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Topic started by Emandudeguyperson on May 10, 2010. Last post by darkhelmet46 1 year, 9 months ago.
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
It would seem I have a virus on my computer, it pops up random tabs in my browser without my permission, puts ads on the top of the page I am in regardless of what site (I first recognized it on YouTube, there was a fucking webcam girls site ad showing up at the top of the browser above the search bar and YouTube logo, it has worked like that no matter what site I've been on, even here on Tested, as well as eBay, Giantbomb, etc. you name it) and fake 'warning' messages keep popping up about once an hour (I know they're fake because they're saying dumb shit like 'hot babes in 'insert name of place I live'), I can't even begin to understand what might have caused this, I have Norton Internet Security and I'm running Adblocker Plus, I also have Windows 7 and am using the latest version of Firefox, WHAT DO I DO OH GOD????
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Fripplebubby (1,599 posts) See mini bio
I would check out the webgirls, they sound pretty legit. 
 
Just kidding, run MalwareBytes (that's what it's called, right?) or scan your computer, or reinstall Firefox, or switch to Chrome (oops, fanboyism). And btw, it isn't always your fault. Ads are shitty, and people who make these malware contraptions are smart. Don't beat yourself up about it.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@Fripplebubby said:

" I would check out the webgirls, they sound pretty legit.  Just kidding, run MalwareBytes (that's what it's called, right?) or scan your computer, or reinstall Firefox, or switch to Chrome (oops, fanboyism). And btw, it isn't always your fault. Ads are shitty, and people who make these malware contraptions are smart. Don't beat yourself up about it. "

Alright, thanks man, gimme a sec.
 
Please stand by for post edit...
 
  Loop that a few times while you wait.
 
EDIT: It worked, thanks FrippleBUDDY.
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Organicalistic_ (379 posts) See mini bio
@Emandudeguyperson: stop looking at porn, then reset your computer.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Fripplebubby (1,599 posts) See mini bio
@Emandudeguyperson: Wait, you DID check out the girls? And it worked?  
 
Well fuck me sideways. 
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@Fripplebubby said:

" Well fuck me sideways.  "

That was one of the videos there, good shit.
 
But in all seriousness, MalwareBytes got rid of the virus.
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Rehehelly (256 posts) See mini bio
...didn't Norton go to shit sometime? I haven't heard of people still using it since the early 2000's :S 
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@Rehehelly said:
" ...didn't Norton go to shit sometime? I haven't heard of people still using it since the early 2000's :S  "
Well, I've got the 2010 version.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by MAGZine (1,609 posts) See mini bio
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@Rehehelly: yeah, but you missed the part where they cleaned up their act in the 2009 version, and the 2009 and 2010 versions are actually purchase-worthy.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Rehehelly (256 posts) See mini bio
@MAGZine: I see, I see. Not really been keeping up to date on it, I use just AVG.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by MAGZine (1,609 posts) See mini bio
Moderator
@Rehehelly: and just fyi - the product quality of AVG has really decreased over the years. Avast! I believe is the new free-favourite.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by JeffreyGee (277 posts) See mini bio
Microsoft Security Essentials is pretty good too.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by intoblivion (790 posts) See mini bio
Norton, it may be a bitch but it does the job
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Binman88 (445 posts) See mini bio
What a classy thread title.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@Binman88 said:
" What a classy thread title. "
Well, things like viruses tend to make you filled with rage and vulgarities.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by lilburtonboy7489 (133 posts) See mini bio
1) download malwarebytes
2) download microsoft security essentials
3) install malwarebytes
4) run a full scan using malwarebytes
5) remove norton
6) install microsoft security essentials
7) stop torrenting/dloading dumpster child porn
Edited 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by ebritt (542 posts) See mini bio
@Emandudeguyperson said:
... I can't even begin to understand what might have caused this, I have Norton Internet Security...  
 from past experiences norton just slows my computer down and provides little protection for that all with a yearly fee on top. Try microsoft security essentials, run a scan and it should pick it up.  
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@lilburtonboy7489 said:
" 1) download malwarebytes 2) download microsoft security essentials 3) install malwarebytes 4) run a full scan using malwarebytes 5) remove norton 6) install microsoft security essentials 7) stop torrenting/dloading dumpster porn "
Already did all that, and nobody torrents porn any more.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by Emandudeguyperson (351 posts) See mini bio
@ebritt: Look at my above posts, I already got rid of it.
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
Post by lilburtonboy7489 (133 posts) See mini bio
@Emandudeguyperson said:
" @ebritt: Look at my above posts, I already got rid of it. "
so is the puter fixed?
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago
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