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Please what's the most effective way of exorcising autorun malware and virus from a PC?.
There are two in my PC, one changes the folder in any removable media I connect to shortcuts, while the second and worst changes all files in the removable media into 1kb links.
The latter has ruined two of my USB flash drives.
PS: I've scanned it with Avast® but i'm sceptical of it's effectiveness.

wallflower:
Please what's the most effective way of exorcising autorun malware and virus from a PC?.
There are two in my PC, one changes the folder in any removable media I connect to shortcuts, while the second and worst changes all files in the removable media into 1kb links.
The latter has ruined two of my USB flash drives.
PS: I've scanned it with Avast® but i'm sceptical of it's effectiveness.

One very effective way is to use linux operating system to view the partition on which your windows os is installed and you would be able to see the virus by searching for them and deleting it right there in linux but, that depends on if you can side load linux os together with windows in your pc.

gememerald:


One very effective way is to use linux operating system to view the partition on which your windows os is installed and you would be able to see the virus by searching for them and deleting it right there in linux but, that depends on if you can side load linux os together with windows in your pc.

If you can't do this then you would have to use antivirus like smadav or better still click "ctrl" + "alt" + "del" and go to "processes" tab when the task manager appears, then look for unknown processes (this depends on your ability to identify them also! So you won't damage your os) right click and end the processes then unhide your folders and search for the virus and delete every instance of it.

gememerald:


If you can't do this then you would have to use antivirus like smadav or better still click "ctrl" + "alt" + "del" and go to "processes" tab when the task manager appears, then look for unknown processes (this depends on your ability to identify them also! So you won't damage your os) right click and end the processes then unhide your folders and search for the virus and delete every instance of it.

if you can't do these, then you would have to trust that your antivirus scan would fix it. So get an original antivirus to scan your system.

Let those pc problems you are experiencing keep coming. Answers are sure.

Don't be afraid you can be guided to fix it yourself, the philosophy is DIY (Do It Yourself)

gememerald:


One very effective way is to use linux operating system to view the partition on which your windows os is installed and you would be able to see the virus by searching for them and deleting it right there in linux but, that depends on if you can side load linux os together with windows in your pc.

Ok, i've tried to side load linux (ubuntu) once but my pc didnt support it, since i can do that i'll just switch my redundant desktop to linux for this purpose, Thanks.
Any idea what i should search for exactly like keywords or extensions?

wallflower:

Ok, i've tried to side load linux (ubuntu) once but my pc didnt support it, since i can do that i'll just switch my redundant desktop to linux for this purpose, Thanks.
Any idea what i should search for exactly like keywords or extensions?

You don't have to use only linux you can dual boot between linux and windows maybe you didn't do it correctly. Don't switch the desktop to linux I can guide you on side loading the linux with windows on your laptop. When you're ready tell me but you would need some tools like linux (ubuntu) bootable cd and boot repair cd. If you can't burn them on cd you can also burn them on flash drive. Let me know your decision.

gememerald:


You don't have to use only linux you can dual boot between linux and windows maybe you didn't do it correctly. Don't switch the desktop to linux I can guide you on side loading the linux with windows on your laptop. When you're ready tell me but you would need some tools like linux (ubuntu) bootable cd and boot repair cd. If you can't burn them on cd you can also burn them on flash drive. Let me know your decision.

I didn't use a bootable media when I tried, instead I used the windows installer for convenience, I'll try the CD now that I actually have a valid reason for installing Linux.

wallflower:


I didn't use a bootable media when I tried, instead I used the windows installer for convenience, I'll try the CD now that I actually have a valid reason for installing Linux.

Yes use the CD. Shut down the system and turn it on this time booting from CD. After doing this, let me know so we can progress.

Pls nairalanders I have a problem with my PC and printer. The system all of a sudden refused to print from my desktop its keeps bringing message of. Reset printer Spooler. I do not understant what that means.

ciscamustexcel:
Pls nairalanders I have a problem with my PC and printer. The system all of a sudden refused to print from my desktop its keeps bringing message of. Reset printer Spooler. I do not understant what that means.

Is it ink or toner printer?

ciscamustexcel:
Pls nairalanders I have a problem with my PC and printer. The system all of a sudden refused to print from my desktop its keeps bringing message of. Reset printer Spooler. I do not understant what that means.

