Computer tips

[awg]

System restore may not help if that has been infected. MS often takes regular backups and if the last one was made after infection, there will be no help there.

When removing a virus it is often good to turn off the system restore function and then do a clean. If you leave the system restore on, you basically keep a back up of the viral infection..


cheers,

yes thanks, tried all that.

my next step will be using the very lengthy processes shown on this site

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

 

[white_crane]

Try this solution:
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=PE_ZAFI.B&VSect=Sn


Many viruses etc. work the same way. Usually they have a autorun entry in the registry which automatically starts the virus. If you find that the above does not work, you may have to start Windows in Safe Mode. This stops any autorun entries from being executed, therefore not starting the virus. You should then be able to run regedit and remove the autorun entry.

 

[derty]

my next step will be using the very lengthy processes shown on this site

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

I managed to get infected with the virtumonde trojan a while ago by clicking on a link to get horse colouring-in pictures for my daughter - go figure.

Nod32 detected it but couldn't stop the infection. Nod32 couldn't remove it. Spybot and Adaware detected it and went through the cleaning process but could not remove it.

I went through the procedure at MajorGeeks and it worked a treat.

How did you go awg have you cleaned it?

 

[MrBurns]

Always buy a PC from a reliable local who puts them together that way you can take it back if you have problems and you'll always have free phone support.

Try that with Dell or Harvey Norman

Have an external HD to store copies of your important apps and files they are huge these days so if something goes wrong you can restore from there.

Use MS auto update.

 

[white_crane]

Anti-virus programs are only good at telling you that you have virus, nothing more. And sometimes then they fail.

I fix my own computer problems, including viruses.

 

[AbundantIncome]

Re: Computer tips ... internet

should we choose the highest speed or is it overrated ???

what's urs ????

trying to keep overhead low especially while learning ..

thanks ...

 

[OzWaveGuy]

8. Firmware is important. Over the years, there will be firmware releases mainly for your motherboard and graphics card. If you have the skill ensure you have the latest for your machine. Take a backup first.

This is a good one and not obvious to many. I had a machine fail to start because the flash memory was wiped from an incorrect shutdown. Re-installation of the latest flash utility for that specific motherboard resolved the issue.

 

[BBand]

Want to test your computer performance?

Use www.speedtest.net to test the speed of your internet connection to see if you are getting what you pay for

Just hit the black "start test" button at the top middle of the screen

Viola!

This will give you your download/upload speeds

 

[Wysiwyg]

I managed to get infected with the virtumonde trojan a while ago by clicking on a link to get horse colouring-in pictures for my daughter - go figure.

Nod32 detected it but couldn't stop the infection. Nod32 couldn't remove it. Spybot and Adaware detected it and went through the cleaning process but could not remove it.

I went through the procedure at MajorGeeks and it worked a treat.

How did you go awg have you cleaned it?

Spyware Doctor detects Virtumonde Trojan stored in my Alien Shooter video game.Spyware Doctor removes the Trojan but the game is then inoperable.
I checked with the Alien Shooter techs. and they say it is a false detection because there are no Trojans in the Alien Shooter game download.Computer runs fine so I just ignore the supposed Virtumonde Trojan virus nowadays.Bit sensitive to anything suspect is the Doctor.

 

[ck13488]

hey guys,
im pretty good with computers and have been able to clean-up any viruses/adware that my family have manage to infect their computer with but my computer became infected lately and it had me stumped.

google redirected search results to an ad-site, my usb drive was called 'chess' and windows update and AVG 8 wouldnt update. i manually updated AVG and ran a full system scan with the usb drive in but it failed to pick up anything.

this evening i turn on my computer to find that the link checker in AVG now works and google's search results (running firefox btw) are working fine the problem is avg still wont update automatially and when i try to get windows to update it takes me to IE and a google search page

any ideas?

 

[white_crane]

hey guys,
im pretty good with computers and have been able to clean-up any viruses/adware that my family have manage to infect their computer with but my computer became infected lately and it had me stumped.

google redirected search results to an ad-site, my usb drive was called 'chess' and windows update and AVG 8 wouldnt update. i manually updated AVG and ran a full system scan with the usb drive in but it failed to pick up anything.

this evening i turn on my computer to find that the link checker in AVG now works and google's search results (running firefox btw) are working fine the problem is avg still wont update automatially and when i try to get windows to update it takes me to IE and a google search page

any ideas?

Sounds like virus activity to me.

Try restarting your computer in "Safe Mode with Networking". Then see if you can perform an update of avg. Then run a full scan and see if anything comes up.

 

[noirua]

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[noirua]

Spyware Doctor detects Virtumonde Trojan stored in my Alien Shooter video game.Spyware Doctor removes the Trojan but the game is then inoperable.
I checked with the Alien Shooter techs. and they say it is a false detection because there are no Trojans in the Alien Shooter game download.Computer runs fine so I just ignore the supposed Virtumonde Trojan virus nowadays.Bit sensitive to anything suspect is the Doctor.

