infected his computer.


My fault as Norton expired...


This one is sophisticated... it has inactivated administrator options and the cd/dvd wont open damn it... Cant load spy-bot or anything of the like..

HELPPPPP!!!!!

Can it access the internet? You could download the update for Norton and try to identify what he's got and eradicate it.

Mars23 said:

Ok so if I have to purchase a new software, i want to know which one i should invest in people!

Mars23 said:

Because I dont think Norton is all that!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

McAfee's not bad.

And, you say Spybot is inoperable?

ThreadBare said:

Yeahhhhh whatever is taking host wont let me load it... how damned clever!

Get avast! - it's free and to my mind, very good. Been using it for 3 years now and never a problem. It takes a good while to start up and to do scans but seems to work very well. The on-access scanner seems to pick stuff up quickly as you surf and download too and gives you instant options to close the browser, delete or quarantine a file.

http://www.avast.com

Of course if it's really bad, it won't allow you to install software.

hmmm download avast and then run it in safe mode

if u have partioned your hard drive, over write the partition with the operating system
with a fresh install then buy norton/mcafee they both do the same thing..
but this time make sure all your virus definitions remain up to date..

Yeah, don't spend any more money on anti-virus software, there is too much free, open-sorce stuff out there. I recommend Avast.

Another alternative is to backup the files he wants onto an external drive and then wipe the whole hard drive and reinstall Windows. It's always nice to start fresh. Then get him set up with Avast and perhaps some other programs to block the bad stuff.

eraclito said:

In safe mode? :sad2 ; because it cant penatrate as is.... I feel chastised...

My wquestion... do I have to re-buy Norton for all 3 computers seperatly or does it multi license?

Will it cean this mess without scrapping windows?
[Edited 1/13/08 20:18pm]

The above mess compliments of my sons computer! Try quoting it and you will see what i did!

technol21 said:

Avast cant access the corrut files!

Ok so Norton is viewed as best option?

First get the comp to a service point.

Then install Avast.

rushing07 said:

I AMMMMM the service point....

Take it into a computer place and get them to kill it or quarantine it.

Good luck.

luv4u said:

Ill do that .... gees I hate this.....

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

That sucks though.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

lllaaawd....

rushing07 said:

Does it? Well, I am hardware orientated.... I have built 5 computers.... but Ill have to overcome this too... God willing!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

you could somehow get the update on an external hard drive and run it from there?

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

anime is bad hope it gets fixed asap!

Norton has proved smarter thus far then the saboteurs.... gamers should be shot by the way...

rushing07 said:

Please! Dont underestimate the abilitys of museism.... Ill get it done..


I hope!

sammij said:

Good move if needs be!

Christopher said:

Hes a bit wee for that just yet none the less...

Looks like Ive got it under repair ( God bless it) nothing like the power of a mum of wee barren needing to use all her faculties to save a dime in the year she needs to send her eldest to university...

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

yay! glad its fixed..... u indeed rock.