My computer has a virus/worm

[Irennicus]

Sorry, I have to keep this message brief because otherwise my computer will become too bogged down to do anything.

Anyways, I get back from Detroit and my computer has been on the fritz now, my younger brother was using it. Anyways, long story short I get millions of Sysmantec messages popping up saying that messages are trying to send but they can't to random e-mail addresses I've never heard. There's also a billion other sysmantec popups saying they're scanning messages, etc. On top of that there are messages (Sysmantec, again) saying that certain programs are attempting access into my connection.

Is anyone here knowledgable on what kind of worm this is or the best way to remove it?

[deadli_aznboi]

try using one of the free online virus scanners. I always use antivirus.com even though i have mcafee installed.

[De4dEyE]

The scanner from Trend is very nice. Try it out.

[The Iron Sheik]

Kaspersky.

[¤Scrimples¤]

Fuck the bullshit.

System Restore (if you're using XP) is your friend.

[Rhio2k]

Kick lil bro's ass. He was probably looking for porn and clicked on every damn popup in sight.

[ruthless_nash]

avg or avast

[soup or man]

I'll save you Iren.

First, just try to do a restore, like Neosyphen suggested. Take it back a few days. If that doesn't work then do this:

Right-Click My Computer -> Properties -> System Restore Tab, Turn off System Restore.

Download Ccleaner (www.download.com)
Run Cleaner

Download AVG (www.grisoft.com)
Update Scanner

Download Ewido (www.ewido.com)
Update Scanner

Download Spyware Blaster (www.download.com)
Update, and Enable Protection

Download Spybot (www.download.com)
Update, then Run the Immunization

Download Ad-Aware (www.download.com)
Update Definitions

Download Spy Sweeper (www.download.com)
Update Definitions

Restart in Safe Mode

Run Ewido, AVG, then Spybot, Spy Sweeper, Ad-Aware. Restart in normal mode.

Run the free online Virus Scanner at www.trendmicro.com

If you're still having trouble, download Hijackthis (www.download.com) and post a Hijackthis log here.

Don't forget to turn System Restore back on when you're fixed.

[Chozen1]

I'll save you Iren.

First, just try to do a restore, like Neosyphen suggested. Take it back a few days. If that doesn't work then do this:

Right-Click My Computer -> Properties -> System Restore Tab, Turn off System Restore.

Download Ccleaner (www.download.com)
Run Cleaner

Download AVG (www.grisoft.com)
Update Scanner

Download Ewido (www.ewido.com)
Update Scanner

Download Spyware Blaster (www.download.com)
Update, and Enable Protection

Download Spybot (www.download.com)
Update, then Run the Immunization

Download Ad-Aware (www.download.com)
Update Definitions

Download Spy Sweeper (www.download.com)
Update Definitions

Restart in Safe Mode

Run Ewido, AVG, then Spybot, Spy Sweeper, Ad-Aware. Restart in normal mode.

Run the free online Virus Scanner at www.trendmicro.com

If you're still having trouble, download Hijackthis (www.download.com) and post a Hijackthis log here.

You're wasting your fucking time; go to post #5 DONE.

trust me, we don't put up with this sort of shit @ work because of customer/people being idiots for not backing up their shit and letting others toy around with their rig knowing that others might use it. I'm sure you've heard of password protecting accounts and/or how to remove passwords. once uve cleaned up ur mess, reload all ur software, buy spy sweeper and NAV, run all updates, win updates, DL mozilla, opera and get the adblock plug in for firefox and ur set. none of this aforementioned posting hijack this logs; go elsewhere for that crap

[fjf314]

There are way too many different viruses and worms out there for anyone to identify what particular virus or worm you've got. Also, I would say that if you're worried about your computer getting too overloaded to use just for the duration of typing up your post, then I would say that trying to download and install new software would probably be more of a pain than it's worth right now, too. I have to agree with the people who said to just use System Restore and be done with it.

After you use System Restore, then I would look into getting some of the security programs already listed to help you out should you have any problems in the future.

[kz0060]

System restore will probably beast that shit iren.

[soup or man]

trust me, we don't put up with this sort of shit @ work because of customer/people being idiots for not backing up their shit and letting others toy around with their rig knowing that others might use it.
Put up with what? Viruses? What does you being at work hating things have to do with Iren's virus trouble?

I'm sure you've heard of password protecting accounts and/or how to remove passwords.
What? How does this apply to anything?

"I just got into investing in the stock market and I'm looking for some tips."
"I'm sure you've heard of global warming and/or the affects on global temperatures."
Thanks.

once uve cleaned up ur mess, reload all ur software, buy spy sweeper and NAV, run all updates, win updates, DL mozilla, opera and get the adblock plug in for firefox and ur set.
You have a virus? REFORMAT! Useful advice! The thought has never crossed Iren's mind, I'm sure.

none of this aforementioned posting hijack this logs; go elsewhere for that crap
Or go here, because I will help. Just because you are lazy doesn't mean everybody is.

[mvsc2demon]

System Restore really doesnt help, viruses n trojans are still in the computer. What you do is turn System Restore off, so it deletes everything like some temp files. Download some of the software soup of men recommended, update them and restart in safe mode and use them. I use CC cleaner, avg, ad-ware, and windows defender whenver I have to clean up friends computers from viruses/spyware

[Pained Auron]

that's what you get for downloading all that beastiality porn

[Irennicus]

Thanks everybody, soup saved my computer!

[soup or man]

that's what you get for downloading all that beastiality porn
INTER-SPECIES EROTICA!

[dano13]

INTER-SPECIES EROTICA!

Why haven't you been on IRC??

And same to you Iren.

[Rhio2k]

INTER-SPECIES EROTICA!

Zoidberg: I am SO into you!

*glomp, slurp, slurp*

Professor: Oh my...

[thurst]

norton + safe mode = ggpo to most viruses/worms

[EndLeSS8]

Fuck the bullshit.

System Restore (if you're using XP) is your friend.

I think you meant Format C:\ is your friend