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Virus overkill? maybe

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A Pc was very slow and very full on the HD
So I deleted all the user accounts that weren’t needed and programs and saved files etc. that weren’t needed also.
I then ran ccleaner
I then did a Norton scan which found a virus and adware which were deleted I then ran a “Norton power eraser scan which found a virus / malware,
I written the details down off both scan finds and then went into Program file and Program files x86 and deleted the offending programs/ files including the programs I deleted earlier via the “uninstall a program”
I then did a Malwarebytes scan in safe mode this found more malware which was deleted via malwarebites option
I then went back into Program files, program files x86 and users Appdata and deleted any of the files that were left and any I could find that malwarebites had found but they were mostly regedits codes
Ran ccleaner again
I then did a superantispyware scan and a windows defender scan followed by ccleaner again.
I then flushed the system restore points
it now runs better and virus free I think.
Any advice or constructive criticism would be welcome
Thank you
So I deleted all the user accounts that weren’t needed and programs and saved files etc. that weren’t needed also.
I then ran ccleaner
I then did a Norton scan which found a virus and adware which were deleted I then ran a “Norton power eraser scan which found a virus / malware,
I written the details down off both scan finds and then went into Program file and Program files x86 and deleted the offending programs/ files including the programs I deleted earlier via the “uninstall a program”
I then did a Malwarebytes scan in safe mode this found more malware which was deleted via malwarebites option
I then went back into Program files, program files x86 and users Appdata and deleted any of the files that were left and any I could find that malwarebites had found but they were mostly regedits codes
Ran ccleaner again
I then did a superantispyware scan and a windows defender scan followed by ccleaner again.
I then flushed the system restore points
it now runs better and virus free I think.
Any advice or constructive criticism would be welcome
Thank you
Spending my time reading how to fix PC's,instead of looking at Facebook.
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Any advice or constructive criticism would be welcome
Thank you
Use Linux
SCNR
Ok, here's something more constructive: Don't work with an account with administrative privileges. Only use an administrator account when you install new software or change system settings. Keeps 99% of nasty stuff away.
And don't forget to update Windows and all other software regularly.0 -
If you're getting any kind of malware installed on your PC, you need to rethink the way that you use the computer and/or the anti-malware software you're using.
The only malware I've ever installed was on a 133MHz Windows 98 machine that was unusable with an anti-virus running all the time. I used to scan downloaded files, but mistakenly trusted a demo CD that was given to me by a friend without scanning it.
When cleaning other people's PCs, however, I've found the Avast Rescue Disk to be one of the most effective ways at getting rid of malware.0 -
With that much crap i would be wiping the drive and a full reinstall . But in my case its a twenty mi job as i have a backed up image system .0
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It is not my Pc I was sorting it for a friend and had AVG on it and MacAfee.
If I had the back up disc's I would have just done an OS install.
I take it I have good everything right then?Spending my time reading how to fix PC's,instead of looking at Facebook.0 -
Having multiple anti-virus programs running on a system (especially Norton) will cause it to slow down as they conflict.
Just stick to one of the free ones. Microsoft Security Essentials seems to use the least resources.If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button!0 -
If you're getting any kind of malware installed on your PC, you need to rethink the way that you use the computer and/or the anti-malware software you're using.
The only malware I've ever installed was on a 133MHz Windows 98 machine that was unusable with an anti-virus running all the time. I used to scan downloaded files, but mistakenly trusted a demo CD that was given to me by a friend without scanning it.
When cleaning other people's PCs, however, I've found the Avast Rescue Disk to be one of the most effective ways at getting rid of malware.
I use Avast, router firewall, windows firewall, Superantispyware, Malwarebytes, and I still got a boot virus. The asses get cleverer and find ways round to plat nasties. Even opening a Youtube video can get you one because they can hide them somehow.0 -
I use Avast, router firewall, windows firewall, Superantispyware, Malwarebytes, and I still got a boot virus. The asses get cleverer and find ways round to plat nasties. Even opening a Youtube video can get you one because they can hide them somehow.
You could try Firefox with the AdBlock Plus add-on, and subscribe to the malware and scam-sites blocklists. NoScript will block scripts running from domains you don't explicitly trust. And the guard modules of Avast should keep you virus-free.
Ideally, uninstall Java (or at least disable it in your browser) if you have it.
I also use Spybot and SpywareBlaster, which also help block access to malicious domains, although I don't think they're as popular as they used to be.0 -
Ideally, uninstall Java (or at least disable it in your browser) if you have it.
^This helps.
Also, whack up your browser security settings to high. This may cause issues with some valid sites but these can simply be added to your safe/trusted site zone which should be set to medium security imo.
Apart from that and your existing precautions. Keep everything updated, avoid downloading addons/pups and use caution on any um 'feel good' sites you may choose to frequent0 -
Would Java / Oracle show up as an add on in the tools menu on IE?
It isn't in my installed program list
It is just do I know what to look for on other PC's
ThanksSpending my time reading how to fix PC's,instead of looking at Facebook.0
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