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System Check Virus
chris635:
ditto. I didn't even think about a possible rootkit.
Chris
Allen:
That's funny Shane, because literally 2 minutes before I saw your post, Java popped up and asked me if I'd like to install an update (I said no, since I was busy trying to save my computer lol). I never would have thought that an outdated java or flash would have been the problem, but I will be keeping them updated from now on!
And also funny, I was thinking the only thing noticeably wrong with the computer are the missing desktop files, but RIGHT after I got done reading your second post, a random pop-up occurred (had never happened before). So I'm guessing rootkit.........
Shane:
Yeah if a random advertisement pop up comes from no where you have a rootkit bud :wink:
Shane
Allen:
Ok, so I ran Malwarebytes, removed the infections (8 of them), then rebooted. Ran the tdsskiller and it found nothing. It was really weird before I rebooted man, like, sounds coming from NOWHERE (as if an advertisement/commercial were playing, but nothing was open!). Since rebooting after malwarebytes, nothing.
But my desktop has still not returned to it's original state, nor has the start menu (with all my most used applications and whatnot listed), and nothing on the right of the tab where it normally says "Documents" "Control Panel" and whatnot, the only thing listed there now is "Computer". Is there anyways I can reset these to default?
ALSO, there's still a "System Check" file located on my desktop. Is it safe to delete this file?
Thanks!
Shane:
Delete that shortcut yes.
Also sounds like all your icons have been moved tot he temp folder. As long as you didn't clear your tempt folder it can be fixed.
Grab my Windows repair program. I have a fix for this in there :wink:
My repair moves all the icons back from the temp folder and back to the start menu and desktop. Also you might have some polices to hide the desktop from the virus, my repair tool will remove those as well form one of its repairs.
After words you can then go to the properties of the start menu and restore it to default. :wink:
Shane
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