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Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Allieraptor, Jan 19, 2012.

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  1. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Unlocker 1.9.1 is fine.
    You just not following my instructions.
    Re-read my reply #55 starting with:
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #61

  2. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Unlocker

    I uninstalled Lock hunter and went back to Unlocker. I have version 1.9.1 of this program. (older versions are not available via the provided link) When I open windows explorer and right click on the folder to open Unlocker I have the option to Delete but it does not give me a start command such as the OK button in your instructions. The only command buttons I have available are Kill Processes, Unlock, Unlock All and Quit. So when I select Delete from the drop down menu .... what do I do at that point?
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #62

  3. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Select "Delete".
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #63

  4. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Avast

    Ok...I figured out what I was doing wrong. I was opening the Unlock program first, instead of trying to delete first. So I deleted all the files with the Unlock program. It said it would finish the process when I rebooted. I rebooted, and avast was still there. So I went into Safe Mode and I was able to delete the files. Finally. Yeah I thought. Not so much.

    When I rebooted after removing the last of the Avast files, my windows will not load in regular mode. I'm in safe mode with networking currently. When I tried to restart in regular mode it just kept circling back to the beginning. It tries to load windows but crashes it looks like before cycling back to try again.

    I'm not sure what I did wrong or how removing a virus protection could cause so much trouble. It looks like I've made things worse just when I thought I was finally done. :( I'm so sorry.
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #64

  5. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Windows Crashing

    Well I tried to reboot again with no luck. It crashes right before I would normally get the logon popup for windows. There is a split second where I get a blue screen with some kind of error message but I don't know how to stop it so I can view it and let you know what it is.
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #65

  6. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Reboot in safe mode and use the latest restore point you created in your reply #43 (yesterday).
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #66
     

  7. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    System Restore

    My system has been restored.
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #67

  8. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Avast

    I was able to uninstall Avast with aswclear. However, I have a few files that are associated with avast that i am leery of deleting without a go ahead.

    avastSS which is located at c:\WINDOWS
    _avast_ which is located at c:\\Documents and Settings\Jazz\Local Settings\temp
    _avast_ which is located at c:\WINDOWS\Temp


    It looks like the two temp documents are empty folders, so I should be able to remove those. The avastSS is a 41 KB file and the Type is Screen Saver (?).
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #68

  9. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Create new restore point and whack those files.
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #69

  10. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Avast

    Gone baby Gone LOL and now I have successfully re-installed both Malwarebytes and Avast. I'm getting ready to create another new restore point and then work on my windows updates. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :) I'll be back to update you once I've finished.
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #70

  11. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Way to go!! [IMG]
    Good luck and stay safe :)
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #71

  12. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Almost Done

    Well I have all my updates done...I think. I uninstalled my old Secunia because it would not initialize. Went and got the newest Secunia via the link you gave me. Installed twice now. It does not open a user interface. All I get is a white screen that pops open then it shuts down. It shows its running in my sys tray but I can open up it. Any suggestions on what I could be doing wrong?
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #72

  13. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #73

  14. Allieraptor Newcomer, in training Posts: 51

    Cured

    That's where I'll head then. I want to tell you thank you so very much for all your help. I don't know what I would have done with out you! I'll be back this week to send you a donation. The service you guys provide is wonderful and if I ever have a problem again I'll know where to come.

    Thanks again! :)
    Allieraptor, Jan 21, 2012
    #74

  15. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,323   +175

    You're very welcome [IMG]
    Broni, Jan 21, 2012
    #75
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