Computer Worms
A computer worm is a piece of software which can reproduce and spread itself. While not always harmful, computer worms often act like (and are often confused with) computer viruses. Questions about these types of programs belong here.
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Combs195There are many different kinds of "computer virus'." Many people confuse the terms: malware, spyware, and adware, assuming they...
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You can easily remove it by using updated version of avast anti virus.
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LSA Shell ErrorsThis used to be caused almost exclusively by the sasser worm. You could simple download the scan and fix from...
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I know you have norton antivirus but you should go to windows.com and install windows live onecare. Then run a complete scan. You...
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Go to windows.com and download windows live onecare. It will take atleast 15 minutes. Once it is done run a complete scan....
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Answer1.) Disable "system restore" 2.)Download the virus removal tool "STINGER" (http://ashs.notlong.com or www.sarc.com) 3.) Run...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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I had the virus i-worm/netsky.b and after running AVG antivirus several times I decided to pay Grisoft.com a visit and found...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Hi All, Use Nod32 Antivirus it can clean it, it finds viruses that Symantec dont know about. I use this on all my clients...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Good news : as of today, AVG can heal Trojan horse psw.agent.h ! AnswerI had the same Trojan on my computer, booting the OS in...
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Grisoft has a tool called vcleaner. Go to www.grisoft.com then about viruses. Also Mcafee has a tool called Stinger.exe and...
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without file pumpers around 500kb
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer. 1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2. Run the...
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I would suggest you download and install a free program called Spybot Search & Destroy, or Adaware SE. Either of these free...
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Try the Stinger tool from MacAfee. It is free, and they update it regularly. It should pick up Nachi no problem! nai.com or...
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Go to link listed and it will explain step by step. securityresponse You can get rid of this virus W32 WelchiaB Worm by...
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Human being use words and letters to speak to one another. In the same way we need to make electronic devices such as computers...
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Reomel Ramones and Onel de Guzman, who were two Filipino programming school dropouts.
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Obviously some will be worse than others, but a virus isn't a virus if it doesn't in some way harm your computer. So yes. PS:...
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The first Bofra-variant (Bofra.A, also detected as MyDoom.AI) has been detected on or around the 8th of november, so all...
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It is unlikely that your computer will pick up a virus by you using eBay but when online you should always be very careful what...
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Only if the virus attemps to delete a system file, alarming your anti-virus software and your UAC, prompting for either an...
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AnswerI don't use Nortons..... there is a free virus program called AVG www.grisoft.cz this has found the virus and removed it,...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Hi Here are some names of viruses I found while Googling. 1260 4K 5lo A and A A-403
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Go to Symantec's site and download their program called "FxNetsky.exe". You can find specific instructions on how to do...
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W32/Rbot-SI is an IRC backdoor Trojan and network worm. Run a good antivirus and an online anti virus scanner. Also update your...
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Well first trying going to the control panel of your computer and click on the icon that reads add/remove programs. Uninstall...
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i have just removed w32.mota.b@mm using pest patrol. Answer firewalls prevent virusses. you need a anti-virus. probably most of...
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You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer. 1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2. Run the...
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Copy & paste this address into your browser. Here you will find the help you...
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AnswerSo i guess you are asking how do you remove it go to the URL or website www.windows.com. Once there go to downloads and...
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This worm/trojan comes via P2P program downloads. My AVG 7.1 catches it each and every time I have it in a file which comes from...
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Yes, indeed it is a crime.
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You can try using The Cleaner 4.1 (Evaluation version) to scan your computer for viruses. It picks up a lot of things and has a...
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Try using the website symantec.com. They have a whole list of Worms and cures for free. You can get rid of this worm by...
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"Virus" has become a generic term that includes all the malicious ways your computer can be attacked. Viruses are distributed by...
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in regedit go there HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer and find NoFolderOptions its...
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Have a look at the www.sophos.com website, they're a rather good anti-virus company IMHO and all the instructions are there in...
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LOL what a question
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I hate winlogon Boot into safe mode with CMD, since windows isn't running you can delete the .dll that's running on winlogon. If...
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W32 blaster worm is not coming alone, when you get this w32 blaster worm infection, you are probably have anotther rogue software...
