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J_K_M_A_N:
If you are using the free version of Avast then it wouldn't stop it. The free version is pretty much just virus protection I believe. (I bought the paid version witch does cover malware too.)
Try searching for what software it says it is and follow the directions to clean it. I had one like that and I found directions that worked well. It did involve RKILL like Ed mentioned. Then malwarebytes would install and run. Before that it would install and immediately be disabled before it could even be updated. (The fake virus scanner would run even in safe mode too so that doesn't help.)
Good luck.
J_K_M_A_N
DaOld Man:
Malwarebytes in safe mode.
Start in safe mode with networking.
Install MBAM from a jump drive. Update malwarebytes (MBAM).
Turn off restore function, do full scan with MBAM, then turn restore back on.
DaOld Man:
Not to pull off topic here, but since it is related I will post it.
I cleaned a computer, but now Windows XP Pro (SP3) cant read any CDs. Drive is ok cause I can boot from win cd.
I tried deleting the upper and lower filters in registry, but no good.
Anyone have any ideas?
Xiaou2:
The new Root Kit viruses destroy many parts of windows... so even if you get the
thing somewhat cleaned.. it wont operate fully and correctly.
You will be best to do an re-install of the OS. You can try an Over-Install, so as to
keep your data. (repair xp option on install. not recovery / repair console that pops up
first)
DaOld Man:
That worked great Xiaou2! Thanks a lot!
Mimic, sorry to step on your thread.
I have been searching for an answer to this problem for a week. I shoulda known to ask you guys!
It would be neat if we had a section on this board dedicated to windows problems (Mac too, if there are any problems).
I know we have the software forum, but a forum for just PC problems might be easier to search??
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