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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
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    1,439,238
    Julio Franco
    Apr 19, 2010
  2. Julio Franco
    Locked Sticky

    Is your system infected? Read this before cleaning or formatting

    Julio Franco, Dec 1, 2007
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    180,525
    momok
    Dec 2, 2007
  4. necee99

    Active Windows 10 possible virus

    necee99, Nov 12, 2018 at 12:42 PM
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    277
    Broni
    Nov 14, 2018 at 10:29 PM
  5. Bruce Betts

    Active Cannot install Malwarebytes, Access to destination is denied

    Bruce Betts, Oct 31, 2018
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    378
    Broni
    Nov 13, 2018 at 4:43 PM
  6. user75

    Solved Ok My problem is very big, I have infected virus System Volume Information RELLY specific

    user75, Nov 5, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    504
    Broni
    Nov 12, 2018 at 4:39 PM
  7. malsaurus

    Solved PRODUC~1.EXE : What is it and how do I remove it?

    malsaurus, Nov 9, 2018 at 6:20 PM ... 2
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    509
    Broni
    Nov 12, 2018 at 3:11 PM
  8. Snorlax

    Solved Computer Started Acting Funny

    Snorlax, Oct 23, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    770
    Broni
    Nov 8, 2018
  9. eric m

    Solved trojan.win32/Occamy.C detected a

    eric m, Nov 5, 2018
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    284
    Broni
    Nov 6, 2018
  10. Aaron Scully
    Locked

    Inactive I was the victim of a targeted spyware attack

    Aaron Scully, Nov 4, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    190
    Broni
    Nov 4, 2018
  11. cableman
    Locked

    Inactive-A Computer not acting properly

    cableman, Oct 12, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    865
    Broni
    Nov 3, 2018
  12. Tonywalker

    Solved Computer clean up

    Tonywalker, Oct 23, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    428
    Broni
    Nov 3, 2018
  13. cheld

    Solved Avast keeps finding virusses in a FileZilla Server directory

    cheld, Oct 27, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    243
    Broni
    Nov 2, 2018
  14. blairman

    Solved Mom's computer bogged down

    blairman, Oct 23, 2018
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    296
    Broni
    Nov 1, 2018
  15. Khasmir

    Solved The main HDD appears as full

    Khasmir, Oct 29, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    158
    Broni
    Oct 30, 2018
  16. OrangeSpeeder
    Locked

    Inactive Virus?

    OrangeSpeeder, Oct 30, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    192
    Broni
    Oct 30, 2018
  17. Shura

    Solved Computer has slowed and wakes up from sleep with no input.

    Shura, Oct 22, 2018
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    429
    Broni
    Oct 29, 2018
  18. Khasmir

    Solved Slow computer and high CPU usage

    Khasmir, Oct 21, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    579
    Broni
    Oct 29, 2018
  19. TrojanedPC18
    Locked

    Inactive TROJAN.bat.agent.bag

    TrojanedPC18, Oct 20, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    204
    Broni
    Oct 21, 2018
  20. GPrSc
    Locked

    Inactive Readme Keygen

    GPrSc, Oct 13, 2018
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    680
    Broni
    Oct 18, 2018
  21. Damur

    Solved Possible Virus

    Damur, Oct 11, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    558
    Broni
    Oct 13, 2018
  22. Akshay Tripathi
    Locked

    Inactive I have this Neshta.A virus issue

    Akshay Tripathi, Oct 5, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    191
    Broni
    Oct 5, 2018
  23. Kaelkitty

    Solved Two problems: tinny music everyday at 4pm, AND a scareware pop-up

    Kaelkitty, Sep 21, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    1,119
    Broni
    Oct 4, 2018
  24. learninmypc

    Inactive Infected laptop needs help

    learninmypc, Oct 1, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    378
    Broni
    Oct 3, 2018
  25. Ewokki

    Solved Computer restarts by itself

    Ewokki, Sep 22, 2018
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    716
    Broni
    Sep 29, 2018
  26. Stello72

    Solved PC hacked

    Stello72, Sep 18, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    60
    Views:
    777
    Broni
    Sep 22, 2018
  27. Frosted5

    Solved Random exe files in task manger

    Frosted5, Sep 11, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    692
    Broni
    Sep 15, 2018
  28. Mibutah1701

    Solved Slow PC

    Mibutah1701, Sep 5, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    1,454
    Broni
    Sep 12, 2018
  29. glhglh

    Solved Got a weird popup claiming to be microsoft with a phone number

    glhglh, Aug 23, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    1,092
    Broni
    Sep 9, 2018
  30. GaryMove

    Inactive What is the most dangerous computer virus?

