Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the heads up

Dan

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Zogg, SPOT ON. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

All Dogs should have a dual boot ability. It is child's play to set up.
Stops ... well.... any virus I ever had.

Don't know how effective it is for the rest of the world, but three times since 1988 I have had my "Root Directory" tossed out by a sneaky virus programmer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

I have ALWAYS used a dual boot system to cover myself. No damage ever done that a simple choice of which Dir to boot from saved the day.
Then it's just a matter of formatting from that 1 drive system and ALL the evil goes away. I have always used a external hard drive for all my back ups. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Point two; Wise men keep a CD back up of their most precious program files,photos, etc. If you can afford a few dollars more...
use a external hard drive to store the special things you would lose if you were ever attacked. Isolating the near and dear things outside your computer is a wise option. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Peace,
David

I usually run a linux, but with my newest laptop I have been lazy and using the standard Win7 load. This is a nice reminder to make that linux partition.

For those that run into issues, there are free USB disk bootable Linux OS loads that could be used to access a badly infected machine. Just need a 2GB or larger USB key and a second computer to set it up. I have used Ubuntu Linux for that.

On the Mac you have to manually install it basically. It's not a virus but scareware that tricks you into installing it. Apple WILL assist in removing it even if you are out of support, that was not the case when it first hit, but now that Apple knows what it is they are letting the support staff assist with removing it. Microsoft doesn't assist with removing viruses either so I'm not sure why people are knocking Apple for not supporting removing what is essentially a 3rd party application that the tech doesn't know what it does or where it installs files. However, they are now assisting with removing it if it was installed.

My roommate just got something like this, it started out saying "hard drive failure" with a bunch of "buy this" to fix it programs. After reset it would start loading windows then only show a blue screen. Had to go into safe mode and restore to last update, it worked but took several hours to fully clean out.

When ever I get a crazy virus I go here for help:

http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php

Its free to everyone. Since there staff is small it might take a few days for a reply. They have solved all my virus problems. If they can't fix your problem best thing to do is wipe your hard drive and start fresh.

L4D, for some reason and some how, I was told that you COULD NOT reformat your drive, that it was totally dead.

Thanks for the warning! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I have a hard time understanding how a reformat would not resolve a software issue. I might be missing something though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I´m not native english speaker so there might be a possible misunderstanding in terms but anyway: remember to use firewall programs parallel with your virus scanners. Also remember to keep your firewalls updated. I´ve had only one virus in my computer since I started to use firewall.

You should keep in mind that the best firewall and virus protection is your brain and common sense! I´ve won only once in a lottery in my life, but in the internet I can be "The Lucky Winner" six times in a row just in one day!

T1, You are correct Sir! And thank you for your input!

Is your avatar your actual family Coat of Arms or just something you found?

If It IS your COA, could you explain it?

Thank You

Randy