Windows prob Created 20 years ago2004-03-31 10:42:42 UTC by ZombieLoffe

I recently formatted my computer, and when I re-installed XP (home), I first had some major driver problems (damn dell) and then the internet didnt work.

Later, I got nasty viruses (win32 blast.worm) who were shutting down my comp and... stuff.
I formated again, but they came back. They always do - I've now formatted 4 times, and I am a complete moron.

I have Norton Antivirus 2003, but my internet doesnt allow liveupdate to run ( ), so the virus-definitions are 3 years old.
I tried different virus removal tools on the net (trend micro) but they didnt seem to work, or the viruses just came back.

Now, I odnt have a clue what to do, except leave the computer at some repair-service and let them fix the jiffy.
I havent mapped for longtime!
Anyone has any solution to this? Buying a new computer would be one option but since this one cost a fortune and is highly up-to-date, there's really no need, nor money, for it.

Get XP SP1. This includes patches that fix the exploits used by Blaster and similar things. You will also need a firewall.

Links:

ZoneAlarm (the best freeware firewall)

Avast! Anti-virus (also freeware, and certainly better than using NAV with 3-year-old definitions).

I use these myself.

Thanks
I tried Avast! on some previous before-formatting thingy, but it didnt seem to work - XP SP 1a patch Ill try.

ZombieLoffe

is avat a good anti-virus program? because my sub to norton expired and i dont feel like paying if i dont need to

Well it seems pretty good according to those really tough virus rating things.

I installed that Avast thing, and when it was done i restarted -
The boot got stuck on a dos-like screen, flashing a underscore in the top-right corner.
Im currently formatting again.

Btw, im on my parents comp

Uh. Sorry. Never played up with me :

Strange...
Definately get ZoneAlarm, its one of the best Firewalls out there, even the ones that cost money

Ok, it is possible to remove the virus manually! Open task manager as soon as you log in, thej processes and close the process called msblast.exe! EASY! Then Start/Run/services! Then, find remote procedure call, right click then repair. Open regedit and find a key called msblast and delete all of the results. Reboot the pc and hey presto! FIXED! Thats how i fixed it. And, for a decent AV, use Panda Platinum.

Is easywww.exe a virus? That program seems to make my internet play up occasionally...although it might be one of my mum's work programs.

It is a adware. Look at this for more info! http://sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.easywww.html

Isn't that the one that allows you to type the name of the site without the 'www' crap?

vass u ought 2 get a seperate comp for ur mums work and ur stuff. ur comp runs slow n goes crappy if u try n combine them in 1 comp.

Hope that was you, ZL.

Get Mcafee Virus Scan!

I got McAfee! It is the best!!! The old versions sucked, buy the new ones kick the hell out of Norton.

Amen to that

mcafee sucks major bottom! i hate it! every time i play cs online it gives me 5 minutes worth of warnings that counter strike is trying to acess secure files (its own) and yes i have ticked the "i recognise this program do not alert me in the future" box! gaay!

I use antivirXP

I use PC-Cillin 2000 with Zonealarm

I use Avast! - the one that messed up ZL's PC :

I got avast! now... Works fine.

where can i get Panda Platinum? is it freeware?:D

REVAAIV OALD PAOSST!!!11!
I dont think its freeware.

No, it's not.

windows is like a woman - it acts up once in a while, nothing a little gentle "attention*" or a three fingered salute (ctrl+alt+del) won't cure.

*=run every singe diagnostic windows has

Hm, not too strong a similie m'afraid.

ah, DELL and Win XP home
i would rather jump of a cliff than atemt to operate it

:]