    GaryMove, Sep 4, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    197
    Broni
    Sep 4, 2018
  31. Grazvydas
    Locked

    Inactive Win 10 not running

    Grazvydas, Aug 26, 2018
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    352
    Broni
    Aug 31, 2018
  32. sud2002

    Resolved Keep getting Chrome popups (finfantal.info)

    sud2002, Aug 19, 2018
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    675
    Broni
    Aug 31, 2018
  33. B L S

    Solved Can't do system restore & now firefox quickly slows down whole computer

    B L S, Aug 7, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    599
    Broni
    Aug 24, 2018
  34. Snir4
    Locked

    Inactive-A I think my PC infected by notepad virus

    Snir4, Aug 7, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    695
    Broni
    Aug 21, 2018
  35. Patsy
    Locked

    Inactive WindowsDefender Antivirus

    Patsy, Aug 15, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    653
    mailpup
    Aug 15, 2018
  36. Dionis
    Locked

    Inactive I don t know how to delete this

    Dionis, Aug 2, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    253
    Broni
    Aug 2, 2018
  37. dawghunter
    Locked

    Inactive Redirector-HE

    dawghunter, Jul 25, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    194
    Broni
    Jul 25, 2018
  38. Shadoewolf

    Solved I can’t open antivirus or any website related to it for windows

    Shadoewolf, Jul 21, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    63
    Views:
    1,323
    Broni
    Jul 24, 2018
  39. cableman
    Locked

    Inactive Sound suddenly just went completely out

    cableman, Jul 19, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    264
    Broni
    Jul 19, 2018
  40. Peppermint

    Inactive Mac: Can a virus in a hard drive infect other files that are in it?

    Peppermint, Jul 19, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    171
    Broni
    Jul 19, 2018
  41. needhelp51

    Solved Computer seems infected

    needhelp51, Jul 11, 2018
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,529
    Broni
    Jul 14, 2018
  42. learninmypc

    Solved Broni, a quick question

    learninmypc, Jul 14, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    228
    Broni
    Jul 14, 2018
  43. MemesareKeem

    Inactive Virus on my android

    MemesareKeem, Jul 7, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    260
    Broni
    Jul 7, 2018
  44. Riyasvkmuhammed

    Solved Please help me to remove my infected pc. Trojan. Multi. GenAutorunBITS.a

    Riyasvkmuhammed, Jun 20, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    963
    Broni
    Jul 6, 2018
  45. Kevin Hill

    Solved Rogue killer found rans.gendarm, no kill

    Kevin Hill, Jun 28, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    71
    Views:
    977
    Broni
    Jul 2, 2018
  46. cableman
    Locked

    Inactive-A Can't run Fabar tool properly

    cableman, Jun 14, 2018
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    450
    Broni
    Jun 27, 2018
  47. Kevin Hill

    Solved Gmer found rootkit activity

    Kevin Hill, Jun 19, 2018 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    76
    Views:
    1,716
    Broni
    Jun 26, 2018
  48. ExpirationDate

    Solved Possible malware, as well as a error given by 'registry' from a couple of scanning softwares.

    ExpirationDate, Jun 22, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    260
    Broni
    Jun 22, 2018
  49. Matthewlotts
    Locked

    Inactive BitCoinMiner.PD Infection, Removal Failed.

    Matthewlotts, Jun 21, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    258
    Broni
    Jun 21, 2018
  50. oreoko
    Locked

    Inactive The most violent torjan ever

    oreoko, Jun 15, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    271
    Broni
    Jun 15, 2018
  51. faramir44
    Locked

    Inactive Cannot remove PUM.dns, it keeps coming back

    faramir44, Jun 13, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    260
    Broni
    Jun 13, 2018
  52. Daniel Burkus

    Solved PC Shutting Down During Malware Scans, Presumed Malware Infection (Windows 7)

    Daniel Burkus, May 29, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,056
    Broni
    Jun 7, 2018
  53. davidjm6

    Inactive Multiple BSODs, mouse clicks not registering properly

    davidjm6, May 26, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    368
    Broni
    May 26, 2018
  54. pvkid

    Inactive I think I have Ransomware

    pvkid, May 24, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    271
    Broni
    May 25, 2018
  55. tm5rto
    Locked

    Inactive-A Can't get programs installed, suspect virus

    tm5rto, May 12, 2018
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    547
    Broni
    May 24, 2018
  56. Joe Jimm

