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« on: August 29, 2013, 01:01:48 AM »
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Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 01:07:34 AM »
Haven't been unfortunate enough to be infected with that one.  Have you looked here?

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v71075396_EndUserProfile_en_us

Good luck!
"... the right to be let alone -- the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men."
--Justice Louis D. Brandeis

Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 01:11:09 AM »
If you know how long ago the virus appeared, you can also try using the Windows Restore feature.  That will undo any changes/new programs loaded from the time you select to restore from to present.

Let me know if you need help trying that.
"... the right to be let alone -- the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men."
--Justice Louis D. Brandeis

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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2013, 02:02:20 AM »
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Jl808

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2013, 02:04:26 AM »
1. Go to Safe mode with networking
2. Download the free version of malwarebytes then scan your computer in safe mode.
3. Remove everything it finds.
4. Reboot PC.
I think, therefore I am armed.
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Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2013, 02:05:59 AM »
When you do the system restore to clean a virus, you might have to disable the restore service or the virus can restore itself!  The people who write these deserve life in jail...providing free tech support for the victims!
"... the right to be let alone -- the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men."
--Justice Louis D. Brandeis

1422LR

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2013, 06:16:56 AM »
Kaspersky also has a free scan.

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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2013, 07:39:57 AM »
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Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2013, 08:00:28 AM »
Done it 4 times already and still nothing.

Backtracked with 3 different programs, and the virus still keeps coming back.

Did you disable the restore feature?  Some viruses can restore themselves if you don't.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/turn-system-restore-on-or-off

Try doing that, then repeat the cleaning procedures.
"... the right to be let alone -- the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men."
--Justice Louis D. Brandeis

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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2013, 08:15:33 AM »
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Jl808

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2013, 08:36:35 AM »
Want me to look?  I'm curious how tough this malware is.
I think, therefore I am armed.
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2013, 09:06:53 AM »
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Jl808

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2013, 09:30:08 AM »
PM sent.
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808gmac

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2013, 09:34:43 AM »
Man...I've been doing system restores for the past 6 hours. I have finally been able to log on in safe mode with networking, so hopefully this next solution solves the problem.

I think, you gonna have to format your hard drive by re-installing Windows, drivers, and all softwares again.  You will lose everything though.  Just put your Windows Operating System (XP pro, 7, etc) on the CD drive, then follow the instruction prompt.

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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2013, 10:20:39 AM »
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Jl808

DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2013, 12:02:07 PM »
Sounds challenging. I think I can TRY clear that up for you. Reply to pm.
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42itus

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2013, 09:02:54 PM »
I got rid of mine by restoring and then removing the virus. If you want to know where I got the malware removal let me know. I have to look it up because it's on my other pc. But Buddha JL sounds way more competent than me. Im not too good with computers.

ButtNutt

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2013, 11:34:39 PM »
As 808gmac said, I'd say the best thing to do is reformat the hard drive. Don't fear it.  It's a piece of cake.  Just do it and spare yourself all the madness of trying to do everything BUT that. 
But make sure you only fry the bulk of the space, whatever it is, but leave the small partition it will ask you about reformatting as well.  You'll know what I'm talking about when you get there.  That small partition contains all your drivers.  I've never heard of any virus affecting driver files in their partition - so try the reformat without that partition first. You will spend months shoeing yourself in the bagbeans if you think you can track down every driver you'll need to return your system to normal - and you'll wind up giving up!
When you're done, stay off HaunaPunaTuna.com and you'll be virus free :D

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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2013, 12:10:44 PM »
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ButtNutt

Re: DAMN FBI VIRUS!
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2013, 01:22:05 PM »

Believe it or not, I was browsing through stock and economic sites. Now my girl thinks I got my virus watching porn. I wish it would have; at least I would have gotten something out of it.
Lol. They always think that, don't they?!