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wicked computer virus - wants money to unlock my laptop

asterwald

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The malware crap just keeps getting worse and in spite of its improvements, Windows is still a security sieve. You have to be careful where you surf and keep all your security scans/AV updated!
True, but Apple computers are too overpriced.
 

james t kirk

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I have Macaffey and it failed miserably. Mcaffey not only says my system is fully protected but I ran a complete scan and it didn't find anything.

I will try the youtube link and if thatfails I will take it to future shop.

Wiping the hard drive will be my last resort.
 

simon482

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The world would be such a better place if we had more nice guys like you.
He has insulted me and my job to no end. I got interest in helping him. This stupid truck driver has been working with computers since he was 6.
 

asterwald

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I have Macaffey and it failed miserably. Mcaffey not only says my system is fully protected but I ran a complete scan and it didn't find anything.

I will try the youtube link and if thatfails I will take it to future shop.

Wiping the hard drive will be my last resort.
Yeah, thats a nightmare for me. Having people going through my porn history.
 

WoodPeckr

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True, but Apple computers are too overpriced.
True that's why I went with Linux that is FREE......LOL!....;)
I'd never get an Apple.
 

james t kirk

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Fortunately I have no porn on this box. Sure I surf it but I never download it.

I will try calling Norton to see if their software could remove it or not also.
 

james t kirk

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He has insulted me and my job to no end. I got interest in helping him. This stupid truck driver has been working with computers since he was 6.
And I look forward to insulting you in the future again and again for all of eternity.
 

WoodPeckr

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Wiping the hard drive will be my last resort.
What OS do you have?

Just did a Win7 reinstall on a friends laptop that got farked up.
I was impressed how well this went by just using his HP recovery partition software to restore W7 to its initial state when it was new! It took < 1 hour. Then of course he had to update W7 then reinstall his fav programs and apps.
 

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I can't run the computer on the internet. Therefore I can't downlpad anything.
If you have another PC or have use of a friends PC download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to a thumb drive then plug that thumb drive into your PC and copy it over and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to yours.
 

Toronto Girlfriends

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You can also go to Canadian Tire Gas or Pioneer;)
I am about to write an email to your customer service department regarding a missing Starbucks card that was supposed to be given to me. Could you kindly look into this?

Thanks,

Don Ron :)
 

djk

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I can't run the computer on the internet. Therefore I can't downlpad anything.
Quickest solution. You can buy a 4-8GB USB key at NCIX, Canada Computers for around $10. Use it to download new AV, drivers, etc from another PC. Use one at Internet cafe, a friend's, etc. Burn all your stuff on DVD for backup. PM if you have any other questions.
 

FatOne

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I got nailed once following a link someone posted on terb.

I am shocked that someone got hit from xhamster.
 

papasmerf

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That's it allright

$100 orelse.

I am surprised that my AV software did nothing.

I will try the youtube solution tomorrow when I have computer access to another machine. If I shut the radio off the computer does not lock up.

Fucking bastards who come up with this shit.

I will also backup my files before I get too carried away.
I am not surprised

you have the Yougo of the AV world
 

GPIDEAL

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I upgraded my free AVG to AVG Internet Security 2013 (30 day trial version, else you can revert to Basics). Is that a good AV/malware program?
 
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