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| Electrk.:
you should be able to use malwarebytes still I don't think there's a time limit; I think it just doesn't do real-time protection --- Quote from: Insert Name Here² on May 16, 2017, 05:53:55 PM ---https://www.malwarebytes.org --- End quote --- ftfy also he literally just said he can't use it |
| Mr Queeba:
also you may want to get a second opinion from hitmanpro edit: looked online and apparently its a virus known as bigfarm.lnk or something, however all the websites that i see to remove it are shady / generalized for other malwares of its category so idk all the sites were updated 4-5 days ago so this may be a new malware strain |
| Remurr:
after working in IT and virus removal for a few years, here's what i'm going to recommend to you: 1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works great, but does not target everything. Run a scan now. Use it to remove things, but don't ever rely on this program to completely defend your computer. 2. Install a dedicated antivirus software. You're going to need something that offers real-time protection and frequent definitions updates. Don't try to fly without one. Try out Avast, Bitdefender, MSE, etc. Stay away from AVG, that stuff is difficult to uninstall. Can't afford to pay for a premium license? The new Windows Defender in the Windows 10 Creator's Update is pretty fantastic. 3. Run AdwCleaner. This program was recently acquired by Malwarebytes and, as their Anti-Malware program focuses on certain types of malware, this one gets rid of pesky adware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ 4. Run CCleaner and uninstall those programs from there. CCleaner is another powerful cleaning tool-- don't forget up though or you could cause some damage. Made by Piriform (the creators of defraggler and speccy), it's a handy tool that I haven't been able to forget. https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download good luck my friend |
| Mr Queeba:
i found a tomshardware article where someone had the same issue http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-3411812/weird-virus-malware-rid.html seems like you may have a rootkit also has instructions to get rid of it |
| Remurr:
--- Quote from: Mr Queeba on May 16, 2017, 06:24:07 PM ---seems like you may have a rootkit --- End quote --- uh oh. if this is true, you could also try running roguekiller, another program in my virus-killing toolbelt that i use to eliminate rootkits: http://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/ |
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