stupid fucking virus..

[betrayed]

I clicked on my friends away message that said:


OMFG LOOK

http://www.freewebs.com/greeny8/bestfriends.scr-virused

?!!!??!?


Now I advise you, DO NOT go to that website.. I have a virus now that won't let me open programs/certain windows.. I know how to fix it, but it closes the window I need.. Anyone know how to get around this..?

[junglizm]

Now I advise you, DO NOT go to that website..
why the fuck did you post the link then? knowing most people will click anything they see, i wonder how many people you'll infect. :rolleyes:

[betrayed]

That would just proove how many stupid fuckers are on this website..

[breakology]

I have had something similar a few times. Hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and look in your process list. If you see something called "ntsysmgr.exe" or "sp.exe" do a windows search for it and delete it.

Edit: I am assuming you have WIN2K or XP

[betrayed]

See.. I can't do control alt delete.. It closes the window as soon as it comes up..

[Descent]

Wait... .SCR?!

Go to display properties and select another screen saver...that should fix it.

SCR file = Screen saver.

If all else fails, press F8 when Windows is booting up and go into safe mode.

Then select another screen saver, and voila! It's fixed.

[junglizm]

See.. I can't do control alt delete.. It closes the window as soon as it comes up..
from comand prompt:

tasklist -- views processes
taskkill/PID (PID#) -- kills a process

[betrayed]

Screensaver isn't it..

Where is this command prompt??

[Descent]

Start -> Programs -> accessories -> command prompt

[Icarus]

I had the exact same problem.

Just ctrl + alt + delete and then screen shot it. After that, ID the file name of the virus and do a system search on it. Delete all of the files by that name (It was like MXsomething, if I remember correctly). One of them will say "Cannot delete - currently running." The solution to that one is simple... ctrl + alt + delete and then end the task as fast as you can (took me about 15-20 tries). Then, delete the file (it's no longer running) and empty it from your recycle bin.

There you have it... the layman's, brutish-force way to fix a virus!

[junglizm]

Start -> Programs -> accessories -> command prompt

start> run> type in cmd, or even faster windows key+R then type in cmd.

[breakology]

if you are searching the process list, it may also help to reboot into safe mode.

[betrayed]

I don't think I can do it nosubstance..

junglizm.. tasklist command won't work in the command prompt..

it says "its not recognized as an internal or external command"..

edit: I did a virus scan and it didnt find anything.. Yet I know there is something wrong..

This shit is crazy.. It starts playing random songs.. It does crazy friggin stuff.. Argh..

[junglizm]

junglizm.. tasklist command won't work in the command prompt..

i don't remember what other versions it works on. i know for a fact it works in xp pro, but it might have been left out of home. i'm pretty sure it works on 2k as well.

http://img19.exs.cx/img19/9506/list4.jpg

[Descent]

It works on my workstation. I run Server 2003 on it (It's configured as a workstation).

Have you tried changing your screen saver yet?

[betrayed]

The screen saver is still on "none".. I switched it to something else and switched it back.. Nothing.. I have windows xp home edition.. Its still not workin'..

[betrayed]

This spyware/adware/virus or whatever it may be likes to send AIM messages to random people on my buddy list as well..

EDIT: It also makes my mouse go in funky directions..

[junglizm]

try kaspersky antivirus, it's the best commercial av i've found.

[betrayed]

Where can I find.. I seriously am having trouble coming to WTF.com to post, I can't search for something like another antivirus very easily.. Everything is super slow..

[junglizm]

www.kaspersky.com

[fuck_you]

i had the same thing but it may hav ebeen a different virus i just reinstalled aim and it went awa -- magicly!

[betrayed]

Well, I got another one.. Jesus I was just looking up tabs and it said "VIRUS FOUND!" And everything went to shit..

I'm on the laptop this time because it won't let me open explorer.. When I try to open explorer and some other programs it shows me that window saying its not working and it asks whether to send an error report or not to send an error report.. I tried to do a restore but it does the same thing.. I did a disk cleanup to get any bad temp files out, Adaware got rid of everything that was harmful.. I did many full system scans and it can't find anything else.. Symantec AntiVirus found viruses and quarantined and then I deleted.. But it can't find any other viruses and I'm still having these problems.. I went to control panel and got rid of anything that looked suspicious that I didn't install etc.

I feel like Kerry right now.. Quoting myself, "I actually voted against having a computer help forum on wtf.com before I voted for it!"

Yeah so please help!

Thanks.. Whoever helps me and it solves the problem gets rep for the next week..

[Liquid-Zero]

Google Search, "AVG Virus Scanner", its free, I strongly suggest you get it. PM me if you want me to get you a... better... virus scanner ;) .

[Broken]

I don't think I can do it nosubstance..

junglizm.. tasklist command won't work in the command prompt..

it says "its not recognized as an internal or external command"..

edit: I did a virus scan and it didnt find anything.. Yet I know there is something wrong..