Hi Wysiwyg, The following website "whatthetech" has a very knowledgeable person on your virtumonde trojan, or virtum gend as it's often called.
http://forums.whatthetech.com/Trojan_Virtumonde_t84564.html

 

[MrBurns]

hey guys,
im pretty good with computers and have been able to clean-up any viruses/adware that my family have manage to infect their computer with but my computer became infected lately and it had me stumped.

google redirected search results to an ad-site, my usb drive was called 'chess' and windows update and AVG 8 wouldnt update. i manually updated AVG and ran a full system scan with the usb drive in but it failed to pick up anything.

this evening i turn on my computer to find that the link checker in AVG now works and google's search results (running firefox btw) are working fine the problem is avg still wont update automatially and when i try to get windows to update it takes me to IE and a google search page

any ideas?

Ok had this last week took me 2 days to work it out -

Firstly you must have CA Security -

http://www.ca-securitysoftware.com/au/internet-security.html

I already had the anti virus app but you need the anti spyware part so just get the lot it's worth it.

Anti Spy will find the trojan when you run it but it will reappear almost immediately when you quick scan again, I had to quick scan and quarantine the trojan a number of times in succession before it disappeared, quick scan only takes a few seconds so it's no problem so -

quick scan quarantine and quick scan again and quarantine and repeat for however long it takes then eventually you will quick scan and the trojan will be gone.

I tried everthing - all the free apps nothing worked and virus protection doesnt pick it up as it's a Trojan - you need spyware - this was the only thing that picked it up and fixed it -
After that your PC is protected - it will come back but will be picked up and quarantined before it installs itself. This will also update itself with new data to protect you ongoing.

All other free spyware apps failed for me.

 

[Underpants Gnome]

Always buy a PC from a reliable local who puts them together that way you can take it back if you have problems and you'll always have free phone support.

Try that with Dell or Harvey Norman

Have an external HD to store copies of your important apps and files they are huge these days so if something goes wrong you can restore from there.

Use MS auto update.

With my Dell XPS laptop I have 24x7 free phone support, and next business day on-site support - I don't have to go anywhere. I've only had to call once, on a Sunday, no hold time. Try that with your local guy

Back on topic, my advice is to not take computer advice from a stock trading forum. This thread has some seriously questionable 'tips'.

Now, contradicting that point somewhat, it's really important to understand backups. This is where there is the most potential for pain, yet most people don't spend anywhere near enough time understanding the problem and how to deal with it. Having a copy of some important files on an external disk is not a backup process.

Read The Tao of Backup ( taobackup.com - I'm not allowed to post links yet...). Make sure you click the 'click for more information' links. It's still extremely relevant after almost 12 years because the concepts have not changed. Only the tools to perform backups with.

 

[MrBurns]

With my Dell XPS laptop I have 24x7 free phone support, and next business day on-site support - I don't have to go anywhere. I've only had to call once, on a Sunday, no hold time. Try that with your local guy
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Thats news to me Dell have a shocking reputation in the US, ok they come to you, but what does that cost ????????

If you buy locally you can just take it back to the shop and they fix it, try that with Harvey Norman

 

[aleckara]

Easy tips:

1) Use a virtual machine. I can't stress this enough and it is a very flexible solution. Install XP in two Virtual machine files. Have one for normal use and one for trading. In effect you have two machines running in one - for my quad core machine this is brilliant. You can even back up your whole computer by going to the Host OS and simply copying the file. Set it up so that your files are accessed via a network drive to the host OS in one particular folder - that way if you need to restore from a backup your documents are safe and viruses will only be able to write from this level.

2) Always stay behind firewalls and routers.

3) If you suspect a virus at all with No 1 - refresh from a backup immediately. No loss done.

 

[CanOz]

Thats news to me Dell have a shocking reputation in the US, ok they come to you, but what does that cost ????????

If you buy locally you can just take it back to the shop and they fix it, try that with Harvey Norman

You have the option when you buy a DELL to have the service, its a couple of hundred bucks from memory.

My boss had his Chinese laptop fixed in Argentina buy DELL, they came to his house with all the parts, fixed it and then left, on a Sunday!

Through out Asia, DELL is renowned for its service.

CanOz

 

[MrBurns]

You have the option when you buy a DELL to have the service, its a couple of hundred bucks from memory.

My boss had his Chinese laptop fixed in Argentina buy DELL, they came to his house with all the parts, fixed it and then left, on a Sunday!

Through out Asia, DELL is renowned for its service.

CanOz

$200 per annum ??? if the price is right it might be worth it but most of the time you're ok so if you go for that after 4 years you've paid out enough to buy a new PC, I'd rather get it locally if they're reliable.

 

[CanOz]

$200 per annum ??? if the price is right it might be worth it but most of the time you're ok so if you go for that after 4 years you've paid out enough to buy a new PC, I'd rather get it locally if they're reliable.

Sure, and to be honest if i lived in Australia now i would build my own, or get a local supplier to help at least.

DELL are our Corporate supplier, so thats why i choose DELL, then i get some free support from our techies here too

The 200 was a once off.

CanOz