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2 years, 10 months ago via Twitter

i have a trojan or virus or whatever. who can tell me the free way to get rid of it? i cant do it from the command prompt with vista :(

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dannyjohnson | 2 years, 10 months ago view on twitter
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Here's a one-two punch that I use when I clean viruses for clients.

Download and install BOTH Avira antivirus and Malwarebytes AntiMalware. If you can't get on the net, use a friends computer and a flashdrive or blank CD.
These are compatible with Vista and XP.

Avira antivirus :
I use and recommend a program called Avira Antivir Personal. http://www.free-av.com/ Avira does offer a commercial or paid version, but after using it for a while, I couldn’t see any major differences, minus the popup. Avira does have a Pop Up ad that comes on when you update, but that’s the only drawback to this program, however, if you follow my directions below you’ll probably never see the popup. Sure, I’ll deal with a daily popup to have perhaps the Best antivirus in the world. Did I say Best? Yes, according to many reports Avira is one of the top three antivirus programs and features the easiest interface and features the most consistent scanning engine.
http://www.free-av.com/en/news/41/avira_antivir_premium_is_the_product_of_the_year.html

Here's how to set it up to UPDATE and SCAN AUTOMATICALLY.
http://www.dannythecomputerguy.com/how-to-keep-your-computer-free-from-viruses.html

Malwarebytes AntiMalware :
Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
This will remove and neutralize any malware that is highjacking your system. After you install it, update it (simple) and run a COMPLETE scan. Follow the directions after the scan.

That's it. Download and install both of those programs. You can run both scans at the same time, but may not be able to do anything else (like surf the net) with your computer while they are scanning. It may take 2 hours to scan your system depending on size of hard drives. Sometimes I unplug the internet from the computer while it is scanning, though you don't have to..

Please PM me if I can be of further assistance...
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timcadieux | 2 years, 10 months ago view on twitter
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Go to this MAhalo page (to troubleshoot), there's a section on booting into safe mode and removing any infections.

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don5601 | 2 years, 10 months ago view on twitter
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http://free.avg.com/ Great virus program i love it

It will do what you need and also use spybot.com
great for removeing adware and spyware

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afridollars | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Use AVGfree, Spyware Terminator, Spybot Search & Destroy or Trend Homecare. Try to remove the trojan or virus by booting in safe mode (by holding down the f8 key during bootup). AVG's VCleaner - available on the AVG site - will work from a command prompt.

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