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Argonath RPG Community => Hardware/Software support => Resolved issues => Topic started by: Khm on July 19, 2014, 04:39:47 pm
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The same problem happened with me here (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=103907.0) came back but the solution in the old thread didn't work, any other ideas please? It's so annoying...
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You need a decent, dedicated Anti-Spyware program installed which is up-to-date. Then boot into Safe Mode and run a full system scan.
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You need a decent, dedicated Anti-Spyware program installed which is up-to-date. Then boot into Safe Mode and run a full system scan.
I guess i have to re-new Norton then....
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I guess i have to re-new Norton then....
I would recommend going with one of the free alternatives out there that tend to work even better.
Also, if your anti-malware programs were no longer working, then that would explain your issue right away. You need to make sure that you are preventing the bad software just as much as you are trying to get rid of it once it shows up. The best protection is to stop it before it does its damage.
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Can you post the programs you have? This probably came bundled with something you installed recently.
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Had it as well before.. Just deleted all my toolsbars
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Had it as well before.. Just deleted all my toolsbars
Those are a common form of adware, but are usually bundled with other malicious software. I would recommend still doing a full system scan to ensure all of the bad code is gone.
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Tell us what have you tried.
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I would recommend going with one of the free alternatives out there that tend to work even better.
Also, if your anti-malware programs were no longer working, then that would explain your issue right away. You need to make sure that you are preventing the bad software just as much as you are trying to get rid of it once it shows up. The best protection is to stop it before it does its damage.
Yes it showed up when it stopped working but was i thinking of something else because it came before when it was working.
Can you post the programs you have? This probably came bundled with something you installed recently.
Didn't install anything new yet.
Had it as well before.. Just deleted all my toolsbars
I don't have any toolbar because they're annoying. >.>
Tell us what have you tried.
Will do after getting money for Norton.
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Dude don't install anti-virus. You probably downloaded some shit that gives you that ads, also check extensions on your browser.
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Dude don't install anti-virus. You probably downloaded some shit that gives you that ads, also check extensions on your browser.
Already did, i don't have anything that i don't know or used to use it before.
I am not installing any new one, just going to re-new the subscription that's all.
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You really shouldn't be giving your money to Norton. As a former user, I'm glad to have switched. Even Microsoft Security Essentials (free download) (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download) is much better. I would also suggest doing a Malwarebytes Scan (https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/) and getting the WOT browser extension (https://www.mywot.com/) to check a site's reliability. If you want to be extra cautious, get Adblock (https://adblockplus.org/en/chrome)or get the MVPS Host File Ad List (http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm). This blocks advertisements at system level so adverts even outside of your browser won't work (most of the time).
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I guess i have to re-new Norton then....
Norton is garbage, plenty of spyware and viruses are designed specifically to screw with it.
It's useless and the idea of actually paying for it is pretty laughable, check out some of the free options which are better.
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I am using it since 2 years and I've never seen any problem in it...
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Avast have worked for me for the past years!
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Avast have worked for me for the past years!
Ewww, i had a lot of problems with it, I'm done from Avast...
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Ewww, i had a lot of problems with it, I'm done from Avast...
What kind of problems did you have? *curious*
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Never installed anti-virus since I bought this PC, I never had problems.
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Never installed anti-virus since I bought this PC, I never had problems.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/92/92a2b67bea3f02b8ada97b94d5e51f5165b1f5fa939e92b0b1d4fa17fc98e97b.jpg)
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What kind of problems did you have? *curious*
Viruses everywhere, ads like this, annoying Avast advertisements too, made the pc so heavy, what else want me to say. :S
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Viruses everywhere, ads like this, annoying Avast advertisements too, made the pc so heavy, what else want me to say. :S
Actually every antivirus slows down your PC, unless you have down syndrome and do not know where you click on the internet you should not install one.
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Actually every antivirus slows down your PC, unless you have down syndrome and do not know where you click on the internet you should not install one.
Not with Norton that i am used with in those 2 years...
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One question, how do you even get all those viruses?
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One question, how do you even get all those viruses?
Projects from school computers, internet etc...
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I do not use an antivirus except the one built into windows 8.1, since I am rather careful with where I go.
However, I still am vulnerable to human error, so I've rounded up a few tools that help me to ensure that the battle is enjoyable and effective.
Whenever I get a form of malware I take these steps:
- Acquire Malwarebytes and ADWcleaner (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/), also having a spare liveCD of a Linux distro just in case.
- Use Malwarebytes as first layer of attack: Let it scan the computer and locate the malware, as well as quarantine.
- Write down the paths to the files in question. Who knows; they might be needed later.
- Then run ADWcleaner as the second layer; Malwarebytes is effective but not 100%. ADWcleaner removes, clear the browsers of any unwanted plugins/addons, and clears the registry as well.
- Several reboots later (Gotta love windows) I run an extra scan with both tools.
- Then, I follow the paths to ensure that the infections are removed. If they aren't and I cannot remove them in windows: Then I use linux to force removal (yay rm -rf /file)
I had an infection a few days ago, and instead of restoring a backup image, I run this army over my PC :lol:
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I am using it since 2 years and I've never seen any problem in it...
