PC Infected

[Lyrrad]

Hi

I am pretty sure my PC is infected. I can't download Super Antispyware at the moment and I'm not too sure if that is due to my problem. I keep on getting redirected when choosing a website from google, and I have not got any system restore points.

I really don't know where to start.

[robbeye]

Do a virus check. You have been infected with viruses and spyware. Try and download the free spybot search and destroy and the free AVG anti-virus and run both applications but do a definitions update first. If this fails I would suggest a last option to reinstall your OP system.

[cunny]

Download avast home, its free and 1 of the best anti virus knocking about.

As stated a reinstal of your os could be on the cards

[gmb45]

malwarebytes m8 will sort the viruses,

[Lyrrad]

malwarebytes m8 will sort the viruses,


Well it hasn't been easy. I could not get Malwarebytes, Spybot or Superantispyware to run, even in SAFE MODE. Googling this issue led me to Norman Malware cleaner & Dr. Web Anti Virus.


Norman Malware cleaner allowed Malwarebytes to install and run and do it's job. I'm getting there but am just doing a full scan again in SAFE mode with Dr. Web Anti Virus. It is picking up more than it did in Quick Scan mode. NOD32 failed to pick up on issues that Dr.Web managed. I am most probably 'clensing' files I may not need to, but in my position I will be over the moon if all is up and runing again in the not too distant future.

Backdoor.Tdss.119 seems to be 'status'that is causing main problems.

[chroma]

Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/)

free online virus scan from trend micro, saves downloading anything.

[sean00]

Had the same problem a few week ago, getting rediretedt to different sites, could not get to most antivirus sites, kept getting redirected elsewere, of the antivirus progs i managed to download none of them would run, ended up doing a reinstall, hope you have better luck than me.

[Lyrrad]

I'm now back up and running, and machine is all okay other than a delay of about 30 seconds to load up Firefox (once loaded all is okay). Any ideas how to improve this?


CHROMA: Dr. Web Anti Virus is just that. I'm use Comodo Firewall and Returnnil combination on a laptop and don't bother with Anti Virus at all. Other than the need to turn off Returnnil when needed, it's a combo that works for me.

[caveman_nige]

you don't use an antivirus? your brave in this day and age i would not have a pc on the net or emailing without one... why do you choose not use one?

[Lyrrad]

you don't use an antivirus? your brave in this day and age i would not have a pc on the net or emailing without one... why do you choose not use one?


Firstly I am using this on an Asus EEE 701, so I have limited HD capacity and do not save shed loads of anything to it. In the 14 months of ownership I have never experienced any problem whatsoever and surf the net daily with it.


When you use Returnil a virtual drive is created. It is that drive that is then open to all the normal nasties associated with the online experience. On closing down your PC that drive is erased and any/all harmful problems. Your main drive is not open to the internet.

Downside.

If you download a program that you like you have to open up returrnil turn it off and reboot. Then you are now UNSAFE. Then you can re-download program and immidiately turn on returnil (no need for reboot).


Plus side

My laptop always reboots in exactly the same stable state.

It takes a bit of getting used to and I only use it for a laptop which is used mainly to surf the web. The laptop is networked so I need to be thoughtful.


The above is my take on how Retunil works (their website seems unavailable at the moment).

It is a more simplistic version of this

Sandboxie - Sandbox software for application isolation and secure Web browsing (http://www.sandboxie.com/)

If trying Sanboxie make sure you understand how it works. I found retunil was easier to use, and Sanboxie had a conflict with something (I can't remember what it was, but it was pretty much specific to me)

Certainly look at this

http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?HelpTopics



This thread may help

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/archive/index.php/t-234938.html

[caveman_nige]

I see, so its like using MS Steadystate...

[chroma]

you don't use an antivirus? your brave in this day and age i would not have a pc on the net or emailing without one... why do you choose not use one?

i run common sense 2009 ;) not had a virus since i uninstalled "morpheus" back in the late 90's

i make sure i check off on md5's and checksums before executing any code too and my browser prompts me before it runs any scripts.

i run a corporate grade hardware firewall that i "obtained" for free several years ago.
corporations where getting charged a few years back for dumping computers after upgrading stuff, so i put out a few adverts saying i would dump them for free and even pick stuff up for nothing.

i built a ton of units over the summer (just as pentium4s/athalons hit the market so everyone upgraded and again with lcd monitors) and punted them for ?100 a piece to local college and university students whos only concern was ms office and an internet browser.
paid me through university and gave me money on the side to burn on sweet sweet beer, as a bonus i landed a lot of corporate grade cisco gear (getting into those without knowing both passwords is a complete nightmare but entirely worth the effort)
2 summers work hauling units with a shitty rust heap van landed me a lot of money from kids wanting computers on the cheap.