A simple system restart should resolve your problem. If restarting the system is not an option, then you can directly restart the print spooler by doing the following:

Hold the Windows key + R to bring up the Run box. Type services.msc in the search pane and hit enter. In the services window that appears, scroll up and look for Print Spooler, right click on it and click restart.

gudday bro,
Am using HP Compaq Q61 with window 7. I jst notice suddenly dat wen am typing either in microsoft word or any dat require typing, after typing 3 to 4 letters d cursor will move back to d starting point and if i didnt notice in time i will jst be typing in starting line. This also happen if i start system to type password. Pls help.

dacillin:
gudday bro,
Am using HP Compaq Q61 with window 7. I jst notice suddenly dat wen am typing either in microsoft word or any dat require typing, after typing 3 to 4 letters d cursor will move back to d starting point and if i didnt notice in time i will jst be typing in starting line. This also happen if i start system to type password. Pls help.

You have a malfunctioning touchpad bro. Try updating the drivers. If that does not work, simply take it to a computer repair shop and have the touchpad replaced. In the meantime, you can download & install TouchFreeze and that would auto deactivate the touchpad whilst you type.

shawlxAk:



You have a malfunctioning touchpad bro. Try updating the drivers. If that does not work, simply take it to a computer repair shop and have the touchpad replaced. In the meantime, you can download & install TouchFreeze and that would auto deactivate the cursor whilst you type.

Tankz bro for ur reply.
But pls send me d link to dwload touchfreeze.

Pls oga in d house help me, my modem E0682 just stop showing signal and it doesn't connect again, even my memory card is not showing again. pls sir any solution?

please help,

I just put on my laptop and I saw several coloured lines on the screen.. i shut it down and restarted and its still the same..i can see the contents but the lines are too much.. What can I do?

choose4me:
please help,

I just put on my laptop and I saw several coloured lines on the screen.. i shut it down and restarted and its still the same..i can see the contents but the lines are too much.. What can I do?

Try a hard reset: Turn off the laptop, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery. Press & hold the power button for about 60 secs. Now connect the AC adapter only, and power on the laptop.

myola777:
Pls oga in d house help me, my modem E0682 just stop showing signal and it doesn't connect again, even my memory card is not showing again. pls sir any solution?

Restart the system and see if the problem is resolved.

dacillin:
gudday bro,
Am using HP Compaq Q61 with window 7. I jst notice suddenly dat wen am typing either in microsoft word or any dat require typing, after typing 3 to 4 letters d cursor will move back to d starting point and if i didnt notice in time i will jst be typing in starting line. This also happen if i start system to type password. Pls help.

If you can open the laptop, try and clean up dusts and remove and reinsert the touchpad connector. This could fix it.

choose4me:
please help,

I just put on my laptop and I saw several coloured lines on the screen.. i shut it down and restarted and its still the same..i can see the contents but the lines are too much.. What can I do?

Where did you keep it before you turned it on and did you install any high graphics consuming application recently prior to that problem?

gememerald:


Where did you keep it before you turned it on and did you install any high graphics consuming application recently prior to that problem?

It was in my laptop bag overnight.. I brought it out the next morning for an assignment then I saw the lines and no I didnt install any high graphics consuming application. I upgraded to 8.1 from windows 8 and it worked well for weeks before this

shawlxAk:


Try a hard reset: Turn off the laptop, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery. Press & hold the power button for about 60 secs. Now connect the AC adapter only, and power on the laptop.

Ok.. Thanks..will try

choose4me:


It was in my laptop bag overnight.. I brought it out the next morning for an assignment then I saw the lines and no I didnt install any high graphics consuming application. I upgraded to 8.1 from windows 8 and it worked well for weeks before this

Try and do a system restore to the date before you upgrade to windows 8.1

gememerald:


Try and do a system restore to the date before you upgrade to windows 8.1

Ok.. Will the system restore uninstall my 8.1??

choose4me:


Ok.. Will the system restore uninstall my 8.1??

Yes, it would revert it to 8

wallflower:
Please what's the most effective way of exorcising autorun malware and virus from a PC?.
There are two in my PC, one changes the folder in any removable media I connect to shortcuts, while the second and worst changes all files in the removable media into 1kb links.
The latter has ruined two of my USB flash drives.
PS: I've scanned it with Avast® but i'm sceptical of it's effectiveness.

i did it with a free antivirus called smadav. So download it online and use it.

bedfordng:
i did it with a free antivirus called smadav. So download it online and use it.

Thanks, i'll try that.

gememerald:


Yes, it would revert it to 8

the restore didnt complete.. it didnt revert .. And the dates set as restore points are too near.. Can i choose a more backward date manually?? How??

choose4me:


the restore didnt complete.. it didnt revert .. And the dates set as restore points are too near.. Can i choose a more backward date manually?? How??

It would show you the available dates, check if there is any option like "more dates"