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Backdoor.Agobot (also known as PhatBot) is a Trojan program Run a good antivirus and an online anti virus scanner. Also update...
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as far as i know GAIN.Gator is used as a video/media player, however this is known to be SPY/MALWARE and is a rather nasty one at...
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It can be according to depend on antivirus program files
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Right click an empty portion of the taskbar, select properties, taskbar, customise, left click whichever icon you wish to remove...
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AnswerThis is a problem with how address are handled in Windows Outlook Express. Go to Windows and update your system. This will...
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Computer Virus is a kind of malicious software written intentionally to enter a computer without the user's permission or...
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No it could give you a Trojan a, Virus a, Worm and a possibilaty of an, Bloodhound sniffer Virus.
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use these removal tools: http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Download/browseFreeRemovalTool/
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AnswerManual removal steps: Disconnect your computer from the network and disable file sharings, if any.Disable System Restore...
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Good question. Viruses can enter computers in many ways. Once a virus has entered a system, it will generally hide until it is...
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hi this might solve your prob just start up windows and go to start then run and type msconfig and a window will popup on the...
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W32.Korgo.AB is a worm that attempts to spread by exploiting the Microsoft Windows LSASS Buffer Overrun Vulnerability, described...
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i think it is mostly Computer viruses that are dangerous
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You need to run these 5 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer. 1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS) 2....
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VITAL INFORMATION RESOURCE UNDER SEIGE by Satheesh, opusbabu@gmail.com
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pivot stickfigure is completely clean.
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You need to run these 5 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer. 1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS) 2....
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http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
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it is a computer virus, which gets copied to your program files>video activeX access and which could not be deleted. each time...
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Sometimes, a word in it, a description of what it's fake file shows (i.e. Storm Worm) and just a random name.
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Require registration number for free avast antivirus home addition.
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yes, there are lots of games that dont give viruses
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No. And that is a scary question. You have been watching too many scary movies.
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An annoying one!It's called an e-mail worm. I think. I'll check the kinds of malware, on Wikipedia.
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Answeri need virus removal for win32.brontok.qI wish I knew where this Demonic intruder originated.I had my PC and Laptop...
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somwtimes just get a antievirus than download it
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a computer virus is simply a malicious software inserted into an information system to cause harm,or subvert it uses not intend...
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ISP (Internet Service Provider) === Internet Service Providers provide internet access to customers and many also offer web site...
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1.Computers allow you to create and send marketing materials instantly over Internet lines. 2.Computers allow you to create...
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it just looks at what you search up and then opens ads that would be what you have been looking for. to prevent it download...
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V- vital i- information r- recourse u- under s- siege the above answer is completely wrong there is no full form of virus ...
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pinger.exe is a task from Toshiba which regularly checks for software updates. "This program is a non-essential system process,...
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Do you mean if you buy it though Adobe or Steal it off a torrent site. Because using the adobe site wont, but using a torrent...
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There are many effects of computer viruses to a computer, but it all depends on the type of virus. There are many types,...
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Ive provided the link in the Discussion tab...
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At the Windows Boot Manager screen, select the OS you want to use the Advanced Boot Options for, then press F8 .
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Her words on the importance of change, "Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try...
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VIRUS-Vital Information Resources Under Seize. A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself[1] and infect a...
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1) get an anti virus for the handheld The know virus right now for psp is Trojan.PSPBrick You need to supply more information...
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A parasitic worm lives off of the resources of another organism, or its host. Oftentimes these worms live in the intestines,...
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A type of programming language could be a domain, paradigm, or family; the related links give taxonomies according to all of...
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Ok... so there are many things Mr. Ring is... so I'll give you a list...Followed by the rating on the appropriate subject Well...
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AnswerHiI assume you have one of these "thumb" drives or keychain drives, whatever you care to call them.Well, plug it into your...
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your computer will act unusually strange and some of your files wont come out normally
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Different number systems are taught, for one, to let you understand the basic concepts. Most number systems, however, will seldom...
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Not sure what you mean by 'reprogram'. If you mean format the hard drive and reload the operating system and programs, then yes,...
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Virus Removal What kind of virus is it?? The first thing you can do is download or purchase an anti-viral software. The top tow...
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What happens is you get alot of different things happen to your computer like messages coming up onto you screen or deleted files...
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