i have got the winpc antivirus, i tried to purchase software and due to the virus i cant even load it…..nor can i start the computer in safe mode or add or remove programs……can anyone out there help?
i have got the winpc antivirus, i tried to purchase software and due to the virus i cant even load it…..nor can i start the computer in safe mode or add or remove programs……can anyone out there help?
This Win PC malware is becoming a very common problem! Here are steps to get rid of this rogue infection once and for all.
SHORT VERSION:
1 Use another computer to download Malwarebytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org
2 Rename the downloaded file to something like HELP.exe
3 Transfer the renamed file to a thumb drive or CD.
4 Boot the infected computer to SAFEMODE
5 Install the renamed file from the flash drive or CD.
6 Run the program.
LONG VERSION:
Info on this type of infection from bleepingcomputer.com:
This is a new rogue anti-spyware program. Like its predecessors, this program is installed and advertised through the use of Trojans that display fake security alerts on your computer. These security alerts state that your computer is infected and that you should click on them in order to download software that will protect you. Once you click on these alerts, the Trojan will automatically download and install the program on your computer.
This program has only one purpose and that is to trick you into thinking you are infected so that you purchase it. Please ignore any warnings that this program may display and instead use the free program below to remove this program and any associated malware.
You MAY be able to download, install and run Malwarebytes anti-malware program from http://www.malwarebytes.org, or you may need to use a clean computer to download the program from http://www.malwarebytes.org and copy it to a flash drive or CD. Then transfer the install file to the infected computer and install and run.
Occasionally you will not be able to run this program without being in SAFE MODE. To get there, reboot your computer and tap the F8 key, repeatedly until a menu comes up. You want to choose SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING.
If you still are unable to run this program, you may need to RENAME the downloaded file to something like HELP.EXE before you transfer it to the infected computer or you may be able to RUN the program directly from the flash drive.
HTH!
it’s a malware you can just download these 2 free softwares and can scan your hard disk to make your computer safe and secure
1) Download Avira as antivirus (it’s free)
Avira AntiVir Personal – FREE antivirusAvira AntiVir Personal – FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
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2) Now you need anti spyware and anti malware (it’s free)
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% Free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.
You can download it from here
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
After downloading and installing them make sure to run a thorogh scan from each of them to fix your computer
All the best !!
This is the Site For Microsofts Live security Scanner and Virus removal tool.
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt
Try a few alternative programs. Malwarebytes (although this is commonly blocked by viruses) and SuperAntiSpyware first. If not try Avast and set it to do a boot time scan if it loads.
If you are quite good with computers a way that is absolutely certain to work is a bootable antivirus disk. Which is what i use for all viruses.
http://remove-malware.com/how-to/how-to-build-a-bootable-anti-malware-disc-videos/
There is how to make one for free. You need a windows disk to do it though.
open computer in normal mode and then put your windows xp cd in cd room and just click yes when it get auto start …….
continue the process it means that u are updating your windows……
after all that install avast or avg i your computer and get a complete scan….
antivirus should be up to date
remove this infection manually. here’s manual removal guide: http://www.spywares-remove.com/remove-winpc-antivirus
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