    Solved Over 60 svchost.exe's, Chrome being very slow, and other oddities

    Joe Jimm, May 13, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    713
    Broni
    May 22, 2018
  57. cjanien

    Solved Trouble with IE, Edge and Chrome

    cjanien, May 8, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    1,467
    Broni
    May 22, 2018
  58. Boufeez

    Solved MachineLearning/Anomalous.94%

    Boufeez, Apr 24, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    2,851
    Broni
    May 21, 2018
  59. mom26gr8kids

    Solved Second infected computer

    mom26gr8kids, May 5, 2018
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,170
    Broni
    May 21, 2018
  60. antmanmax

    Solved Finally reaching out

    antmanmax, May 13, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    710
    Broni
    May 18, 2018
  61. Libertybrick

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

    Libertybrick, May 12, 2018
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,433
    Broni
    May 15, 2018
  62. sullyy1288
    Locked

    Inactive Disk Usage 100%, Windows Very Slow

    sullyy1288, May 9, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    221
    Broni
    May 10, 2018
  63. Joel M Siskin

    Solved Not sure what fixlist.txt file I need

    Joel M Siskin, Apr 18, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    1,019
    Broni
    May 7, 2018
  64. mom26gr8kids

    Inactive Possible virus on computer that won't connect to the internet

    mom26gr8kids, May 5, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    266
    Broni
    May 7, 2018
  65. setareh238

    Inactive Kaspersky

    setareh238, May 5, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    234
    Broni
    May 5, 2018
  66. Bob Habart

    Solved Call Mirosoft to Unlock Computer

    Bob Habart, Apr 23, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    567
    Broni
    Apr 29, 2018
  67. Devwa

    Solved Windows has encountered a critical problem and will restart. (different type)

    Devwa, Apr 21, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    1,120
    Broni
    Apr 28, 2018
  68. dobysport55

    Solved Computer running slow, slow to connect to internet.

    dobysport55, Apr 14, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    1,164
    Broni
    Apr 28, 2018
  69. Jacca
    Locked

    Inactive I have a virus called Industrialists and I can't get rid of it

    Jacca, Apr 25, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    242
    Broni
    Apr 25, 2018
  70. Yushimer
    Locked

    Inactive Invisible Virus?

    Yushimer, Apr 16, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    217
    Broni
    Apr 16, 2018
  71. SPasini

    Solved Recurrent Rookits

    SPasini, Apr 9, 2018
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    527
    Broni
    Apr 16, 2018
  72. Timbo51

    Inactive Trying to remove virus: Everything I try to use force closes... including google chrome

    Timbo51, Apr 4, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    797
    Broni
    Apr 9, 2018
  73. siedog

    Solved System running slow and sluggish part1 FRST.log

    siedog, Mar 30, 2018
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    787
    Broni
    Apr 6, 2018
  74. Daniel Burkus

    Inactive PC Freezes After I Open Any Application.

    Daniel Burkus, Mar 29, 2018
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    477
    Broni
    Apr 1, 2018
  75. jodie jernigan
    Locked

    Inactive Pc freezing and cursor freezing. amazon assist popup window

    jodie jernigan, Mar 31, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    500
    Broni
    Mar 31, 2018
  76. losdavos

    Solved Installed a new app carelessly, now Chrome keeps crashing. Windows 10 machine.

    losdavos, Mar 20, 2018
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    1,348
    Broni
    Mar 24, 2018
  77. Kevin Hill
    Locked

    Inactive IAT`s found

    Kevin Hill, Mar 23, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    275
    Broni
    Mar 23, 2018
  78. PanaMax

    Solved B.S.O.D.

    PanaMax, Mar 20, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    925
    Broni
    Mar 22, 2018
  79. Mike T
    Locked

    Inactive Malware or False Positive? {YARA}eval_post :

    Mike T, Mar 16, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    487
    Broni
    Mar 16, 2018
  80. starrkiller
    Locked

    Inactive-A Computer is acting slow

    starrkiller, Mar 3, 2018
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    986
    Broni
    Mar 13, 2018
  81. mirby777
    Locked

    Inactive Three trojans Kaspersky flagged but couldn't disinfect. (1 of 2)

    mirby777, Mar 7, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    641
    Broni
    Mar 7, 2018
  82. SteveTraverse

    Inactive Malware created Win7 system processes I cannot end or delete

    SteveTraverse, Feb 9, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    1,556
    Broni
    Feb 27, 2018
  83. KidCZ
    Locked

    Inactive Got trojan virus, cannot access some websites

    KidCZ, Feb 25, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    402
    Broni
    Feb 25, 2018
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