I Reinstalled XP Due To Viruses......Still Having Problems

Associate

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Theres no way that the drive WASNT formatted if it was still infected.

He said that it was a fresh installation but admitted that he downloaded driver software from a "third party" website which was probably dodgy in hindsight!

I ended up installing Kaspersky I Security 2010.

When I ran a scan with it, it identified Networm-Win32-Kido.ih and I think Deleted it.

I have since ran several Scans with Kaspersky again and SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes, they didn't identify anything.

Do you think it is OK to relax and just use the PC as normal?

glenwheeler

TBH with you mate, once a virus is in, its done its damage and its just not going to get any better....no matter what software you use. I would format the pc totally. Backup what you can 1st and then just re install the OS as a fresh copy. Any problems I am willing to help you out mate. I run a IT Support and Web Hosting business and can give you a hand. Drop me a PM and we can chat.

aliEnRIK

glenwheeler wrote: »

TBH with you mate, once a virus is in, its done its damage and its just not going to get any better....no matter what software you use. I would format the pc totally. .......... I run a IT Support and Web Hosting business and can give you a hand.

Well 1st up..............WRONG

and 2nd, I wouldnt touch your 'IT SUPPORT' with a bargepole

basmic

If the machine can pass a full scan with Malwarebytes, Spybot Search & Destroy, SUPER AntiSpyware, and ESET's Online scanner I would feel fairly confident.

Richie-from-the-Boro

glenwheeler wrote: »

TBH with you mate, once a virus is in, its done its damage and its just not going to get any better....no matter what software you use. I would format the pc totally. Backup what you can 1st and then just re install the OS as a fresh copy. Any problems I am willing to help you out mate. I run a IT Support and Web Hosting business and can give you a hand. Drop me a PM and we can chat.

aliEnRIK :

- Hoult's Yard, Newcastle
- age 23
- ex Boro Uni Student
- Lives near Lil306
- reads this : http://www.smashingmagazine.com/category/coding/
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olly300

glenwheeler wrote: »

TBH with you mate, once a virus is in, its done its damage and its just not going to get any better....no matter what software you use. I would format the pc totally. Backup what you can 1st and then just re install the OS as a fresh copy. Any problems I am willing to help you out mate. I run a IT Support and Web Hosting business and can give you a hand. Drop me a PM and we can chat.

Incorrect.

I've removed viruses and trojans of my mates computers.

No fresh installs of the OS required.

Then what do I know...........

Associate

basmic wrote: »

If the machine can pass a full scan with Malwarebytes, Spybot Search & Destroy, SUPER AntiSpyware, and ESET's Online scanner I would feel fairly confident.

I have now also ran scans with Spybot S&D and Eset and it came back clean.......hopefully it should be ok now.

Thanks!

Browntoa

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Well 1st up..............WRONG

and 2nd, I wouldnt touch your 'IT SUPPORT' with a bargepole

I 2nd this, always been able to clear stuff off pc's safely without a format

Richie-from-the-Boro

glenwheeler,

if your still reading this

""Sometimes we help, sometimes we hinder but, if you are looking to help you will find that there are frequent mishaps that need expert attention. Give bad advice and ....... we will tell you ....... above all you should know that when needed, all help is welcome regardless of where it comes from ""

Generally [ nothing to do with your join date ] we all help in the full glare and scrutiny of the group. It is very very unusual to offer conditional help via Private Messages.

good luck, at least your team is on auto-promotion.