I think my computer has a virus and now it won't even restart. What do I do!?!?!?

So all these ads about drive cleaner, winfixer, and other spyware crap have been popping up on my desktop for 3 or 4 days. I ran my antivirus thing but the ads would just pop up again later. Then after I ran a scan and deleted some stuff it told me to restart the computer so I told it to restart, but now it won't start up again. The computer and the fans seem to be running fine and the monitor comes on but it only goes as far as the screen that says 'please select the operating system to start' and then at the bottom it says 'for troubleshooting and other startup options press F8'. It doesn't respond at all when i press F8 and if I select the operating system it just starts the process over again and goes as far as this screen again. I can't call the company because it's a computer my brother made, so I really have no idea what to do. I also noticed that when it runs the BIOS check it says it's not installed, but i don't know if that means anything or not. Please help me if you can!!!

I think my computer has a virus and now it won't even restart. What do I do!?!?!?antivirus software

This sounds pretty bad. You need to use anti-spyware to stop the pop-ups, not your anti-virus. You need to scan from Safe Mode, if you can't boot to safe mode by pressing F8 your going to have to reformat your computer...sorry.

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Am I going to have to format my hard drive to get this stuff off?

My Norton antivirus subscription ended and I don't really wanna pay $115 for a renewal or the same amount for a different program atm. I have AdAware and Spybot S%26D buuuuut they can scan for infections....not get rid of them. Am I going to have to format my hard drive, or do I have other options??? help please :(

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AVG is pretty good as a free download.

http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-...

Trendmicro's house call also does a great job if you have a current problem.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

And as far as removing the old nortons so it doesn't keep buggin you - symnrt should do it.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norton_Removal...

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Use some other software. AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Spybot, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html . You can also run a free registry scan using utilities from http://re7.info
avg free ..get rid of nortons program on your comp.go to avg free download ..

Is it okay to use more than 1 antispy program on the same computer?

They say not to use more than 1 antivirus or firewall...or even have more than 1 loaded. But what about spyware? Can I scan using 1 brand and then use another to make sure one is not missing something. Since nothing is 100% effective.

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i nuno either... am doing the same as what u doing.

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yes it is
I personally think that one is enough. Each program you use takes up system resources and quite possibly might be considered spyware itself. Antispyware is now being incorporated into antivirus programs: that's all I use.
sure... why not...
It depends on the programs you are running. Sometimes it creates system conflicts.
Yes and it is an excellent practice to do just that.
Download, install, update and run SpyCatcher Express - free spyware removal software =

http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware...

Spybot-S%26D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.

and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d... +

shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...

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It SEEMS okay, but really slows down the computer, even for updates, and NEVER finds anything! I'm sure we must have at least 1-2 worms or something, as the computer is very slow. Also, the spyware scanner NEVER picks up anything, whereas the AdAware scan always does! Only the firewall seems pretty good.

What do people think of this antivirus suite? When I get more money, I'd like to ditch it and get something better. PC World recommends AOL's Active Virus Shield. Anyone use it?

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You can try AVG Internet Security next time

http://www.cybertopcops.com/avg-internet...

Active Virus Shield is powered by Kaspersky and seems ok from what I have seen from it so far. But I haven't had the chance to test it thoroughly.

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Thanks for the response---I wish I'd had more comments about the Verizon suite, tho' I've heard good things about AVG. Report It

My computer is being wrecked by a virus called b.exe- Help!?

Every time I start my PC, I get a message from Symantec Antivirus saying that it has detected a virus called 'b.exe.' But when I run a scan using Symantec or Spybot, I get no threats found. But that's not the part that worries me- what does worry me is that my PC is running extremely slow, the Task Manager is missing in action (ctrl alt delete, run command taskman all do nothing) and on top of it all, the free space on my hard drive has gone down from 50-something to 3.08 GB. Can I please get help on what the virus is, how to remove it, and how to get task manager and my free space back.

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its actually a very small virus trying to tell you that u have a big virus that way you click on the tray,download the ''spyware remover'' that is actually spyware itself.when u install the program the virus grows fast.and i mean fast.so dont click on the tray.go to this:http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html...

oh very important....uninstall that **** thats not spybot.that is a WORM!!!! if u leave it long enough it will turn everything into a virus!! go to:http://www.isohunt.com/torrents/virus+pr...

download that and intall it...run it and destroy the virus.

and....kazzaa ur as good as new.....

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I keep installing the norton antivirus from the yahoo protection center, but it doesnt work. Cana an

When i try clicking ''Scan now'' or ''Edit settings'' nothing happens at all.

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There is nothing wrong with Norton but it will not function if it is installed on top of a previous one or there will be a confliction. You must delete all and only have one.

I keep installing the norton antivirus from the yahoo protection center, but it doesnt work. Cana anyone help?firewall

i had the same problem with this bt bundled software , i think that i uninstalled it then reinstalled it then it worked as i recall but this was 6 months ago, good luck !!!
Why would you want to, Norton is crap!

Do your self a favour, uninstall Norton, download AVG, (it's free,) and turn Windows firewall back on, (Norton turns it off).

If you continue to use Norton you will end up with a virus, it's not reliable enough!
Norton Antivirus is the worst Virus Protection software in the universe. Yes, it gets the job done, but it makes your computer run incredibly slow. I recommend Spy Sweeper with Antivirus. It is cheaper and works much better!!

Hope this helps!
If I were you I'd stay away from anything Norton, it's a power hog! If you're simply looking for a virus scanner try Avast, it's free and easy on the system memory. If you want something more try NOD32, it has great spyware/virus protection, it's not free but one of the best.
In one stupid, insane moment, I downloaded Nortons a year ago. It never worked, was recommended to uninstall, and reinstall. At that time I wasn't on broadband, each time I downloaded, and then got the updates it was six hours each time for something that never worked and which completely messed up my computer. One year later, I am still getting bills to pay for it. A lot of people are recommending AVG as completely free. I like AVG but it is only free for a certain period that I can see and then you have to purchase. If I am incorrect in this please can someone advise me. I personally like Windows Live OneCare, but after using free trial find I cannot purchase online and even if I buy from pc shop, still need to activate online. I believe others have had this problem. However, it is well worth trying.
take it off it kills all machines

use avast instead!

Do any anti-virus programs scan flash drives or flash memory when it is pluged into a PC for virus?

hi when i pluged my memory flash in to usb port, the antivirus doesnt start automatic, i have to do it manually, please i need help for automatic process, i test symantec corporate and enterprise

Do any anti-virus programs scan flash drives or flash memory when it is pluged into a PC for virus? automatic?bmw

Well I use Kaspersky Anti Virus 6 and it scans any device that is plugged in automatically.

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I have the newest version of Norton, and when I plugged in my USB Flash Drive it automatically detected a virus on it. When I tried to transfer the infected file to my desktop, Norton automatically deleted it.

Are you sure it isn't scanning it on it's own? It tends to only notify you when it DOES find something, otherwise it just runs in the background.

If not, open Norton up and click on basic security. Click on Auto Protect and select 'Configure'. It will open a new window up with settings. Click general settings. It should have two boxes, the first being to scan removable media when it's detected. Make sure that box is checked.
try Avg antivirus

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