Thread: safety center virus?

Do any of you have any experience with the 'Safety Center' virus? I'm not even sure it's a virus, but whatever it is it has hijacked IE and denies access to many web pages. It even periodically restarts my computer.

If you know of anything that may make this disappear, short of reformatting the hard drive, I would appreciate it.

It doesn't mind if I come here though. Go figure.

asian porn

dump all cookies
remove all history
remove all temp files
(all found rt/click on IE icon)


then run the last restore point. If its still there, run the next to last restore point.............

all the while have your router un-plugged

If its a MAC

Load clip
aim low
SQUEEEZZ dont pull,,,,,,,,

I dont know

Thanks.

I looked at some Asian porn, but the safety center thing is still there. I'll try step #2.

If its a MAC

Load clip
aim low
SQUEEEZZ dont pull,,,,,,,,[/quote]


and if not update your anti virus and run a full scan...(HOPING YOU HAVE A ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM).

Originally Posted by Sinz

and if not update your anti virus and run a full scan...(HOPING YOU HAVE A ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM).

Good idea, thanks. I haven't updated in 3-4 years.

You're talking about the one that loads a BS antivirus scanner that pops up every 10-mins?

If so, in Windows go to:
Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore

Restore your PC to the day before it started.

I've seen it so badly infected that you cannot restore... let's hope you're not that far gone.

Try Avast anti virus software...running on all of my systems and it has been flawless...

Bit Defender..anti virus very good too

Originally Posted by BigGeorge

You're talking about the one that loads a BS antivirus scanner that pops up every 10-mins?

If so, in Windows go to:
Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore

Restore your PC to the day before it started.

I've seen it so badly infected that you cannot restore... let's hope you're not that far gone.

You described that same POS program that found it's way in. Believe it or not, it started while I was shopping for a new hat. Best Buy quoted me $199 today to remove it.

I did the restore as descibed above and it seems to be working right again. Thanks G. You da man.

glad its working...but dude still update your anti-virus, cause if that went through something worse can as well. may not be as lucky next time!

Some viruses install key loggers to steal passwords, credit card info, etc. and will do nothing to arouse suspicion while they are doing it. They will simply send the info to a website to be downloaded by a hacker and sold.

Generally, If you're a novice to computers, it's best to take it to a pro. (I know, it sucks)

However to be helpfull , there are some anti-virus providers who have scanners that you can run from their sites.
A couple can be found below. If they detect exploits or viruses on your machine, you can look them up on the scanner's site and find out how to remove them.

Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab

or here

ActiveScan 2.0 - A second opinion on the security of your PC

Hijackthis from Trendmicro is also worth a shot:

Trend Micro HijackThis - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

I you do buy newer anti-virus software and you should, get a stand alone version. (Norton anti-virus 2009, not Norton 360)

And get windows updates!

Good luck and hope it works out.

Originally Posted by Sinz

glad its working...but dude still update your anti-virus, cause if that went through something worse can as well. may not be as lucky next time!

I'm on it. for the help.

Originally Posted by oberon

Some viruses install key loggers to steal passwords, credit card info, etc. and will do nothing to arouse suspicion while they are doing it. They will simply send the info to a website to be downloaded by a hacker and sold.

Generally, If you're a novice to computers, it's best to take it to a pro. (I know, it sucks)

However to be helpfull , there are some anti-virus providers who have scanners that you can run from their sites.
A couple can be found below. If they detect exploits or viruses on your machine, you can look them up on the scanner's site and find out how to remove them.

Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab

or here

ActiveScan 2.0 - A second opinion on the security of your PC

Hijackthis from Trendmicro is also worth a shot:

Trend Micro HijackThis - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

I you do buy newer anti-virus software and you should, get a stand alone version. (Norton anti-virus 2009, not Norton 360)

And get windows updates!

Good luck and hope it works out.

I'm not new, just lazy about it. But I'll check into the links you posted.

anytime, your welcome bro

Ditto!

Update your AV every day ! and regularly scan your PC and disc drives.

But most importantly.... BACK UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

USB Memory sticks are cheap enough for monthly back ups, thats what most people are using now.

Originally Posted by Kaosccw

You described that same POS program that found it's way in. Believe it or not, it started while I was shopping for a new hat. Best Buy quoted me $199 today to remove it.

I did the restore as descibed above and it seems to be working right again. Thanks G. You da man.

Not to beat a dead horse... you really do need some antivirus software running on that machine. Check with your ISP, almost all of them offer full versions of antivirus software that you can download for free.

Sorry I was late to the party Kaos... Glad to see you are set.

Originally Posted by BigGeorge

You're talking about the one that loads a BS antivirus scanner that pops up every 10-mins?

If so, in Windows go to:
Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore

Restore your PC to the day before it started.

I've seen it so badly infected that you cannot restore... let's hope you're not that far gone.

+1. I had the same thing and had to go the same route. They install themselves usually when you click on their red x, or close, or cancel. sneaky bastards.

think of it as an STD.

Originally Posted by Fernman

think of it as an STD.

When I put a condom on my ethernet cable the pages load to slow. Maybe I needed more Astroglide.

Originally Posted by Kaosccw

I did the restore as descibed above and it seems to be working right again. Thanks G. You da man.

SUUUUUURE nice. Good to see. Help a fellow member. Credit were its due. Good karma. That was easy enough. U should have had your answer in the first two or three posts. Someone should have had the answer writen out in step by step form, for easy use. Not sure why someone didnt have the same idea before. Why bother G, he owns the joint. He needs to spend his time comming up with raffle items I need.







Signed,
Someone

Sometimes you have to pretend you're talking to a wrestler that's watching football and drinking beer while trying to fix his neglected computer.