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

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 05:54 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, 05:58 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, 06:00 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, 06:05 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, 06:11 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, 07:09 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, 07:40 PM

It didn't find anything..

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 09:22 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, 09:32 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, 09:38 PM

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

**Bubble** · 11th October 2008, 09:39 PM

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

**Moff** · 11th October 2008, 09:41 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, 09:53 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, 11:22 AM

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, 08:22 PM

Will try both.. Thanks guys..

11th October 2008, 05:54 PM	#1
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	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.. __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

11th October 2008, 05:58 PM	#2
Bubble Club Treasurer Administrator Membership No. 107 Drives: R34GTT / X-Trail DCi / Disco TDi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colchester / Braintree County: Essex Posts: 12,303 Images: 35	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 __________________ Rising Sun Performance tuned R34GTT RB30 with a T04Z - 670bhp / 570lbs @ 1.5 bar TOTB TOTB Anglesey Llandow SPA Snetterton LONG LIVE THE KINGS THE ONES THAT SIT IN THEIR IVORY TOWERS AND SEE THEMSELVES AS MORE THAN COMMON. THE ONES BORN INTO PRIVALEGE, THEIR CRESTS DISPLAYED PROUDLY AS IF IT WAS A WALL ERECTED TO SEPERATE THE HAVES FROM THE HAVE-NOTS; A CONSTANT REMINDER OF WHAT WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POSSESS. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ONES WITH NO SILVER SPOONS? THE DREAMERS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE OUTLAWS, THOSE FROM THE OTHER SIDE. WE HAVE LEARNED FROM YOUR TRIUMPHS AND ARE ABOUT TO EXPOSE YOUR FAILURES. WE CAN FEEL YOUR FEAR. FEAR OF CHANGE. FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL. WE ARE NOT HERE TO END YOUR STORY. BUT TO START OUR OWN AND WE WILL NOT, CANNOT BE TURNED AWAY. OUR FUTURE IS NO LONGER IN YOUR HANDS. SO WE SAY. LONG LIVE THE KINGS

11th October 2008, 06:00 PM	#3
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	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 __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

11th October 2008, 07:09 PM	#6
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	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.. __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

11th October 2008, 07:40 PM	#7
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	It didn't find anything.. __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

11th October 2008, 09:22 PM	#8
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

11th October 2008, 09:32 PM	#9
Buster Skyline Owners Club Club Member Membership No. 019 Join Date: Dec 2005 County: Berkshire Posts: 3,713	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. __________________ Who was he anyway ?

11th October 2008, 09:38 PM	#10
Buster Skyline Owners Club Club Member Membership No. 019 Join Date: Dec 2005 County: Berkshire Posts: 3,713	Remove Win32/Adware.Virtumonde (Removal Instructions) 411-Spyware.com __________________ Who was he anyway ?

11th October 2008, 09:39 PM	#11
Bubble Club Treasurer Administrator Membership No. 107 Drives: R34GTT / X-Trail DCi / Disco TDi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colchester / Braintree County: Essex Posts: 12,303 Images: 35	It probably wont let you, but you could try system restore to a few days ago. __________________ Rising Sun Performance tuned R34GTT RB30 with a T04Z - 670bhp / 570lbs @ 1.5 bar TOTB TOTB Anglesey Llandow SPA Snetterton LONG LIVE THE KINGS THE ONES THAT SIT IN THEIR IVORY TOWERS AND SEE THEMSELVES AS MORE THAN COMMON. THE ONES BORN INTO PRIVALEGE, THEIR CRESTS DISPLAYED PROUDLY AS IF IT WAS A WALL ERECTED TO SEPERATE THE HAVES FROM THE HAVE-NOTS; A CONSTANT REMINDER OF WHAT WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POSSESS. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ONES WITH NO SILVER SPOONS? THE DREAMERS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE OUTLAWS, THOSE FROM THE OTHER SIDE. WE HAVE LEARNED FROM YOUR TRIUMPHS AND ARE ABOUT TO EXPOSE YOUR FAILURES. WE CAN FEEL YOUR FEAR. FEAR OF CHANGE. FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL. WE ARE NOT HERE TO END YOUR STORY. BUT TO START OUR OWN AND WE WILL NOT, CANNOT BE TURNED AWAY. OUR FUTURE IS NO LONGER IN YOUR HANDS. SO WE SAY. LONG LIVE THE KINGS

12th October 2008, 09:53 AM	#13
Richf Skyline Enthusiast Registered User Drives: R33 GTST Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK County: Outside UK Posts: 4,496	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 __________________ Now drives an Evo 6 No more 11's

12th October 2008, 11:22 AM	#14
$kylin3 Skyline Enthusiast Registered User Drives: R33 GTS-t 1996 spec 2 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent County: Kent Posts: 111	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 11:27 AM.

12th October 2008, 08:22 PM	#15
Moff MOFFSHOP Area Rep Membership No. 105 Drives: 33 GTS-t Spec 2, 260RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wokingham County: Berkshire Posts: 10,457 Images: 10	Will try both.. Thanks guys.. __________________ . . Lots of Bits For Sale ... theprojectmoff.co.uk ... Looking for more 2010 Time Attack Sponsorship ... .

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