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1177626 2011-02-13 00:59:00 Hi,
Is there any advice on how to dislodge the above piece of "software" from our computer.
My main problem is that it has completely hijacked the computer and it will not even start in SAFE MODE.
In normal mode no program will run tho I have been able to move some files to relative safety.
Have been unable to change boot order to run recovery disc as well.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
bogusted (16232)
1177627 2011-02-13 01:06:00 Only other thing to do, remove the hdd, put it in a working system. Scan the whole hdd with a virus scanner / malwarebytes. What happens when you try and boot into safe mode? Try last known good config Speedy Gonzales (78)
1177628 2011-02-13 01:12:00 When starting computer and doing the mad tap of f8 the computer stops at a blank black screen.
Am thinking I will just load windows to a new drive then use the corrupt one as a backup after a format.
Thank you for your imput.
bogusted (16232)
1177629 2011-02-13 01:19:00 Had one of these just the other day.
Download Kaspersky Rescue CD and burn to a disc or put on a USB stick and boot off it.
Update it and then run a scan.
support.kaspersky.com
CYaBro (73)
1177630 2011-02-13 02:39:00 Are you talking about Avira Antivir? (www.avira.com)

That is a legitimate AntiVirus and would not 'hijack' your computer.
Agent_24 (57)
1177631 2011-02-13 02:58:00 Are you talking about Avira Antivir? (www.avira.com)

That is a legitimate AntiVirus and would not 'hijack' your computer.

This I think (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Speedy Gonzales (78)
1177632 2011-02-13 04:23:00 This I think (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

Yes, that is the charming wee beastie.
Will give this a try
Thank you
bogusted (16232)
1177633 2011-02-13 04:27:00 No probs Speedy Gonzales (78)
1177634 2011-02-13 04:32:00 Yea that was the one I had. CYaBro (73)
1177635 2011-02-13 04:34:00 Not able to access BIOS to change startup order
Not looking so good ...
bogusted (16232)
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