Vista - Two Whole Days of BS

Got infected by pretty much a virus that was probably made the day of the infection. I predict this because I couldn't find even one google result about the malware that I had, which is "windows smart security" that somehow changes itself to Registry Defender 2009 and Antivirus 2010, or both, randomly etc.

It wasn't until this morning someone on the net made a topic about it on CNET and even the suggestions someone gave on it to prevent the virus from disabling virus fighting programs like malwarebytes failed in my case. It didn't do anything (especially when he says to end the processes in task manager under the username that "doesn't make sense" http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?threadID=362760) However what if I don't have this one weird username on my task manager? This is why this method fails.

This piece'o **** trojan has been disabling every possible attempt to remove it. EVERY single anti-malware program, even Stopzilla which claims to be uber in erasing viruses can't do anything to this thing.

However when I installed Avast (which deleted the last trojan I had and I had the trojan for probably 5 minutes as opposed to 2 whole days of this bs) it asked me if I wanted it to do a scan after it reboots. Obviously I clicked yes, and this was the very method that got rid of the virus last time.

However more bs, somehow my computer keyboard gets disabled (AND ALL OTHER USB DEVICES DON'T?!) so I can't even freaking delete the trojan when Avast detects it! What kind of garbage is this?

Any help would be appreciated.

WF

Only way to be sure is format (or delete partition) and clean install. Is there anything on the drive that you cant live without?

man that sux Did you try a-squared free ? b4 I went Vista 64 that thing used to always find something.Not sure about now but back then it found Trojans as well as the top pay versions of the big boys on the block.I see you have a 32 bit OS give it a try.

Thats why I use so much "3rd party" software or whatever you call it.The ridiculous thing is so many of these hackers get hired by big companies or the government.I know this sounds bad but IMO they should be publicly flogged like the old days.I'd be happy to be the one who administers the 20 lashings haha. Then let them go make money being a bastard.....

Hello Wandering Flame,
If Avast can find it but the keyboard doesn't work, have you tried the virtual keyboard ?.

On-Screen Keyboard

Hope this helps, good luck and post your results.

Can you boot in Safe Mode and perform virus and malware scans there?

Try NOD32, and id definatly if it was me just format n re install your OS its better than taking a chance for further infections.

That is the PC that has every single thing I want to move over to my laptop, 60 gigs worth. I can't afford to lose anything on it. It has basically 2+ years of memories on it.


I just said on another forum (Avast forums) that whoever made the Windows Smart Security program will rot in hell with Satan. I don't see why God would desire otherwise. This is practically destroying my grades and academic life at the moment.


Thanks man, I'll try that out soon.


Going to have to try that again. FOR SOME REASON, when I tried to...actually I tried for some reason installing Avast first, in safe mode. Keeps saying there's an error. I won't install it (again) and just do a boot scan, if possible...eff this virus to hell.


Might as well (no I didn't mean to rhyme haha).


Only it has 2 years worth of memories and 60 gigs I can't afford losing.

WF

I feel your pain. the ppl who write virii should rot in hell. sorry there isnt a easy way out

ken

Thanks...*hugs the cat*

let me know if I can help

K