No4 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I'm sorry to start this topic, as it is nothing to do with aircraft. I tried to slip the question in to the hierarchy thread, thinking that as we were all talking Microsoft software, and I am lead to believe a large number of you guys are either computer proffesionals or at least more knowledgeable than me, it was almost appropriate, and I was hoping to chat about it by PM. However, seeing as a few posts beforehand, I suggested we stick to the topic, I stand up, raise both hands above my head, and shout "I AM A HYPOCRITE!" It is something I've become used to, and not the worst of my character flaws. I'm not very good at fixing things unless it involves a) a piece of wire, b) a hammer, or c) a bigger hammer; so you can imagine my trouble with computers. ANYWAY! I picked up a new virus (or could it be a trojan blaster worm?), that defaults my browser to either nkvd(dot)us, or smart-finder(dot)biz. Any address you enter will go to one of these sites. It sets itself as your homepage, and adds to the favourites list. Deleting internet files, the favourites, and changing your homepage works after I run SpyBot but not Ad-aware. Problem solved? No, two days later same problem. Surfing some spyware forums, an expert identified the files which hide deep in the windows/system programs. I had a lot of trouble deleting the files, lots of access denied pop ups. SO, if anyone has trouble, PM me and I'll point you to the site that (may have)solved it for me. Please remove this thread if it should not be on this forum. Quote The Coconut King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 solution buy a mac he he he enjoy the build mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargePrime Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 if a=b and c=b then a=c if a virus = cant do my stuff and Buy a mac = cant do my stuff then Buy a mac = a virus No4 Y not just post the site? Quote We know who you are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Originally posted by No4 I'm sorry to start this topic, as it is nothing to do with aircraft. No need to apologize when all things are considered in the Coffee House. For virus protection, browse to either one of these links: McAfee or Norton. These are the two most popular virus products. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John DiStefano Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Jon, I recently has a similar "trojan". I went to Symantec's website and they had a fix..(Norton Utilities found it, but could not remove it) It was a 4 step fix...making a small change to the registry John DiStefano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No4 Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 Should have put it in before.. http://www.computercops.biz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=58710 I'm sure for most of you computer wizards it is obvious and "a small change to the registry", but for me it was a dark and horrible journey to a place I never want to visit again, the registry. Quote The Coconut King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.