Computer virus that disables almost everything

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:40 am

I have this virus that disables alot of stuff (System restore,Cmd, etc.) on my computer.
It's a HP windows XP desktop.
The virus keeps making a pop-up message that says: "your hard drive is corrupted and needs a scan". then I can only choose "scan and fix" (or) "cancel and reboot".

YouTube · Post by **emu_kidid** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:51 am

Reformat, reinstall windows, before you go online install a good up to date anti-virus, and don't download crap :p

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:53 am

Can't reset the computer back to factory settings, too many important files. also It didn't come with a windows xp disc and how did you know I downloaded something to cause this? because I didn't, I just went on 2 websites.(metroid construction forums and zophar's domain to be exact.) I had mc-afee internet security, but it expired long before this happened.(and it was for 2 years..... I bought it in 2010, it wasn't supposed to expire yet.)

YouTube · Post by **emu_kidid** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:11 am

Backup your files to another hard disk. Buy Windows or a new PC. Get some good FREE anti-virus like AVG or Avast. Problem solved.

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:17 am

Now it I'm realizing I can't access all files/folders because it says they are "hidden", not letting me disable it's "hidden" state. Also there's a auto-matic virus scan (that really is the virus itself). Since I don't have task manager, I can't stop it. (without turning it off)

AC_Orange · Post by **AC_Orange** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:39 am

Like emu_kidid said, back up your files and reinstall windows.

I usually use an ubuntu live cd to backup files, especially if the virus is nasty and doesn't let you run explorer.
Once you have linux running, mount the windows partition and copy the folders you wish to keep to a network location or an external hard disk

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:43 am

ubuntu? I googled it... it's free, I have internet access on it, it's just slow.

I've decided to just....re-install windows.(since it really isn't my computer, I told the person whose computer it really is and they won't try these steps because they think they

will get more viruses.) (I just share with this person,

it's not really mine.) Emu_kidid, You may just lock this.

Ashen · Post by **Ashen** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:17 am

Download malwarebytes anti-malware software, its free and its awesome for resolving stuff like this. That and install AVG free. Do a thorough scan with each. Do it in safe mode if you have to (keep hitting F8 at boot).

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:57 am

Well it's too late, but now... after I re-installed windows (system restore F10 at boot screen.) I got an error message (I clicked ok on it) and it's MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP screen frozen saying: please wait...

Post by **liquitt** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:12 am

mikog wrote:I have this virus that disables alot of stuff (System restore,Cmd, etc.) on my computer.
It's a HP windows XP desktop.
The virus keeps making a pop-up message that says: "your hard drive is corrupted and needs a scan". then I can only choose "scan and fix" (or) "cancel and reboot".

i think i found the problem

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:14 am

Yeah... what?

that it's a xp? it worked before!

Post by **liquitt** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:26 am

it's Windows

seriously, you might want to look into ubuntu. just burn it and boot from that cd. you get a live system and can get used to it first.

Ashen · Post by **Ashen** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:59 am

Seriously, if its not a "gaming pc" then linux is the way to go. Ubuntu is super user friendly.

wii_HD · Post by **wii_HD** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:09 pm

Another vote for Ubuntu.

Or cough tiny xp cough

Hucklebuck · Post by **Hucklebuck** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:51 pm

Yeah! Download Ubuntu 10.10 and install it to another partition. Then while you are in Ubuntu install Clamav. Clamav is a virus scanner for linux and windows. Scan your windows partition and you should be good to go.

One more vote for Ubuntu!!

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:23 am

I already did windows re-install (F10), now I can't access the pc at all... so I'm going to buy a windows 7 disc.

Post by **liquitt** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:12 am

mikog wrote:I already did windows re-install (F10), now I can't access the pc at all... so I'm going to buy a windows 7 disc.

what do you mean by "can't access it at all" ?

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:57 am

It didn't "fully install", the virus deleted a file in the recovery partition.

Post by **liquitt** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:42 am

recovery != re-install

you really have to make a clean install, not a recovery!

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:21 pm

I know....(There was no "clean install" option...) I didn't buy windows 7 disc yet...

Dragoon · Post by **Dragoon** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:55 pm

When you get to the part that you have to choose where you want your windows install, delete/drop all the partitions and remake a partition.
That should do it in most cases, if that doesn't work the virus probably broke your HDD, or other hardware.
In anyway good luck

Post by **liquitt** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:39 pm

Dragoon wrote: That should do it in most cases, if that doesn't work the virus probably broke your HDD, or other hardware.

urm

mikog · Post by **mikog** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:48 pm

I press F10 when it comes on and it doesn't ask me

"where to install this partition".(this pc was bought in '05, so maybe it doesn't have that feature??)

megalomaniac · Post by **megalomaniac** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:57 am

try using gparted live CD and wipe the drive as a new NTSC partition...
then use windows/kubuntu CD to install new OS

Dragoon · Post by **Dragoon** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:01 pm

mikog wrote:I press F10 when it comes on and it doesn't ask me "where to install this partition".(this pc was bought in '05, so maybe it doesn't have that feature??)

I was talking about the windows xp install disc.

Press D when you see that screen to delete the partition (deletes EVERYTHING), and after that's done press to create a new partition.

I hope I'm more clear now

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