This shit is crazy.. It starts playing random songs.. It does crazy friggin stuff.. Argh..Is this a joke? I went to that site and I don't see anything wrong I tracked every thing. ROFL~ WTF.. What OS are you running? Can you post what's loaded in your startup group?
PLus, You should do an on-line virus scan in safe mode w/ networking http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

I don't give a shit about the rep, but I'll help ya if I can.

[betrayed]

Google Search, "AVG Virus Scanner", its free, I strongly suggest you get it. PM me if you want me to get you a... better... virus scanner ;) .
Look, I CAN'T OPEN INTERNET EXPLORER.. Therefore I can't download it..

And Broken if you download the thing that it has then it gives you it.. I have no idea if the virus is still up there or if it works but I'm not going to test it.. I got rid of that one now this one if fucking my comp up..

[Broken]

Can you use IRC chat #wtf.com?

[betrayed]

The chat room on wtf.com or the IRC program?.. I don't have any program for IRC and the chat room has never worked for me.. I'm on a laptop people thats the only way I'm on wtf.com so stop telling me to go download stuff..

[Broken]

What Os is the system runnin, and Dsl or cable?

If that was you that just joined chat and left... Go back

[betrayed]

No I didn't go to the chat, it never works for me..

I have windows xp home edition, its on a LAN/T1 thingy..

[Broken]

Have you disabled everything under your startup tab (MSCONFIG), that isn't needed to connect, then booted into safe mode w/ networking. Then try IE?

[junglizm]

LAN/T1 thingy..
I doubt you're on a T1, do you mean "router" by LAN thingy?

Try msconfig (from run (WINKEY + R)) and see what's in your startup, don't just use the startup folder in the start menu.

[betrayed]

If I knew what language that was I would have..

How do you?? Keep in mind I can't go online and I can't open a lot of my programs that help me against viruses..

[Broken]

Reboot the system: When you see the bios splash, start tapping the F8 key, or when the little white bars are racing across the bottom of the screen. Tap F8 until you get the Advance start up menu:

Choose "Safe mode w/ Networking" sit back and let it boot.. It takes longer, so just relax. When you get the Desktop trying connecting.

[betrayed]

That it?

[Broken]

If you are on cable or a T1, there's a good chance you maybe able to connect. Then Do a web scan. Try the safe mode, and we can go from there. Hurry though man.. OR download a IRC Client.

[betrayed]

I'm in safe mode and nothing has changed.. Still can't get into internet or open programs that restore stuff..

What else can I do..?

[Broken]

Try Start< Run< Msconfig< startup tab< then uncheck anything you don't need to connect. It shows you the program path.

Apply and restart the computer.

[betrayed]

Ok done.. Nothing has changed.. I cannot get on internet etc.

[Broken]

OK then try this.


Start~ All Programs ~ Accessories ~ system tools ~ system restore. Restore to an earlier date.

[betrayed]

Thats one of the programs that will not open..

Then it has the error report and if i want to send the report or not send it..

[Broken]

can you create a new user profile?


try disable all in the start up (Msconfig) then system restore.

[betrayed]

Just tried to and it shows the window saying it cannot start up error report etc.

Fucking A'!

[Broken]

You could try a repair.

[betrayed]

Is that a format?

[Broken]

No:


You boot to the Windows cd, A screen is going to ask you if you want to Repair or install . Choose to install. then F8 The EULA, then will windows searches for a previous install of windows it gives you the opt. to Repair again; Press R to repair now, Not ESC.

[betrayed]

I'm not a techie.. How do you "boot".. Just load up the CD?..

[betrayed]

Ok I guess I got it to work.. The CD I mean.. But I do not see a repair section..

edit: fuck it.. I formatted.. I'll just have to reinstall everything..

[gehtfuct]

If that doesn't work,you can buy some over the counter topical cream. Apply generously,before it spreads to your hard drive.
If it does,you know what that means. Bye-bye, sex life.


What?!

Dr.gehtfuct ;)

[Liquid-Zero]

p99, you can still open links and start internet explorer through a folder :eek:

[Broken]

Ok I guess I got it to work.. The CD I mean.. But I do not see a repair section..

edit: fuck it.. I formatted.. I'll just have to reinstall everything..
You have to boot to the cd man!! Not just stick it in the drive.

[</rant>]

Wait... .SCR?! SCR file = Screen saver.

You can rename any .exe to .scr and it will run as normal, and .pif does the same.

</rant>

[Smoke]

I just recently got a virus, an exe one. Parents try to blame it on me, but it was their fault. Bastards! :mfinger:

[betrayed]

I just recently got a virus, an exe one. Parents try to blame it on me, but it was their fault. Bastards! :mfinger:
My friends parents are the same way, they majorly fuck up their new comp and blame it on him.