Posted on 03/21/2011 8:56:33 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Very strange. Suddenly my computer is unilaterally running Utility Man and Narrator and trying to search for files and enter things all by itself. What kind of shenanigans is this? Can anyone explain. Shouldn't have a virus based on activity at all. Deleted utilman.exe and narrator from System32 folder. Still having weird things happening but attempts to access system stopped.
When I see ANYTHING suspicious going on, the first thing I do is slam (okay, I push) my modem’s ‘standby’ button to disconnect from the internet. Then I bring up and run ‘Window Washer’. Case closed, every time.
(I do have two AV programs running simultaneously: Webrrot and Norton.)
Good luck.
Time to wipe and rebuild. Go with Win 7 next.
That’s my .02
While all you experts are on line, here’s one more. My PC has the White Smoke virus. Malwarebytes doesn’t wipe it. I guess my next step is UGH! Format & reinstall. System Restore didn’t do it, since the virus came shortly after installation. Any suggestions?
boot linux from the cd, install a virus cleaner e.g. clamav, mount the windows partition, and scan it from linux
Anyway--hope you get your problem fixed SOON!
And--feel stupid asking this--but if you turn off your computer (I just got WiFi), can an intruder get into it?
*rolls eyes* *shakes head*
Yes, but he'd have to break into your house, and be equipped with a screwdriver in order to get the side cover off...
If your computer is off... your computer is OFF. ; )
Sorry, I’m no expert.
I just know what works for me on my antique computer.
What are you running for anti-virus?
Pull the pin on that thermite block and leave the room quickly.
Don’t forget your coffee cup.
Cliff - All in all, that is very wise advice. Basically take over your hard drive from outside and clean it up. Unfortunately, the average PC user around here would faint once the Linux OS booted.
Advice to all - Listen to Cliff, but you are going to need to find a linux-friendly friend to walk you through this
Thanks to everyone for your help. Ran Malwarebytes on the computer and found malware. Killed it. Did System Restore as well (I knew that). Running fine so far. Chewed kids out. One of them.....
"I KNEW THAT"
(not!):>)
bttt
There are nekkid wimins on teh Interwebz? Dang!
There is no recovery from white smoke!!!1
They put it in at the wafer fab, once you let it out you are screwed.
komando.com
Have you seen any messages about your computer having the greatest enthusiasm for the mission?
Rumor has it as they frolic around, they can cause all kinds of computer mischief :^)
Just got through looking at a relatives HP Inspirion (under a year old). Hard drive bit the bullet, told him to return for warranty repair and take patience pills as needed (Knowing HP *speedy* repair).
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