Got a Virus... Help please... - Skyline Owners Club

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 06:54 PM

Hi Guys,

I seem to have me some spyware virus type stuff on my machine, which I can't get rid of... Below is my desktop back ground, which I am unable to change as its locked some of my settings.. Can anyone help... pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've upgraded to the full antivir antivirus program that I have, which has removed about 4 other virus, but can't get rid of this one..

**Bubble** · 11th October 2008, 06:58 PM

Have you searched on google for others with the same virus? I had a Blue screen virus a couple of months ago, which changed the background and removed the ability to change the wallpaper. Lots of people had the same problem and I found some good answers out there on geeky forums

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 07:00 PM

I've tried googling, but the results aren't hujely helpful......

I'm not too sure what I've got type thing and don't want to Moff up my machine

**Andy M GTS** · 11th October 2008, 07:05 PM

First thoughts would be that it's embedded in the BIOS as you may think you've blasted it out and when you reboot it comes back ... (I had something like this a few years back and ended up with some scan programme that cleared it out , eventually).

I'll have a look on the net now

**Andy M GTS** · 11th October 2008, 07:11 PM

Try this one Tim -

How to Remove WinFixer / Virtumonde / Msevents / Trojan.vundo

Similar process to what I had to do.

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 08:09 PM

Thanks Andy, will try it..

I also have 'lphc7n3j0e523.exe' running as a process, can't find anything on google about it, so I have blocked it from going on the internet..

Machine occaisionally blue screens too..

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 08:40 PM

It didn't find anything..

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 10:22 PM

Just tried another Spyware removal from Forums - Win32/adware.virtumonde.application - PC Advisor

Er.. Seems there were a few bad programmes on the machine...

Guess what, still not got rid of the problem one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Buster** · 11th October 2008, 10:32 PM

Did I mention that since I changed to a Mac all this sort of crap has become a distant memory ?

I had the same sort of shite ruin a laptop. had to do a wipe and re install of Xpee.
Start saving important stuff to a seperate portable hard drive while you can.

**Buster** · 11th October 2008, 10:38 PM

Remove Win32/Adware.Virtumonde (Removal Instructions) 411-Spyware.com

**Bubble** · 11th October 2008, 10:39 PM

It probably wont let you, but you could try system restore to a few days ago.

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Remove Win32/Adware.Virtumonde (Removal Instructions) 411-Spyware.com

Thanks Buster, tried that one first, no joy...

**Richf** · 12th October 2008, 10:53 AM

bookmark this site and check out what it has on there

PC Hell: Computer Hints and Tips to bring you back from the edge

Try downloading Avast free antivirus , it seems to be happy to run with some other virus checkers so worth a try

$kylin3 · 12th October 2008, 12:22 PM

ok try this (The home of Spybot-S&D!) its a program thats free that will search spyware/adware and im almost certain it detected vitumonde on mine and cleared

once installed do an update then click on immunize and make sure there are no unprotected files, after its done then click search and destroy

hope this helps

now im sure i read somewhere that http://avast.s0ftware-uk.com/?s=gouk...FQWc1AodbikgiQ and http://free.avg.com/ are the best free antivirus programs

**Moff** · 12th October 2008, 09:22 PM

Will try both.. Thanks guys..

11th October 2008, 06:54 PM	#1
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	Got a Virus... Help please... Hi Guys, I seem to have me some spyware virus type stuff on my machine, which I can't get rid of... Below is my desktop back ground, which I am unable to change as its locked some of my settings.. Can anyone help... pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've upgraded to the full antivir antivirus program that I have, which has removed about 4 other virus, but can't get rid of this one..
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11th October 2008, 06:58 PM	#2
Bubble Club Treasurer & Essex Rep. Administrator Membership No. 107 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colchester / Braintree County: Essex Drives: R34GTT / Pajero / X-Trail DCi Posts: 9,034	Have you searched on google for others with the same virus? I had a Blue screen virus a couple of months ago, which changed the background and removed the ability to change the wallpaper. Lots of people had the same problem and I found some good answers out there on geeky forums
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11th October 2008, 07:00 PM	#3
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	I've tried googling, but the results aren't hujely helpful...... I'm not too sure what I've got type thing and don't want to Moff up my machine
	__________________ Coming in 2009 after winter Hiberation for the car, Carbon, Cage, New Seats Car Meets in BERKS

11th October 2008, 08:09 PM	#6
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	Thanks Andy, will try it.. I also have 'lphc7n3j0e523.exe' running as a process, can't find anything on google about it, so I have blocked it from going on the internet.. Machine occaisionally blue screens too..
	__________________ Coming in 2009 after winter Hiberation for the car, Carbon, Cage, New Seats Car Meets in BERKS

11th October 2008, 08:40 PM	#7
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	It didn't find anything..
	__________________ Coming in 2009 after winter Hiberation for the car, Carbon, Cage, New Seats Car Meets in BERKS

11th October 2008, 10:22 PM	#8
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	Just tried another Spyware removal from Forums - Win32/adware.virtumonde.application - PC Advisor Er.. Seems there were a few bad programmes on the machine... Guess what, still not got rid of the problem one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	__________________ Coming in 2009 after winter Hiberation for the car, Carbon, Cage, New Seats Car Meets in BERKS

11th October 2008, 10:32 PM	#9
Buster Super Moderator Moderator Membership No. 019 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK 747 Thailand County: Caithness Drives: Toyota Van. Honda Accord. Smart Posts: 3,514	Did I mention that since I changed to a Mac all this sort of crap has become a distant memory ? I had the same sort of shite ruin a laptop. had to do a wipe and re install of Xpee. Start saving important stuff to a seperate portable hard drive while you can.
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11th October 2008, 10:38 PM	#10
Buster Super Moderator Moderator Membership No. 019 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK 747 Thailand County: Caithness Drives: Toyota Van. Honda Accord. Smart Posts: 3,514	Remove Win32/Adware.Virtumonde (Removal Instructions) 411-Spyware.com
	__________________ นิค "Political correctness" hadn't been thought of yet, and people weren't ready for life-style fascists bent on banning everything they disagree with & imposing their ascetic views on us

11th October 2008, 10:39 PM	#11
Bubble Club Treasurer & Essex Rep. Administrator Membership No. 107 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colchester / Braintree County: Essex Drives: R34GTT / Pajero / X-Trail DCi Posts: 9,034	It probably wont let you, but you could try system restore to a few days ago.
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12th October 2008, 10:53 AM	#13
Richf Skyline Owners Club Club Member Membership No. 688 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK County: Outside UK Drives: R33 GTST Posts: 3,487	bookmark this site and check out what it has on there PC Hell: Computer Hints and Tips to bring you back from the edge Try downloading Avast free antivirus , it seems to be happy to run with some other virus checkers so worth a try
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12th October 2008, 12:22 PM	#14
$kylin3 Skyline Enthusiast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent County: Kent Drives: R33 GTS-t 1996 spec 2 Posts: 108	ok try this (The home of Spybot-S&D!) its a program thats free that will search spyware/adware and im almost certain it detected vitumonde on mine and cleared once installed do an update then click on immunize and make sure there are no unprotected files, after its done then click search and destroy hope this helps now im sure i read somewhere that http://avast.s0ftware-uk.com/?s=gouk...FQWc1AodbikgiQ and http://free.avg.com/ are the best free antivirus programs Last edited by $kylin3; 12th October 2008 at 12:27 PM..

12th October 2008, 09:22 PM	#15
Moff SNOW !!! :) Area Rep Membership No. 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham / Ulm Germany County: Berkshire Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, Stagea, Clio Posts: 7,325	Will try both.. Thanks guys..
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