martin379 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi, Yesterday I was looking for a keygen for Max 9, thought I had found one on RapidShare, downloaded it but when I downloaded it it wasn't what I wanted so I deleted it. Couple of hours later I started getting High Risk Alert Messages telling me I had a virus called, "Downloader". As I understand it it basically downloads other trojan viruses when you're on the internet. I've tried variua things to get rid of it, running Norton but it crashes. Spybot won't find it and I also tried starting in safe mode, deleting all temporary internet files and cookies but none of it has worked and it's getting worst I'm on laptop at the moment because the PC is now so slow it's unbearable. Anyone got any ideas on removing this virus please post. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh924 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi, Yesterday I was looking for a keygen for Max 9, thought I had found one on RapidShare, downloaded it but when I downloaded it it wasn't what I wanted so I deleted it. Couple of hours later I started getting High Risk Alert Messages telling me I had a virus called, "Downloader". As I understand it it basically downloads other trojan viruses when you're on the internet. I've tried variua things to get rid of it, running Norton but it crashes. Spybot won't find it and I also tried starting in safe mode, deleting all temporary internet files and cookies but none of it has worked and it's getting worst I'm on laptop at the moment because the PC is now so slow it's unbearable. Anyone got any ideas on removing this virus please post. Thanks looks like your going to have to format pc. itl be riddled with spyware. your anti virus wont delete it as it hides. format is only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie c Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 system restore back to before you dowloaded it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Try running a different virus scan like this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonstone Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 get trojan remover bud, hook on msn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFreak Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 if you can, move your files you want to keep from your pc - via your laptop - if you have setup workgroups etc... Using it this way means you are just accessing the files - not physically using the machine as such... retrieve what you can - then format as suggested... My missus got some warning pop up a few weeks back - i went through the resgistry - changed many values to dodgy messages with F's and C's written in place of the normal entries (helps vent frustrations and errors them when they try to run)... The next reboot had around 15-20 of my messages pop up before login screen - i conceeded defeat - removed the files i needed and re-installed from fresh full format... when you format - make 2 partitions - a large main one for programs and os - the 2nd smaller one for files, updates, patches - need to keep stuff... That way - if you need to format - you only do the program/os one - meaning installation is quicker... * this should not be treated as a back-up option - only as a means of quick repair - HDD's die - be prepared * ** Back-ups should be stored away on removed media and away from the machine ** *** if its crucial data - move a back-up to a trusted location - incase of fire (family, friends, work etc) *** as usual - this advice is always too late - but it helps for next time - virus's will never leave the net, information is empowerment and leads to money... basic supply n demand... I've now got my missus using a noddy account - with Run-As admin rarely used - even on certain icons which we know are safe... we ripped out most of the IE allows too... She gets many pop-ups when surfing - but now she reads them all and takes heed of my intruction... She lost about a gig of family photos... i've not told her about the back ups yet - letting her sweat it out I'm no expert, i only have 10 years commercial experience of support etc, but since the days of the XT 8086 and spectrum - i have been using pc's... I hope this helps lads, we've all had dodgy mails, files from both the net and from removable and bonners late at night - it's not easy to be problem free when surfing, but as the old rule says "Be good and safe or be extremely careful"... If it's free and shouldn't be - there can be hidden prices as described by this keygen housed trojan... keep your bits n bytes safe people... Mackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Before you do anything else make sure you have all your important files backed up! Then cross your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini683 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 well i use AVG anti virus software free edtion and everytime you go on your pc it updates itsself which is quiet handy. Works for me ok. If yo want to try it just typre in AVG free edtion in Google and it should come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin379 Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks for all your help guys, I have AVG, Norton and Spybot. I've found a video on Youtube which shows you how to remove it by going into the registry etc But not tried it yet, going to wait until tonight to mess that up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 well i use AVG anti virus software free edtion and everytime you go on your pc it updates itsself which is quiet handy. Works for me ok. If yo want to try it just typre in AVG free edtion in Google and it should come up. Yeah I use avg anti virus and find it very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Avg i found very good when i first started to use it, but as I started to use it I found it not working as good as other Virus Scanners, but yeah it does work and will find many Virus's. A while ago I found a Scanner called STOPZilla, very good, its has Spyware Protection, Pop-ups Protection, and another thing called Siteguard. Its brillant and works fine with me, problem is you have to pay for it, but I would recommend it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie c Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 avg on mine only seems to pick up trojans i had an msn virus and it didn't pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo127 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) avast is the number one and its free type in google avast home edition it will scan for first time on boot so viruses will be as we say asleep! and deletes them Edited April 23, 2008 by Damo127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 used to use panda internet security.... now im on vista i have got avg antivirus, the free one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F2-Fan Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'd go with avast, yes avg is ok but as said it only picks up trojans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin379 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks guys, finally got it fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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