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pzblues · 21-09-08, 09:07 PM

Hi
I think some sort of virus has installed itself onto my pc, i have ran spyware removers etc with no joy, i then tried to do a system restore but it would'nt start!!

Please Help

Mickha · 21-09-08, 09:33 PM

Some viruses turn off system restore as soon as they load, what Operating System are you running?
What anti spyware and anti virus software are you running and what did they tell you the problem was?
You can run some free online scans to check your PC:
tinyurl.com/bitdefender
tinyurl.com/housecall
tinyurl.com/symantec1
tinyurl.com/kaspersky1
these wont fix your problem but will at least inform you what the problem is.

pzblues · 22-09-08, 04:38 PM

I have kaspersky antivirus and have run the spyware doctor several times, i'm on xp pro, my pc is slow, i keep getting ad pop ups and it also freezes. SWD keeps finding Trojan Virtumonde and Trojan agent, also trojan ANA agent, they are removed but keep returning.

PLease Help..

smoggy · 22-09-08, 05:44 PM

try running superantispyware, free version here
_http://www.superantispyware.com/

Mickha · 22-09-08, 05:49 PM

If they keep returning then they haven't been fully removed.
If you type in your trojans into google:
Trojan Virtumonde
Trojan agent
trojan ANA agent
in separate searches, you will quickly find full removal instructions.
Getting rid oif these Trojans can be tricky so if you do not feel confident in fully removing them manually then I would back up your data and do a new install of XP.

pzblues · 22-09-08, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoggy

try running superantispyware, free version here
_http://www.superantispyware.com/

Top Man, i think i've gotten rid of them, however i'm still unable to do a system restore.. But its a really good proggy, found loads of stuff that SWD did'nt pick up..

smoggy · 22-09-08, 08:10 PM

not too sure what you are saying is wrong with system restore but it can be repaired
WikiAnswers - How can I repair System Restore

pzblues · 22-09-08, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoggy

not too sure what you are saying is wrong with system restore but it can be repaired
WikiAnswers - How can I repair System Restore

Thanks for that, cant seem to be able to locate the INF folder within the windows folder!! I'm also getting a popup on startup saying i'm missing this 'tyilojgv.dll' you would'nt happen to know what it may be would you?

Thanks

Actually, i've just discovered a repair utility within superantispyware, i'll try it now..

eejay · 27-09-08, 02:39 PM

Forget system restore.
It's not reliable, especially when you need it!
Best disable it and regain h/d space.
Google "erunt". Download, read and install it. Much better.

21-09-08, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
pzblues Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	System Restore Hi I think some sort of virus has installed itself onto my pc, i have ran spyware removers etc with no joy, i then tried to do a system restore but it would'nt start!! Please Help

21-09-08, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: System Restore Some viruses turn off system restore as soon as they load, what Operating System are you running? What anti spyware and anti virus software are you running and what did they tell you the problem was? You can run some free online scans to check your PC: tinyurl.com/bitdefender tinyurl.com/housecall tinyurl.com/symantec1 tinyurl.com/kaspersky1 these wont fix your problem but will at least inform you what the problem is.

22-09-08, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
pzblues Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: System Restore I have kaspersky antivirus and have run the spyware doctor several times, i'm on xp pro, my pc is slow, i keep getting ad pop ups and it also freezes. SWD keeps finding Trojan Virtumonde and Trojan agent, also trojan ANA agent, they are removed but keep returning. PLease Help..

22-09-08, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
smoggy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 2,780 Thanks: 240 Thanked 882 Times in 792 Posts	Re: System Restore try running superantispyware, free version here _http://www.superantispyware.com/

22-09-08, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: System Restore If they keep returning then they haven't been fully removed. If you type in your trojans into google: Trojan Virtumonde Trojan agent trojan ANA agent in separate searches, you will quickly find full removal instructions. Getting rid oif these Trojans can be tricky so if you do not feel confident in fully removing them manually then I would back up your data and do a new install of XP.

22-09-08, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
smoggy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 2,780 Thanks: 240 Thanked 882 Times in 792 Posts	Re: System Restore not too sure what you are saying is wrong with system restore but it can be repaired WikiAnswers - How can I repair System Restore

27-09-08, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
eejay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38N, 1W Posts: 6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: System Restore Forget system restore. It's not reliable, especially when you need it! Best disable it and regain h/d space. Google "erunt". Download, read and install it. Much better.

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