightin' for the same cause.
September 17th, 2003, 01:47 PM
n_a_daze

I am sorry if I offended anyone but I am at work and the system in always in caps - and didn't really see a big deal with it. I am with Lance 1 all the way!!

By the way I did get to safe mode and deleted the program. I ran virus scan but didn't come up with anything??? I tried msinfo32 but I didn't see anything that looked like that file so I didn't delete anything.

I want to thank you all for your excellent help!!!
September 21st, 2003, 06:45 AM
Nix

Hey Lance1, looks like the subject of caps typing has come up in the OT of the week in the Feedback section:

Check It Out

and it wasn't me who raised it, although I was only beaten by about an hour or so.
September 21st, 2003, 08:15 AM
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September 21st, 2003, 08:59 PM
outta-line

I am the manager of more than one site and have not seen this much [*-deleted word-*] raised over such a minute matter as format of a post. Ifd a member feels that they are that upset about the format of a message they should get a life. i spend more hours helping posters on my forums than most people do at work, and yes it is all free. If this much energy was expounded on solving problems this would be a better site and not scare new people away. i make sure my sites are porn and vulgarity free as much as humanly possible and I expect each of my assistants to do the same. Ettiqutte is important, but so is reality. Many machines are setup in caps only and this appears to be the case here, so where is your apologies since you were quick to condemm the poor guy!!!! If the post is so offensive because of caps, JUST SKIP IT!. Enough said as I am really interested in reading and learning , and possibly helping out here when I can. :rolleyes:

(*** Polite language only please ***)
September 21st, 2003, 10:06 PM
Nix

Quote:

Originally posted by outta-line
Many machines are setup in caps only and this appears to be the case here, so where is your apologies since you were quick to condemm the poor guy!!!!

Well the fact that N_A_Daze posted back in lower case with an apology would maybe suggest that his/her machine is not aset to all caps.

Yes there are better things to discuss, but it was more principle of the situation.
September 21st, 2003, 11:12 PM
Lance1

Thanks Nix, I liked reading the Things that get up your nose post!!! Sorry to shout!! HAHAHA. Burying the hatchet man, “Peace” :D
September 21st, 2003, 11:31 PM
Nix

and "PEACE" to you.

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