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1. run malwarebytes

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 05:13 PM

Nov 2012

and, if necessary, start in safe mode first and delete new files that can rewrite the malware on startup.

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My computer was wrecked over the weekend by this virus. I paid someone to fix it [View all] Maraya1969 Nov 2012 OP

run malwarebytes Coyotl Nov 2012 #1

I don't know how to do that. And do you use malwarebytes? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #4

RU on a PC. If so, just download the malwarebytes app and run it. Coyotl Nov 2012 #8

see --> CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #2

Have you used this? Is it reputable? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #3

I have not but judging from the comments from people who did the steps CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #5

I hate those sneaky things and they often are hidden in stuff you download CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #7