virus or malware
I have a pop-up reminder that I need to know if it’s a virus/malware or something else. Can i send a screen shot?

Answer Question   |  September 20, 2012  2:11 PM
malware, Security, Viruses

Interesting virus…
I came across an interesting virus while fixing my neighbour’s laptop last night. Basically, here’s what it did: <p>1. Replicate the desktop (Vista)</p> <p>2. Spit out multiple error messages about the hard drive being corrupt.</p> <p>3. Popped up a window that looked exactly like the MS “there is a fatal error, try and fix?” message.</p> [...]

Answer Question   |  November 16, 2011  3:19 PM
Microsoft Windows Vista, Security, virus, Viruses, Windows Vista

I just narrowly avoided getting scammed (corrupted files)
I got a phone call from people impersonating some kind of tech support company. I was redirected to http://www.ammyy.com where I downloaded an .exe file which granted them remote control of my computer, and they then proceeded to use said program to run a scan for viruses, spyware and corrupt files. it was only when [...]

Answer Question   |  February 2, 2012  1:44 PM
Corrupted database, Remote access, Spyware, Viruses

Virus affecting Default Input Language – Repair
A client of mine appears to have a infection of malware. The client is getting the “chinese” letters as per language no matter what language is chosen. Wondering what needs to be done to restore that portion.  Virus removal is in process but looking for anything additional that may help resolve this issue.

Answer Question   |  June 17, 2010  3:33 PM
HP ProLiant ML, Viruses, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP2

reformating system infected with a virus
how do i reformat my system when its completely infected by virus and unable to start any .exe files

Answer Question   |  January 30, 2012  8:07 PM
Automatic System Recovery, OS, Viruses, Windows

Signatures of Trojans
How can I verify that there are no trojans on my network?  I would like to know where I can find signatures for the latest inceptions of the biggies in the trojan world.  I do not trust my anti-virus program and want to manually check md5s of files that trojans infect.  

Answer Question   |  January 30, 2012  6:25 AM
malware, Malware removal, Trojan Horse, Trojans, Viruses

Paladin Antivirus software removal
How do I remove the Paladin Antivirus program?

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2011  10:13 PM
Paladin Antivirus, Trojans, Virus removal, Viruses, Windows XP

How do I protect a citrix environment when connected to an end point/PC that is infected with viruses.
How do I protect a citrix environment when connected to an end point/PC that is infected with viruses.

Answer Question   |  November 19, 2009  2:50 PM
Citrix, Virus protection, Viruses

Looking for an effective network Anti virus software thats not a resource hog
Does anyone out there have any experience or knowledge regarding the effectiveness of a product by Sunbelt Software named VIPRE Enterprise

Answer Question   |  December 14, 2009  7:28 PM
Antivirus, Malware detection, Malware removal, Viruses, worms

symantec antivirus on lotus notes
We use lotus notes and have symantec antivurus protection isntalled on the notes. it deletes email attchments on attempt to open them

Answer Question   |  July 24, 2009  8:53 AM
Antivirus, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes email attachments, Symantec AntiVirus, Viruses

IBM x3400 Server getting virus problem after formating
HI Everyone I have an IBM x3400 server, in which i have install windows server 2003 R2 Standard Adition with service pack 2 with SQL 2005 Standard. In this server ERP running on our multiple office. The problem are when i have format my server and install all softwares, then after 2 or three days [...]

Answer Question   |  July 21, 2009  8:50 AM
Antivirus, IBM X3400 Server, Viruses

Network virus problem – Windows XP
In spite of having Symantec anti-virus, with updated definitions, a virus has got into our network. Virus scans on several computers report a virus in folder C:Documents and SettingsAll Users_qbothomemsadvapi.dll. In spite of settings to view hidden folders, Windows Explorer does not show the existence of this folder, although Synmantec indicates “Quarantine failed, clean failed, [...]

Answer Question   |  January 30, 2012  2:23 PM
Symantec AntiVirus, Viruses, Windows XP

Virus Alerts on Cisco Switches
We have three layers in our network Core, Distribution and Access this is an Campas network wherein all the users are connected to access layer.I wanted to know that is there any command which will aleart me on my Switch either on Core or Access for Virus which is on the users PC by showing [...]

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2009  11:58 AM
Campus Network, Cisco switch configuration, Cisco switches, Viruses

TROJAN DELETION
I acquired a TROJAN that has become a bit of a problem to get rid. I have tried reformatting my FLASH drive since thats where it originated with no results. It has jumped to my laptop and though it does not seem to be causing a problem i still would like to clear it. I [...]

Answer Question   |  February 2, 2012  1:00 PM
malware, Trojans, Viruses, Worm viruses

mutiple security programs
Is it ok to have 3 different security programs. To make sure as much spyware, viruses, and worms be identafied as possible?

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2011  4:27 PM
Antispyware, Antispyware software, malware, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, worms

confliker virus
Just curious, has anyone ancountered an issue with this today or was the rumor of this being a problem today just an April Foll’s joke in itself?

Answer Question   |  April 2, 2009  3:52 PM
Conficker, malware, Viruses

What to expect with Conficker
Some computers that I “support” have come down with conficker and I was wondering what, if any, sort of performance or network issues I will potentially deal with until I am able to remediate the issue.

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2009  5:38 PM
Conficker, Viruses

AutoRun.inf Trojan infection
can a trojan (autorun.inf)affects the performance an MP3 player.Yesterday my computer got infected with this trojan Mcafee said that it detected and blocked and removed but this trojan was still there.and when i was trying to safely remove the device it was saying that i cannot do this action.

Answer Question   |  March 26, 2009  9:58 AM
AutoRun.inf Trojan, Malware removal, Trojans, Viruses

Eradicate Virus Remover 2009 on Windows XP
Eradicating Virus Remover 2009 My computer (Dell with Windows XP) got infected with Virus Remover 2009. It is a pesky virus (malware) & keeps popping up informing that I need to install this software to remove virus from my PC. It shows a scan and informs that a number of files are infected. I have [...]

Answer Question   |  January 26, 2012  5:28 AM
Browser security, Virus removal, Virus Remover 2009, Viruses, Web security, Windows XP

Exchange client is sending excessive outbound email
Hello everyone, For the past 2 days we have noticed in our Exchange Log Analyzer that a particular email address has been sending out in excess of 20,000 messages a day. When we checked the Antivirus program on the client machine it showed 35 viruses in quarantine, removing them gave us access denied. To solve [...]

Answer Question   |  February 18, 2009  7:24 PM
Antivirus, Exchange 2003, Exchange Log Analyzer, Exchange security, Log Analyzer, Viruses