I downloaded Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware from http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php on another computer, opened file sharing and transferred the file from one computer to the infected one (that virus will not let you visit spyware or anti-virus websites) and then ran the program. You may also be able to download it on somebody's pc and copy it to a cd.

I'm not able to open any spyware or anti virus software I am uploading from cd even...

Malaware generally installs as long you download it and transfer it, fixed the computer I had at work pretty quickly. I had the luxury of being able to download it and transfer it through the network though. That virus can be a pain in the ass though.

I might try and download it at the Library in the morning, or maybe I will get the chance at work..

Thanks for the advice. Did it make everything normal again, completley normal?

What antivirus were you useing when you got the virus by the way?

None, I was on a work computer that wasn't supposed to be used on the internet much because an anti-virus didn't work well with some of the programs that were running. Unfortunately the one website we went to, one of the developers pages, had that virus on it somehow. It cleared up most stuff but I used superantispyware along with it to clear out a couple files.

This is a guide I made for MurderDoll not too long back when she had a similar problem...

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32211

I hope that helps.

Remember to swap the *s with letters to make the words. I had to put em under *s because of Murderdoll's specific problem.

I'm still after other sugestions, the more options the better as it is really trying me.

Thanks ____V____, I will try that one first since it doesn't involve disks which I don't have handy.. :eek:

You are welcome but, thank me when you get rid of the malware. It can be a real pain in the ass.

All the best.

Just an observation - I believe that Zwoti was making a funny. . . he was saying there's too much crap on your computer.

Have you thought about backing up your data and reinstalling windows? It's the most sure way that you have to make sure you get rid of all the crap and get your system back to normal.

yeah just reformat your computer. If you don't have the original disk that came with it..you can find a cracked version online and burn it to a disk..or you might have to on someone else's computer since you probably won't be able to do so on yours. I reformat mine every so often when I get viruses..it's much easier. Anything that you want saved you will have to back up on a disk or another data storage device like a flash drive.

How to change IP address?
 

Lets say for an undisclosed reason (actually, someone having a grudge against me and was consequently told to get fucked) I was banned from a specific site, or a hub as it were...I get a message saying my IP has been banned.

I'd like to have access to this site/hub again as I use it regularly.
So, any way to get a new IP address?
I am on adsl 2, I could be wrong but I thought the ip address refreshed/renewed every time the modem was reset?
Did this, didn't work.
Tried next to use a high anonymity proxy server when I logged in.
Didn't work.

So, what's next?

As to whether your IP refreshes or not, it depends if your ISP allocates you a dynamic or static IP. Who are you with?

Even if you have a dynamic IP, it may not tend to change often. Best to turn your modem off, and wait eg 30 mins before turning it back on and see if you get a different IP. Also, some sites might ban a block of IPs because of the dynamic IP situation.

As far as proxies go, what sort did you use? If it was a transparent proxy, then if the site is well written it will see your "real" IP. Some sites will block known proxy servers to avoid people hiding their IP behind a proxy. Try using TOR.

TPG

It's like a P2P application as opposed to a site.
I had the modem unplugged all night, but I've yet to see the result.
Lets say this dynamic IP thing IS the case, what would be a way around that?

It was a "highly anonymous" one...didn't say anything about transparency, I just enabled it, went back in, same shit happened.
...I don't know what TOR is.

TPG generally gives you a static IP address, unless you are on one of their lower end plans. Look at tpg.com.au - log into your account and look at "ADSL Settings".

"Configuration Option" will tell you what you have (static or dynamic IP).

Now, with regards to the proxy, it depends on what port this software is using. Some proxy services only proxy port 80 (ie http traffic). If it is a P2P program, you may be using another port and may have to set up a proxy and stipulate for it to use that port specifically. Google privoxy and TOR, and Vidalia. This should be able to be configured to do what you require.

Windows 7
 

Anybody tried the Beta for this yet?

I never upgraded to Vista from my XP Service Pack 2 edition because I heard about all the bugs in it and how XP was a much, MUCH better option. Plus, I heard they would be rolling out Windows 7 soon so it made sense to wait.

I read about the beta being available for download. How is it?

And will you be upgrading to 7 too, once it is released?

Linux OSes are actually much more efficient, but sadly lack plenty of independent software support from other companies. Same old story - VHS vs Betamax, Playstation vs Dreamcast...the one with the golden band always wins in the end.

Anything would be an improvement over Vista.

I don't know just yet. Don't think I will beta test either way. I have had literally no problem with Windows Vista thus far. I run some pretty heavy programs for school and haven't had any real issues. Had to download a service pack to get 3D Studio Max to run properly, but everything else is great.

Don't see what all the fuss is.

Vista came installed on my laptop and I've never had a problem with it. BUT I don't ask a whole lot of an OS--I'm not doing anything that requires any heavy duty lifting. I think they patched a bunch of the holes, but like I said, what I ask of an OS isn't too strenuous.

I haven't tried 7, but I've had Vista pretty much since it came out. I think it gets a bad wrap. I haven't had any problems with it at all. Now my Comcast Cable internet on the other hand... Nothing but problems, but the Vista's worked fine for me thus far.

I doubt I'll be upgrading unless I hear of an improvement that leads me to believe 7 is substantially better than Vista.

Over the years I've adopted a 'wai and let them fix the shit' approach to new versions of Windows. When the new version comes out there are always bugs, but the major issue is compatability with programs. While this isn't Microsoft's problem, it still takes awhile for software vendors to put out new drivers for all of the gadgets and programs that we use on a daily basis.

