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How do i destroy this virus?
Name: MJismylife Date: February 15, 2005 at 10:45:14 Pacific OS: Microsoft Windows XP CPU/Ram: not sure
Comment:
I have recently got a virus through MSN Messenger version 6.2. This virus is called 'C:/titanic.jpg.gif', but it also says 'WARNING Hidden extension.pif'. The anti-virus software i have installed is Grisoft AVG Free Edition for Windows, but it cannot find or therefore destroy it, so how do i do this?
Name: ComputerGal Date: February 15, 2005 at 10:55:23 Pacific
Reply:
try going to http://securityresponse.symantec.com/ and scroll down to "virus definitions", then click the link to "online virus and security check". it will open a new window, in which you must click the "go" button, and then click the "start" button under "virus scan". good luck!
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Response Number 2
Name: notamondayfan Date: February 15, 2005 at 10:56:33 Pacific
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some times virus / spy / adware run in the background of windows, so u cant delete it cause the files in use. press ctrl, alt, del, and see if anything remotley like "titanic" is listed. if it is, end the process, and try deleting it.
but really i would recomend buying a becent virus scanner, like norton. £40 spent now might not look so daft if you have 2 replace ur comp and all ur hard work!
dean!
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Response Number 3
Name: Bob (by BigBob) Date: February 15, 2005 at 11:00:52 Pacific
Reply:
Sounds like a hoax to me check Google.com for this If Avg cannot find it I wouldnt be too cncern about it , what makes you think it is a real virus??
" IF IT AINT BROKE LEAVE IT ALONE "
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Response Number 4
Name: smifff Date: February 15, 2005 at 14:41:13 Pacific
Reply:
Hi Gemma
Can you first tell me how you know you have a virus if AVG cant find it?
Was this a messenger pop-up?
If your worried do an online scan,copy and paste this to your browser and choose any company
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Scanners.htm
If any advice helps, please post back as it might help others.
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Response Number 5
Name: Bray (by Jazza) Date: February 16, 2005 at 22:38:10 Pacific
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