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  1. Julio Franco
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    UPDATED 4-Step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Removal Preliminary Instructions

    Julio Franco, Dec 1, 2007
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,418,976
    Julio Franco
    Apr 19, 2010
  2. Julio Franco
    Locked Sticky

    Special rules for the Virus & Malware removal board

    Julio Franco, Jan 18, 2009
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    27,967
    Julio Franco
    Jan 18, 2009
  3. Julio Franco
    Locked Sticky

    Is your system infected? Read this before cleaning or formatting

    Julio Franco, Dec 1, 2007
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    176,268
    momok
    Dec 2, 2007
  5. curlee729

    Active Possible Malware from ccleaner issue

    curlee729, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:26 AM ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    305
    curlee729
    Sep 26, 2017 at 12:34 PM
  6. JackH

    Active Win Xp Strange Issues possible Malware

    JackH, Sep 22, 2017 at 12:04 PM ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    265
    JackH
    Sep 26, 2017 at 6:54 AM
  7. glhglh

    Active Something hanging up IE

    glhglh, Sep 21, 2017 at 1:54 AM
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    211
    Broni
    Sep 25, 2017 at 8:39 PM
  8. mom26gr8kids

    Active Possible virus?

    mom26gr8kids, Sep 17, 2017
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    393
    Broni
    Sep 25, 2017 at 8:13 PM
  9. Helpcomputers

    Active AVG Quarantined something now Malwarebytes keeps blocking outgoing connections

    Helpcomputers, Sep 14, 2017
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    375
    Broni
    Sep 23, 2017 at 4:42 PM
  10. mom26gr8kids

    Solved SAS a virus?

    mom26gr8kids, Sep 17, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    107
    Broni
    Sep 17, 2017
  11. Shinritox

    Solved Computer infected, do I upgrade OS or clean Malware first?

    Shinritox, Jul 27, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    1,844
    Broni
    Sep 10, 2017
  12. Rifqi26

    Solved Cmd pops up and there's a folder sysWOW64.

    Rifqi26, Aug 26, 2017 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    88
    Views:
    797
    Broni
    Sep 10, 2017
  13. DJAnony

    Solved Task Manager closes automatically; Google Chrome has mass adds and random search site; etc.

    DJAnony, Aug 30, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    57
    Views:
    515
    Broni
    Sep 8, 2017
  14. LeLoc
    Locked

    Inactive My laptop appear 'C:\ Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Amazon Assistent\aa.hta'

    LeLoc, Sep 6, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    168
    Broni
    Sep 6, 2017
  15. JstaDrmer

    Solved Win32 malware virus help

    JstaDrmer, Aug 31, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    498
    Broni
    Sep 5, 2017
  16. AZNative
    Locked

    Inactive-A Slowly losing access to system admin privileges, maybe a rootkit, as it's rewritten my entire window

    AZNative, Aug 14, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    1,030
    Broni
    Sep 4, 2017
  17. Pyrinder
    Locked

    Inactive Backdoor Virus?

    Pyrinder, Sep 3, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    164
    Broni
    Sep 3, 2017
  18. Ion Rin
    Locked

    Inactive Random Audio/SFX malware

    Ion Rin, Aug 20, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    419
    Broni
    Aug 26, 2017
  19. TJuser

    Solved Internet Connection Break - Sent Data Much larger Than Received

    TJuser, Aug 18, 2017
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    704
    Broni
    Aug 23, 2017
  20. VvWolverinevV

    Inactive Occasional Loss of Signal to Monitors

    VvWolverinevV, Aug 18, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    327
    Broni
    Aug 22, 2017
  21. jcorvin

    Solved Computer is laggy, especially while browsing

    jcorvin, Aug 1, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    1,401
    Broni
    Aug 20, 2017
  22. Balanced

    Solved Random audio sounds on laptop

    Balanced, Jul 4, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    1,673
    Broni
    Aug 13, 2017
  23. Jimmy Howell
    Locked

    Inactive Command window pop up during startup

    Jimmy Howell, Aug 12, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    276
    Broni
    Aug 12, 2017
  24. Cherry1

    Inactive Virus disabled Base Filtering Engine, can't turn it back on

    Cherry1, Aug 10, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    438
    Broni
    Aug 11, 2017
  25. Rob B

    Inactive Laptop Complete Hi-Jack

    Rob B, Aug 9, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    343
    Broni
    Aug 10, 2017
  26. AfterTheFire

    Solved Persistant Windows Update "looking" Chromium Update

    AfterTheFire, Jul 9, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    1,372
    Broni
    Aug 9, 2017
  27. MGibson

