searching for a virus remover

India
August 6, 2006 6:35am CST
my system got effected with a virus that is making it to restart automatically. if i am opening any folder , a folder with the same name and of a size 44.4kb is getting created with in the folder. if i click this file or any documents in it mydocuments window is opened. plz suggest what is this virus and how to remoove it
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10 responses
@crazynate (246)
• United States
6 Aug 06
You can try using Trend Micro's Housecall virus/spyware scan at http://housecall.antivirus.com. It's free to use, and I've seen it do well in the past to clean up an existing infection. After you get the system cleaned, I would recommend downloading the free version of AVG Antivirus from http://free.grisoft.com. That will help to keep your system clean in the future.
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@cyrux004 (948)
• India
6 Aug 06
i think these are the viruses which are transferred via internet to get rid of this kind of problem format ur system completely
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@ArienKing (4647)
• India
17 May 07
this discussion is 10 months old...do you still have this issue...if yes, then I think, i can try helping u in this case...I used to work for a antivirus company's virus removal support. I have a good expertise in cleaning these viruses...if you want my help, u can mail me at pals1981@gmail.com Give the subject line "Removing Virus for Mylot Member" This will help me in identifying your particular mail. Also send me the details like what operating system u are using, do you have anti virus software installed and if yes, which one(norton,mcafee or pc cillin...any other) and whether is it updated or not and if you any software firewall installed on your system. You can check them from Start Programs. Mail me and i will instruct you further
• India
16 May 07
well dude try downloading symantec antivirus program and give it a shot. it should find the bug and also u can have zone alarm on your system ........... it helps u a lot...............
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@ak97rr (83)
• Indonesia
17 May 07
this is brontox virus(new generation)... u have folder but extension .exe right ? I suggest you donload PCMAV rc15 you can googling, this is not installer program, so you don't need uninstall your antivirus..
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@sad_man (81)
• Romania
17 May 07
you can reinstall windows ....work's every time
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• India
29 May 07
Everybody know about Sms , but do you know this.......4 Short Message Service SMS appeared on the wireless scene in 1991 in Europe, where digital wireless technology first took root. The European standard for digital wireless, now known as the global standard for mobiles (GSM), included short messaging services from the outset. In North America, SMS was initially made available on digital wireless networks built by early pioneers such as BellSouth Mobility and Nextel. In 1998, when the buildout of personal communications service (PCS) networks based on GSM, code division multiple access (CDMA), and time division multiple access (TDMA) methods was completed, SMS enjoyed full-fledged deployment. The point-to-point SMS provides a mechanism for transmitting short messages to and from wireless handsets. The service makes use of a short message service center (SMSC), which acts as a store-and-forward system for short messages. The wireless network provides for the transport of short messages between the SMSCs and wireless handsets. In contrast to existing text message transmission services such as alphanumeric paging, the service elements are designed to provide guaranteed delivery of text messages to the destination. A distinguishing characteristic of the service is that an active mobile handset is able to receive or submit a short message at any time, independent of whether or not a voice or data call is in progress. SMS also guarantees delivery of the short message by the network. Temporary failures are identified, and the short message is stored in the network until the destination becomes available. SMS is characterized by out-of-band packet delivery and low-bandwidth message transfer. Initial applications of SMS focused on eliminating alphanumeric pagers by permitting two-way general-purpose messaging and notification services, primarily for voice mail. As technology and networks matured, a variety of services were introduced, including electronic mail and fax integration, paging integration, interactive banking, and information services such as stock quotes. Wireless data applications include downloading of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards for activation, debit, and profile-editing purposes. 2. Benefits of Short Message Service In today's competitive world, differentiation is a significant factor in the success of the service provider. Once the basic services, such as voice telephony, are deployed, SMS provides a powerful vehicle for service differentiation. The benefits of SMS to the service provider are as follows: • increased call completion on wireless and wireline networks by leveraging the notification capabilities of SMS • an alternative to alphanumeric paging services • enabling wireless data access for corporate users • provision of value-added services such as e-mail, voice mail, and fax mail integration; reminder service; stock and currency quotes; and airline schedules • provision of key administrative services such as advice of charge, overthe- air downloading, and service provisioning All of these benefits are attainable quickly with modest incremental cost, and typical investment payback periods are less than six months. The benefits of SMS to subscribers center around convenience, flexibility, and seamless integration of messaging services and data access. From this perspective, the benefit is to be able to use the handset as an extension of the computer. SMS also eliminates the need for separate devices for messaging, as services can be integrated into a single wireless device—the mobile terminal.
@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
17 May 07
try avg anti virus or norton. it really works.
@bgreen8 (266)
• United States
17 May 07
I use McAffee AntiVirus. I have also had that similar problem with my computer and I never did figure out what caused the problem. I recommend just formatting your hard drive and start over clean.....it worked for me! :)
@brothertuck (1257)
• United States
17 May 07
Formatting and re-installing is the last resort to just get rid of what may be one file, especially if you have a lot of info on your computer. I recommend AVG free anti virus. I use it and have gotten good results from it so far. I also run checks from pit-stop online, do a search for pit stop and run the checks from there if you want to check it from outside your computer.
@ramya12 (39)
• India
17 May 07
best solution for you is to remove your and os and reloading it.since restarting of system occurs when there is more no. of virus in the system.sometimes it may corrupt your operating system too.use anti-virus software after reloading.scan your system daily.