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Help! Something VERY strange happened to my computer.
21 March 2011 | Mene

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.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: computer; hack; virus
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

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.


21 posted on 03/21/2011 9:46:01 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Time to wipe and rebuild. Go with Win 7 next.

That’s my .02


22 posted on 03/21/2011 9:48:45 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: Lancey Howard

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?


23 posted on 03/21/2011 10:03:02 PM PDT by cliff630
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To: cliff630

boot linux from the cd, install a virus cleaner e.g. clamav, mount the windows partition, and scan it from linux


24 posted on 03/21/2011 10:08:54 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Hawk)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Yes--and I felt very guilty laughing as hard as I did! Gotta give it to Laz--he's cold, but darn funny!

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?

25 posted on 03/21/2011 10:27:00 PM PDT by milagro
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To: milagro
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. ; )

26 posted on 03/21/2011 10:38:35 PM PDT by roamer_1 (Globalism is just Socialism in a business suit.)
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To: cliff630

Sorry, I’m no expert.
I just know what works for me on my antique computer.


27 posted on 03/21/2011 10:41:29 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: cliff630

What are you running for anti-virus?


28 posted on 03/21/2011 10:42:24 PM PDT by roamer_1 (Globalism is just Socialism in a business suit.)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Pull the pin on that thermite block and leave the room quickly.
Don’t forget your coffee cup.


29 posted on 03/22/2011 12:31:42 AM PDT by MadJack ("Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." (Afghan proverb))
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Attempt post 24’s result.
30 posted on 03/22/2011 1:53:37 AM PDT by allmost
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To: HiTech RedNeck
boot Linux from the CD, install a virus cleaner e.g. clamav, mount the windows partition, and scan it from Linux

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

31 posted on 03/22/2011 4:02:37 AM PDT by Dustoff45 (The current POTUS is so temporary that FR does not even show his name in their dictionary)
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To: The Cajun

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.....


32 posted on 03/22/2011 6:46:56 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: roamer_1
As my dear late husband always promised he would put on my headstone:

"I KNEW THAT"

(not!):>)

33 posted on 03/22/2011 12:09:13 PM PDT by milagro
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34 posted on 03/22/2011 12:20:42 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: JoeProBono

bttt


35 posted on 03/22/2011 12:21:50 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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To: OL Hickory
I love that list. I once got a hit from a nonsecure NORAD server. I think it was the Santa Claus tracking program!!!
36 posted on 03/22/2011 12:24:06 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: The Cajun

There are nekkid wimins on teh Interwebz? Dang!


37 posted on 03/22/2011 12:26:32 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: cliff630

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


38 posted on 03/22/2011 12:26:45 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Have you seen any messages about your computer having the greatest enthusiasm for the mission?


39 posted on 03/22/2011 12:28:00 PM PDT by tacticalogic
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To: Constitution Day
There are nekkid wimins on teh Interwebz? Dang!

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).

40 posted on 03/22/2011 7:37:40 PM PDT by The Cajun
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