    Solved Malwarebytes keeps blocking websites

    MGibson, Jul 26, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    1,082
    Broni
    Aug 9, 2017
  28. susanaj

    Inactive Zeus Virus

    susanaj, Aug 6, 2017
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    597
    Broni
    Aug 8, 2017
  29. whykalo
    Locked

    Inactive Avast detected threats on PC. Now Task Manager won't open

    whykalo, Aug 5, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    444
    Broni
    Aug 6, 2017
  30. needhelp51

    Inactive Strange connection behavior, suspect malware

    needhelp51, Aug 5, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    355
    Broni
    Aug 5, 2017
  31. rokit66

    Solved Help with my computer. viruses?

    rokit66, Jul 14, 2017
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    1,040
    Broni
    Jul 27, 2017
  32. al davis

    Solved Request help with virus / malware removal

    al davis, Jul 18, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    1,333
    Broni
    Jul 25, 2017
  33. mint123
    Locked

    Inactive Accidentally entered a hacked website

    mint123, Jul 2, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    763
    Broni
    Jul 24, 2017
  34. Nathan M

    Solved Rootkit and adware issues

    Nathan M, Jul 19, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    1,074
    Broni
    Jul 23, 2017
  35. Domecq
    Locked

    Inactive MBR Hurri Virus

    Domecq, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    447
    Broni
    Jul 22, 2017
  36. SabDad
    Locked

    Inactive Malware/Virus Problem..

    SabDad, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    398
    Broni
    Jul 20, 2017
  37. IlhamHamid
    Locked

    Inactive Got a virus after downloaded a certain app/software

    IlhamHamid, Jul 18, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    377
    Broni
    Jul 19, 2017
  38. JjBee
    Locked

    Inactive C:\ Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Amazon Assistent\aa.hta

    JjBee, Jul 18, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    671
    Broni
    Jul 18, 2017
  39. DeadpixeI

    Solved AdWare on computer, I've tried everything except Windows re-install.

    DeadpixeI, Jul 11, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    1,373
    Broni
    Jul 16, 2017
  40. Lawlblue
    Locked

    Inactive Haven't had any virus protection or scans in a long time

    Lawlblue, Jul 15, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    286
    Broni
    Jul 16, 2017
  41. Mozeman

    Inactive Startup Password Virus

    Mozeman, Jul 15, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    660
    Broni
    Jul 16, 2017
  42. CutMeIn

    Solved C:\ Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Amazon Assistent\aa.hta

    CutMeIn, Jul 10, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    1,570
    Broni
    Jul 14, 2017
  43. Johnmkibrick
    Locked

    Inactive Gamereleasedate malware/virus

    Johnmkibrick, Jul 10, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    432
    Broni
    Jul 10, 2017
  44. HenrikNoVirus

    Solved Virus causing pc internet to slow down and turn off

    HenrikNoVirus, Jun 27, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    1,560
    Broni
    Jul 9, 2017
  45. IAntThatGuy
    Locked

    Inactive Addition.txt + FRST.txt

    IAntThatGuy, Jul 9, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    557
    Broni
    Jul 9, 2017
  46. RichH

    Solved Ransomware infection

    RichH, Jul 3, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    1,283
    Broni
    Jul 7, 2017
  47. theRadiantChild

    Solved Just a precaution

    theRadiantChild, Jun 23, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,525
    Broni
    Jul 6, 2017
  48. rakija77

    Solved Infected laptop -COM Surrogate

    rakija77, Jul 3, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,080
    Broni
    Jul 5, 2017
  49. glhglh

    Solved First a popup then a slow computer

    glhglh, Jun 26, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    846
    Broni
    Jul 4, 2017
  50. Dale Ferrier
    Locked

    Inactive Seeing an unexplained dos box popup

    Dale Ferrier, Jun 27, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    629
    Broni
    Jun 29, 2017
  51. Connor2811
    Locked

    Inactive-A Amazon assistant aa.hta

    Connor2811, Jun 15, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    1,289
    Broni
    Jun 28, 2017
  52. siedog

    Solved Laptop Slow including Firefox part 1

    siedog, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,072
    Broni
    Jun 26, 2017
  53. ABL89

    Solved Windows has encountered a critical problem and will restart automatically in one minute...

