I have actually seen malware uninstall a certain A-V program before. The weird thing is when I tried to install a new A-V program, it would start to install...then...nothing.
Seriously the computer would act like I never even installed the new anti-virus program.
The reason is that a Rootkit is blocking the installation of certain programs.
The solution is boot the computer up in safemode(F5) with networking, and download Combofix from www.bleepingcomputer.com
This A-V will enable you to now install your malwarebytes or AVG or whatever.
If this still doesn't help I urge you to read my Malware Hijacked tutorial.
Best wishes
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Quick Tips to Remove Malware
If you have malware on your computer and need a few simple options read on!
1. Download ComboFix and run it from safemode.
Combofix is a really stout tool for getting rid of known malware. It doesn't play well with other Anti-Virus tools so you may be prompted to uninstall your current Anti-Virus.
2. Goto my tutorial site (stop-malware.com) and read up on another useful malware removal tool. It's a free rescue cd that you can download from companies like Avira or AVG. They are very useful in detecting hard to find malware and getting them removed.
You actually boot your computer up with this CD and it scans before Windows even loads. This provides some benefit because rootkits that commonly hide or restart malware will not be active.
3.Lastly, I think downloading a 30 day trial of a Full Version antivirus program can help.
If your computer for some reason or another will not let you install an anti-virus program I strongly suggest you visit my website www.stop-malware.com or launch Combofix from safemode and see if that works.
Bear in mind it is wise to scan several times, rootkits can usually only be found by anomaly detection. That usually takes multiple scans.
Best of Luck!
1. Download ComboFix and run it from safemode.
Combofix is a really stout tool for getting rid of known malware. It doesn't play well with other Anti-Virus tools so you may be prompted to uninstall your current Anti-Virus.
2. Goto my tutorial site (stop-malware.com) and read up on another useful malware removal tool. It's a free rescue cd that you can download from companies like Avira or AVG. They are very useful in detecting hard to find malware and getting them removed.
You actually boot your computer up with this CD and it scans before Windows even loads. This provides some benefit because rootkits that commonly hide or restart malware will not be active.
3.Lastly, I think downloading a 30 day trial of a Full Version antivirus program can help.
If your computer for some reason or another will not let you install an anti-virus program I strongly suggest you visit my website www.stop-malware.com or launch Combofix from safemode and see if that works.
Bear in mind it is wise to scan several times, rootkits can usually only be found by anomaly detection. That usually takes multiple scans.
Best of Luck!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Student of Malware
It hasn't been long since I started my self-help website www.stop-malware.com and I have learned so much since its creation.
See, I felt a burden to help out somehow. To make people's lives less difficult especially when technology continues evolve and transform the way we live. In many cases technology has become something of a curse.
I believe that long ago hackers had an ideology that was of somewhat pure of heart, they were lashing out against "The Man". But now this has changed to thievery that any "hacker" is basically associated with these online thieves. In my humble opinion that is tragic. I say that because the "real" hackers were somewhat like an artist and had a purpose, not for theft but for change.
The real irony for me really struck home when I purchased the stop-malware.com domain.
I remember actually typing in the web address for the first time and my browser WARNING me not to goto that site!!! I dawned on me the Google and other had flagged the site due to malicious activities from the previous owner....wow!
I said all that to say this. Me using my tools on this blog and on stop-malware.com have a vision of helping people quickly and simply overcoming malware, removing malware on their own.
Using that, I dedicate my efforts to providing fresh and effective solutions.
See, I felt a burden to help out somehow. To make people's lives less difficult especially when technology continues evolve and transform the way we live. In many cases technology has become something of a curse.
I believe that long ago hackers had an ideology that was of somewhat pure of heart, they were lashing out against "The Man". But now this has changed to thievery that any "hacker" is basically associated with these online thieves. In my humble opinion that is tragic. I say that because the "real" hackers were somewhat like an artist and had a purpose, not for theft but for change.
The real irony for me really struck home when I purchased the stop-malware.com domain.
I remember actually typing in the web address for the first time and my browser WARNING me not to goto that site!!! I dawned on me the Google and other had flagged the site due to malicious activities from the previous owner....wow!
I said all that to say this. Me using my tools on this blog and on stop-malware.com have a vision of helping people quickly and simply overcoming malware, removing malware on their own.
Using that, I dedicate my efforts to providing fresh and effective solutions.
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