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

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

Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 10:42:42 UTC Post #20896
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.
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 12:32:12 UTC Post #20897
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.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 12:47:26 UTC Post #20900
Thanks
I tried Avast! on some previous before-formatting thingy, but it didnt seem to work - XP SP 1a patch Ill try.

ZombieLoffe
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 12:47:58 UTC Post #20901
is avat a good anti-virus program? because my sub to norton expired and i dont feel like paying if i dont need to
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 13:54:13 UTC Post #20906
Well it seems pretty good according to those really tough virus rating things.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 14:56:42 UTC Post #20907
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 :(
Posted 20 years ago2004-03-31 16:51:50 UTC Post #20910
Uh. Sorry. Never played up with me :
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-01 00:16:17 UTC Post #20952
Strange...
Definately get ZoneAlarm, its one of the best Firewalls out there, even the ones that cost money
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-01 15:55:59 UTC Post #20988
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.
m0p m0pIllogical.
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-01 15:59:08 UTC Post #20990
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.
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-01 16:08:38 UTC Post #20991
It is a adware. Look at this for more info! http://sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.easywww.html
m0p m0pIllogical.
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-02 05:05:04 UTC Post #21023
Isn't that the one that allows you to type the name of the site without the 'www' crap?
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-02 07:59:35 UTC Post #21034
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.
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-04 14:39:29 UTC Post #21253
Hope that was you, ZL.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-04 19:26:11 UTC Post #21275
Get Mcafee Virus Scan!
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-05 07:32:56 UTC Post #21312
I got McAfee! It is the best!!! The old versions sucked, buy the new ones kick the hell out of Norton.
m0p m0pIllogical.
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-06 01:52:54 UTC Post #21359
Amen to that
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-06 18:31:31 UTC Post #21501
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!
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-06 19:38:20 UTC Post #21516
I use antivirXP
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-07 07:12:09 UTC Post #21560
I use PC-Cillin 2000 with Zonealarm
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-07 09:07:26 UTC Post #21566
I use Avast! - the one that messed up ZL's PC :
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-04-07 09:56:01 UTC Post #21583
I got avast! now... Works fine.
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-23 14:01:22 UTC Post #53215
where can i get Panda Platinum? is it freeware?:D
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-23 14:03:38 UTC Post #53217
REVAAIV OALD PAOSST!!!11!
I dont think its freeware.
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-24 04:17:02 UTC Post #53439
No, it's not.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-25 16:20:11 UTC Post #54009
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 :)
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-25 16:46:42 UTC Post #54027
Hm, not too strong a similie m'afraid.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-25 17:14:47 UTC Post #54053
ah, DELL and Win XP home
i would rather jump of a cliff than atemt to operate it
:P
Posted 20 years ago2004-08-26 03:40:01 UTC Post #54132
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Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
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