Then why have you made this thread? :)
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AVG :cowboy:
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Never installed anti-virus since I bought this PC, I never had problems.
That you know of! If you don't have anything to detect malware, then you don't know if you have any. Not all malware slows down your system these days.
I agree with the other users here. Norton is not a good anti-virus anymore, and is a waste of money now by a corporation that no longer cares about getting the job done. I would strongly recommend getting one of the well-known free ones from a reputable website. (Meaning don't click on a random link in Google. Go to the actual company's website).
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What do you suggest me then guys? (No avast and no AVG please...)
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What do you suggest me then guys? (No avast and no AVG please...)
Microsoft Security Essentials is fine, but ABSOLUTELY scan your computer with a few anti-spyware tools, like the ones mentioned by others in this thread and Hitman Pro.
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In case you believe there is a lot of junk, install Hitman Pro, let it scan your system, then remove it again so it will not clog up your resources.
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In case you believe there is a lot of junk, install Hitman Pro, let it scan your system, then remove it again so it will not clog up your resources.
Sorry for getting off-topic.Are you back Gandalf ?
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Sorry for getting off-topic.Are you back Gandalf ?
Please send him a PM next time if you'd like to know that ;)
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Microsoft Security Essentials is fine, but ABSOLUTELY scan your computer with a few anti-spyware tools, like the ones mentioned by others in this thread and Hitman Pro.
I want something stable like a normal anti-virus but the best one without these unknown "anti-spywares" around the internet.
In case you believe there is a lot of junk, install Hitman Pro, let it scan your system, then remove it again so it will not clog up your resources.
Why's that? Is there anything else better than "Hitman-Pro"? Is it free or costs some dollars? If it does I can buy it.
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What do you suggest me then guys? (No avast and no AVG please...)
Why not those?
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Why not those?
Both made my laptop slow as a turtle. :rolleyes:
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Install Malwarebytes
Scan
Find the source of that ads
Delete
Uninstall Malwarebytes
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Norton is garbage, plenty of spyware and viruses are designed specifically to screw with it.
It's useless and the idea of actually paying for it is pretty laughable, check out some of the free options which are better.
I use Norton 360 too, and I have to say that its awesome.
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I want something stable like a normal anti-virus but the best one without these unknown "anti-spywares" around the internet.Why's that? Is there anything else better than "Hitman-Pro"? Is it free or costs some dollars? If it does I can buy it.
MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) is perfectly fine. Honestly, not even one antivirus is perfect, and MSE is a very user-friendly one, that uses little resources and doesn't advertise itself with constant popups.
Hitman Pro is free (you get a 30 day trial by giving your email, but don't worry, they will not send you spam) and I can confirm it is very good (just scanned my father's laptop a few days ago with it and got rid of the problem).
If you are still worried about having viruses, go to a different board focused on technical discussions like this.
I use Norton 360 too, and I have to say that its awesome.
AFAIK Norton is absolute crap.
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Install Malwarebytes
Scan
Find the source of that ads
Delete
Uninstall Malwarebytes
Bad idea. You are leaving yourself unprotected then.
I use Norton 360 too, and I have to say that its awesome.
It was a great attempt at a comeback for Norton, but their business politics still lead them to fail at making the product truly successful, which is very unfortunate. I helped beta-test the product before it came out, and I was pretty hopeful that they may have seen their issues and fixed them...until the last couple tests rolled around, and I saw their true marketing ploy in action.
MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) is perfectly fine. Honestly, not even one antivirus is perfect, and MSE is a very user-friendly one, that uses little resources and doesn't advertise itself with constant popups.
Hitman Pro is free (you get a 30 day trial by giving your email, but don't worry, they will not send you spam) and I can confirm it is very good (just scanned my father's laptop a few days ago with it and got rid of the problem).
If you are still worried about having viruses, go to a different board focused on technical discussions like this.
AFAIK Norton is absolute crap.
I'm not sure about Hitman Pro, but MSSE has surprisingly turned out to be a great product. It doesn't offer as wide of a variety of protection as Avast! does, but it is still a great product for general protection overall.
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Any other suggestions? Even if it must be purchased, I can get it. I just need the best anti-malware and a trusted one so i can buy it or install it for fee (if its free) and keep it with me for years if needed.
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Hitman Pro - http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro and yes it is free to use.
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Any other suggestions? Even if it must be purchased, I can get it. I just need the best anti-malware and a trusted one so i can buy it or install it for fee (if its free) and keep it with me for years if needed.
There is no "best" anti-malware program out there. They all have advantages and faults. Yes, some may be better than others, but no program is perfect. Also, I would not suggest paying for one, as many of the free ones are community-driven, and often have better results because of it. Many of the paid ones these days, (at least the ones that don't offer a full version for free), often don't care about the user, but instead about the money, and thus have a poor product.
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Alright then, i will put my trust on HitmanPro3 for some time, thanks.
EDIT: Worked epic! Everything is back to normal, thanks for the help! (thread can be locked)