As a guy who is constantly tinkering with electronics (pc, game systems, home theater), I did find Vista far too 'big brother-ish' in the beginning. My main pc is running XP Pro still, and the new laptop is running Vista Home Premium.
Tax return time means the building of a new main rig, and I'll more than likely be trying out Vista 64bit on that one.

I ramble....I ramble....
Long story short;
I've gotten used to Vista like I got used to XP after awhile.
Windows 7 is actually the only OS update that I can recall looking forward to.

Only problem I've seen with Vista is when you install it on a machine and develop driver conflicts, other than that it's been pretty stable. Granted it took them a little while to work the bugs out but it seems like a viable OS now. Haven't tried 7 and I doubt I will, but I'm sure my next PC will come with it.

Virus problem.
 

Well, I downloaded personal antivirus today and it turns out that's one big virus. I was wondering if anyone knew about a free spyware/addware remover download, they could link me to, so i can get rid of it. Thanks alot.

Are you sure you want to download more free software? How bad is the virus? What does it do?

It just says my computer is under constant attack of viruses. Also, really annoying pop-ups telling me about them, and now, my computer is running very slowly.

One place I was told about for free anti-virus software that was reliable was www.avast.com. Hope it works.

1 - Stop by Trend Micro Housecall first.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/


2 - Then download Ad Aware and Spybot, update them and run. Both of them will flush away any annoying remnants.

http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html


All of them are free.

I had this same virus about 2 weeks ago... is the name of virus spyware protection 2009. if so go to bleepingcomputer.com and they will show you step by step what to do. My computer is back and running with no issues

Dude throw in some money and buy norton or something. I have norton and i havent had a virus for a long time it blocks everything. Dont be cheap when it comes to the safety of your computer

Norton works. just b.c it didnt for you doesnt mean it cant for others

Avast and Spybot work fine when used together. Can't beat free.

http://anti-virus-software-review.to...om/index2.html

rated 13th out of 20, and it's only that high because it is "easy" to use.


"but suffers from issues with system resource usage and overzealous integration with your computer that can cause freezing or simple hanging application."

Ah yes, rogue anti-spyware. The number of viruses disguised as anti-viruses is legion.

Go to http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/

The geeks over there can help you. Search their forums before you post a new topic, they've probably encountered your problem before. If you do post your problem it might take a few days for a response, they are busy.

Thanks alot for the help everyone! It's gone now! :D

Tell Me....
 

Is there a program (free) with an easy to use interface, that can monitor all uploads and downloads specifically?

The only reason I need it is because I think my ISP is doing something dodgy.
I have a pretty good package at least that's what she said...
I get 100gb off peak and 100gb ?on? peak with uploads included.

Now I've learned to keep an eye on things in terms of uploads so that I can make sure not to stuff up and exceed it without knowing...I also keep an eye here'n there on my usage through the calculator that the ISP themselves provide, so that if and when I'm nearing any kind of limit (usually gets used more in the "day" period) I'll cut back my usage so that my connection doesn't become speed-fucked.

A few days ago, nearing the end of my billing/usage period I noticed I'd got to 82% on my "day" usage.
So I stopped, well in advance, and didn't download so much as anything as big as a half-hour tv episode throughout the day period - I keep calling it that because I don't know which is on and which is off peak..it's 1am to 1pm I'm referring to here.
I actually think I stopped downloading altogether.

Now, I understand that when you so much as browse websites a certain amount of UL/DL happens. However, when I checked only 1-2 days later, my limit had been exceeded.
That's 18% of 100gb, so 18gb while trying specifically not to download and upload through any p2p programs and visiting only (predominately) known websites.
If browsing always took THAT much usage, then I'd never have any speed whatsoever after about a week into each period.

So that's why I'd like something to allow me to monitor it personally and not through the ISPs own site...because seriously, this just seems impossible and if they're doing something dodgy I'd like to know.

Comments/Suggestions welcome.

- B.

I think this is what you are looking for -

http://www.bwmonitor.com/


Or if you want a tab on all things uploaded and downloaded, you can use Speedbit or Download Accelerator Plus.

As V wrote, bandwidth monitor is a good program for monitoring/logging your uploads/downloads from your computer.

Of course, this will only show you uploads and downloads from that specific computer, so if there are other computers using your network, you will need to take that into consideration as well. Your router will likely show how much data has gone through the router, which is a better indicator if more than one computer is using your network...

Your actual data that your ISP registers is likely to be a little higher than what your computer registers, as there will be occasional packets of data that hit your router but are not forwarded to your computer (port scans, etc). More if someone is trying to DDOS you :-)

Also, most ISP's in my experience do what hard drive manufacturers do, and count megabytes/gigabytes in the decimal way (eg 1000 mb = 1 gb) whereas your computer counts them in the binary way (1024 mb = 1 gb) so your ISP will for this reason likely register a little more usage than your computer accounts for.

Having said all this, there is something obviously not right. Web browsing might use megabytes, not gigabytes (unless of course your web browsing includes lots of youtube videos, online gaming, online radio etc - ie if you are using lots of rich media sites, these can chew up the bandwidth a bit).

What ISP are you with? Just interested to know who in Australia gives you a 100gb/100gb on/off peak plan.

Other things that might be using up data at a higher rate than you predict:

- if you have virus/trojans that are using your computer as a spam relay/to ddos other computers.
- if you have a P2P program going (which you said you turned off)
- if someone is using your wifi network
- software is downloading updates (eg windows update, Steam games etc).

Anyway, that's just a few things to think about.

Have you got a pen and paper?