    ABL89, Jun 21, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    1,311
    Broni
    Jun 26, 2017
  54. beth wilson

    Solved Virus after format

    beth wilson, Jun 12, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    59
    Views:
    1,812
    Broni
    Jun 24, 2017
  55. Daniel Burkus

    Solved Windows 7 PC spontaneously crashing

    Daniel Burkus, Jun 20, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,078
    Broni
    Jun 23, 2017
  56. Sticcs

    Solved Unmoveable virus

    Sticcs, May 31, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    1,699
    Broni
    Jun 22, 2017
  57. JeremyBro92

    Solved Hidden Remote Viewer On My PC

    JeremyBro92, Jun 12, 2017
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,105
    Broni
    Jun 18, 2017
  58. Young09
    Locked

    Inactive-A Amazon assistant pop ups

    Young09, Jun 8, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    880
    Broni
    Jun 18, 2017
  59. throwaway133
    Locked

    Inactive Was in a live Youtube Chat with some hackers, and then some weird things happened

    throwaway133, Jun 15, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    694
    Broni
    Jun 15, 2017
  60. learninmypc

    Inactive Jittery mouse, am I infected?

    learninmypc, Jun 11, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    787
    Broni
    Jun 12, 2017
  61. FaryZone

    Solved PC & Firefox slow

    FaryZone, May 13, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    2,098
    Broni
    Jun 12, 2017
  62. BethL

    Solved Malware/Virus?

    BethL, Jun 4, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,406
    Broni
    Jun 7, 2017
  63. PreviousGuy
    Locked

    Inactive Programs are closing suddenly few seconds after loading

    PreviousGuy, Jun 7, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    365
    Broni
    Jun 7, 2017
  64. Japheth

    Solved Couldn't completely remove YAC

    Japheth, May 28, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,207
    Broni
    Jun 7, 2017
  65. Silverboots

    Solved Amazon assistant virus

    Silverboots, May 28, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    2,696
    Broni
    Jun 4, 2017
  66. Route44

    Inactive Wondering If I Am Deeply Infected

    Route44, May 31, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    894
    Broni
    Jun 1, 2017
  67. Ryuten
    Locked

    Inactive I can't startup any of my anitvirus programs

    Ryuten, May 31, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    359
    Broni
    May 31, 2017
  68. Ljaykes
    Locked

    Inactive C:\Program Files(x86)\Amazon Assistant\aa.hta

    Ljaykes, May 30, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,269
    Broni
    May 30, 2017
  69. Tomaz

    Solved Malware or virus, what do I need to do?

    Tomaz, May 17, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    1,827
    Broni
    May 28, 2017
  70. gracethegame

    Solved Virus Check - Computer becoming unresponsive

    gracethegame, May 26, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    1,402
    Broni
    May 28, 2017
  71. saskiat

    Solved I think my pc has a virus

    saskiat, May 25, 2017
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    998
    Broni
    May 28, 2017
  72. The Viking

    Solved The Viking has new computer problems

    The Viking, May 22, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    1,621
    Broni
    May 26, 2017
  73. Manoj Kumar
    Locked

    Inactive Can't access internet in Normal Mode

    Manoj Kumar, Apr 12, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    541
    Broni
    May 18, 2017
  74. chavera

    Solved Computer slow & dos windows briefly opening and closing

    chavera, May 11, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    1,952
    Broni
    May 14, 2017
  75. icezy

    Solved Computer unable to start up

    icezy, Apr 15, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    3,625
    Broni
    May 13, 2017
  76. JudyF
    Locked

    Inactive C:\programfiles(x86)\amazon\amazonassistant\aa.hta

    JudyF, May 12, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,034
    Broni
    May 12, 2017
  77. marioxb

    Solved SmartService rootkit. Problem with Searching.com. Can't install/ run most programs.

    marioxb, Apr 25, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    2,725
    Broni
    May 6, 2017
  78. Polterdog

    Solved Computer Running Slow -- IObit\ASCDownloader Won't Delete

    Polterdog, May 1, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,217
    Broni
    May 6, 2017
  79. kellabella83
    Locked

    Inactive No login option after restarting Windows 10

    kellabella83, May 3, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    667
    Broni
    May 4, 2017
  80. Josh Archiee
    Locked

    Inactive-A Viruses I can't delete

    Josh Archiee, Apr 18, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,713
    Broni
    May 2, 2017
  81. rukia

    Solved Amazon Assistant aa hta

    rukia, Apr 28, 2017
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,370
    Broni
    Apr 30, 2017
  82. ionme
    Locked

    Inactive Disk usage is 100% and I'm 200% frustrated

    ionme, Apr 29, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,413
    Broni
    Apr 29, 2017
  83. macx

    Inactive Scrape with possible ransomware

    macx, Apr 26, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,614
    macx
    Apr 26, 2017
  84. TVI Josh
    Locked

    Inactive-A Amazon assistant aa.hta

    TVI Josh, Apr 12, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    2,036
    Broni
    Apr 25, 2017
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