I think I have a virus.

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thread starter xMaple98 Apr 18 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I download some videocodec thing. Then it downloaded a fake antivirus. It also lead me to an "adult content" website. What should I do? How do I delete it? I'm trying to scan with my avast. The antivirus keeps popping up stuff!

bluewafflez 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Go Download Avast. thats ur best shot

xMaple98 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I have avast. I'm running a scan right now.

Joshseow 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I got that... I refused to dl the antivirus, but I still got the virus... >.> erm, I system restored. All back to norm =)

xMaple98 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Joshseow said: "I got that... I refused to dl the antivirus, but I still got the virus... >.> erm, I system restored. All back to norm =)" Is there any other solution?

chezburgahplex 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Reformat. Don't be dumb enough to download untrusted files... especially from 18+ (which I doubt you are) websites.

Blazen Apr 18 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Also try Malwarebyte's Anti Malware link Update and run a full scan. (You don't need to reformat)

somethings 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Start up in safe mode and remove the program 1st. Then run a full system scan(anti virus and spy ware), you don't always need to system restore or REFORMAT everything at once when you get a virus.

ZadowX 04/18/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Blazen said: "Also try Malwarebyte's Anti Malware link Update and run a full scan. (You don't need to reformat)" Was about to recommend this.