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security/malware/no access to anything!
27-07-2011 10:42 PM
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Could someone please help. How do I get access to things, I tried properties, then security but I still couldn't get access and how do I get rid of that Win 7? thanks
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27-07-2011 11:24 PM
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27-07-2011 11:42 PM
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28-07-2011 12:47 AM
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This answers.microsoft.com article gives information on the virus and its removal (ignore "Vista" in its title, the information also covers Win 7 and XP).
That "answers" article links to this www.bleepingcomputer.com article for guidance on removal of the virus. The article provides a script which can be downloaded (on a clean PC) and copied to a flash drive for use in recovering control of your own computer. Then Malwarebytes is used to remove the virus.
I suggest trying that procedure.
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28-07-2011 7:47 AM
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28-07-2011 9:00 AM
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I'm also very worried because I can't access anything I get messages like windows cannot find C:\windows/system32\igfxpers.exe, make sure you typed the name correctly then try again. I then tried to get into IE and I got the message C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe, windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have appropriate permissions to access the item. I tried a few other things and I can't get into them either. Does anyone know how I can get back into these things. I can't even get into system restore to try to restore it to a couple of days ago. Is this anything to do with the registry (whatever that is) and would I have to take it to a shop? thanks
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28-07-2011 11:47 AM
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Disabling the operation of the virus requires a registry edit which is difficult to do manually. So …
Using your friend's computer I suggest going to the www.bleepingcomputer.com article I mentioned in my prvious post, scroll about half way down the page and you will find a link to FixNCR.reg. Download that on your friend's computer, then copy it to a USB memory stick (flash drive).
This file contains edit commands to change registry settings to stop the virus affecting operation of your computer. To run this…
Remove the memory stick from your friend's computer and plug it into a USB slot on your laptop, locate the drive and display its contents, which should be that .reg file. Double-click the file to run it. That should change your laptop registry settings to restore normal operation of your laptop. The virus will still be running in the background and needs to be removed. However you should be able to install and run the free version of Malwarebytes to do that, as described in the rest of that article.
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28-07-2011 11:56 AM
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30-07-2011 10:27 PM
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The procedure is basically,
On start up , keep pressing Cont+Alt+ Del. This brings up task manager.
Show all users.
you will see a process that doesn't 'look right'.
left click
End process
At this point either a) nothing will happen or b) everything goes blank
If a) close task manager. If you have the right process ( the virus) you will now have access to your anti-virus etc. Run your anti-virus. Do not restart unless it has found and removed the virus.
If it hasn't found and removed the virus ( you will not have 20, 25,35 etc virus's that the fake security warning is telling you only one or two) then download and run Malwarebytes antimalware. This will remove it. Then restart and you will be clean.
If b) the screen goes blank. type Explorer.Exe in new task box. This will start without the virus. Then Follow the removal procedure as above.
a worthy thing to remember is this virus gets 'invited ' onto your computer. Usually from trying to watch a video and the need to 'download a codec', or you need to be running flashplayer xxx or adobe xxx . when you click it you download the virus. Remember a genuine download offers the option to Open or save to.. Always save to ,then scan with anti-virus and AND Malwarebytes. (If you haven't got Malwarebytes - why not, it's free and great).
The only reason anyone wants you to open without saving and scanning is if they have something to hide.
Sorry if it's a bit disjointed, I am typing it as I think of it. I have removed this virus from a friends laptop ( twice) and my daughters once. Another friend has had it several times and I have given up removing it . If he's too stupid to follow simple instructions regarding security then he shouldn't have anything more powerful than an abacus.
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31-07-2011 8:36 AM
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31-07-2011 8:19 PM
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