Virus Problem

[/Tilt/]

Ok so I downloaded a program today, and it worked. Then earlier this evening I restarted my computer and every time i try to log in to my name it automatically logs me out, like i cant even do anything. Any ideas on what the problem could be and what I could do? I obviously have access to a computer, seeing as Im using my laptop to write this, but my PC has very important files that i will need soon. Hook a brotha up.

[afireinside4848]

were did u download the program from?i downloaded a game from shereaza ad in a folder it had hidden viruses.if u did download it from a p2p program and type in the name of the program then after that virus and it should tell u what virus it is and the affects and stuff or if u ever downloaded sumthing from like kazaa b4 that it mayve taken time to work or sumone took over u comp.

[fadetoblack5297]

that sucks its happened to me before too. im not sure what to do though. i just completely restored my computer. id recommend some kind of tech support first though.

especially since you've got files on there that you need

[/Tilt/]

were did u download the program from?i downloaded a game from shereaza ad in a folder it had hidden viruses.if u did download it from a p2p program and type in the name of the program then after that virus and it should tell u what virus it is and the affects and stuff or if u ever downloaded sumthing from like kazaa b4 that it mayve taken time to work or sumone took over u comp.
yeah, a p2p program. where do i type in the name of the program? like a virus identification website or somethin?

[disturbed2]

get spybot search and destroy. that will help

[/Tilt/]

get spybot search and destroy. that will help
well i cant access a desktop even. I cant do anything on my computer.

[roncobyktel1]

That sucks your gonna probably have to do a complete restore of your hard drive.

[/Tilt/]

That sucks your gonna probably have to do a complete restore of your hard drive.
probably. i know a guy who can do it, only problem is that it would take a while cuz hes busy.

[disturbed2]

so if you cant even access your desktop, why can you still post on the internet.


*i smell a liar*

[/Tilt/]

so if you cant even access your desktop, why can you still post on the internet.


*i smell a liar*
i already said that im using a laptop didnt i? oh well i am. and why would i lie about something like this?

[roncobyktel1]

do you have widows xp on the comp that is locked up? if you do power it down and then back up but hold the f10 key while it is powering back up

[/Tilt/]

do you have widows xp on the comp that is locked up? if you do power it down and then back up but hold the f10 key while it is powering back up
what will that do?

[roncobyktel1]

it will give you the choices between a destructive restore and non destructive restore
destructive will return your comp to the way it was out of the box
non destructive will save loaded programs but you will lose all files you have either way. I know this happened to my comp once and i was forced to do a destrutive restore which is why i back up everything immediately now

[/Tilt/]

it will give you the choices between a destructive restore and non destructive restore
destructive will return your comp to the way it was out of the box
non destructive will save loaded programs but you will lose all files you have either way. I know this happened to my comp once and i was forced to do a destrutive restore which is why i back up everything immediately now
shit then im still screwed cuz i need the files. if my friend cant fix it without destroying everything then ill do that. thanks for the help.

[skizz0r]

Can you access the desktop in safemode?

[BeNz]

Yeah go into safe mode I can't remember how but I think its like press f11 repeatedly then try to run whatever anti-virius programs you have...if you don't have one theres free ones on the net but I don't remember the site :confused:

If not this is what you do:
1. Push every possiable button you can find
2. Cuss at it
3. Cuss at it some more
4. kick it
5. then screw it just put a bullet in it :)

[afireinside4848]

yeah, a p2p program. where do i type in the name of the program? like a virus identification website or somethin?

just go to yahoo.com and in the search bar type in the programs name followed by virus or try typing in "list of kazaa(or w/e u have) viruses"

example:tony hawk pro skater 3 virus

if u need screen shots of what to do ill make um but this is pretty esay to know how to do.

[afireinside4848]

it will give you the choices between a destructive restore and non destructive restore
destructive will return your comp to the way it was out of the box
non destructive will save loaded programs but you will lose all files you have either way. I know this happened to my comp once and i was forced to do a destrutive restore which is why i back up everything immediately now
u couldve jsut said formatted and non-formatted.

[Ryan2003]

lol yeah restart your computer in safe mode. Some computers it's f4, but others it is f5. Press whichever one to start it in safe mode. As long as you can get there you should be able to back up your files that you need. If not there are xp boot disks out there in which you could run your command(dos) prompt and have access to your files. BTW... dont ever download shit off p2p w/o Norton Antivirus, or some type of antivirus, as you have learned. If that doesn't work you probably will have to reformat your hard drive. oh and searching for the virus most likely isn't going to wok unless you know the name of the virus. My best guess would be to
-Boot your computer up normally
-Ctrl+Alt+Del and make a list of all the programs that have loaded on your startup(the virus will not show up in your safe mode)
-Jot down all the names of the programs currently running and then search for the virus

[/Tilt/]

k thank you sir.