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Click "fix errors"?
Says I need to purchase something to fix them. I had a feeling like 10 minutes ago it could be a virus and it does say something about there being a "Windows 7 Recovery" virus so ill try get rid of that if it exists.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen
Not use what is obviously spyware? I'd recommend reinstalling windows since you can't trust it anymore. If half the errors it is saying existed your computer wouldn't actually work.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbgtz
If I were you, I'd download a free anti-virus software for now and keep doing scans on your computer/laptop quite regularly to see how it's going. Personally, I have AVG and it seems to be doing the job on mine, might do the same for yours? If I were you, I'd try it out though as it's worth a shot.
The problem is, even if it is a virus, its hidden/deleted short cuts to files (probably not the files themselves)
yeah all the shortcuts are gone. I open up the folders on the start menu and it says (empty)
Backup, format, reinstall. Your only choice in this situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbgtz
I suggest you reinstall Windows. As Chippie said, you can't trust this install anymore.
Next time, be more careful ;)
It's my anti virus softwares fault, everything I download gets checked. Gah. Better dig out my windows disc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Recursion
Scareware is normally what this is called. It's used to scare a victim into believing their computer is messed up, and they end up buying/putting in credit card details. It's a huge scam. However you are infected.
Can try before re-installing to get rid of the virus :
Download MBAM (Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware)
Install it, and then run it.
Update the virus database.
Run a complete scan, get rid of any viruses (Reboot if necessary).
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Go to : http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner
Go through the process till it starts scanning.
Remove any viruses it finds.
Reboot if necessary
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Check : APPDATA Folder. (Make sure files are un-hidden).
Look for any : USER_sqlite files or Usernamesqlite files. (Tell-tale signs of a RAT (Remote Administration Tool)).
Hope this helps. If worse comes to worse, and nothing (I MEAN NOTHING) is detected, your best bet is to reformat your computer.