[thaicat]

I've had a persistent and constant issue with my computer for the last year or so. Call me paranoid but I feel someone is tapping into my computer. I run Spybot, CC-cleaner and Steven Gould ''clean up'' and have to use all of them 15-20 times daily.

Spybot brings up a rootkit named Antivirus.txt and ''Autorun.inf/AntiVirus. It brings it up and says it will delete upon rebooting but it never does and I end up ''deleting'' it 15 or more times daily.

I'm a complete and utter computer illiterate but am hopeful that someone here can help me delete this off my computer. Does any of that make sense or does anyone know what it is?

Thanks in advance.

[dbuzz]

Try MSE. If that doesn't work, look into formatting and reinstalling windows. Then install MSE first thing.

[RetroGrow]

https://www.softpedia.com/get/Securit...un-Eater.shtml

[thaicat]

I think you were on to something. As soon as I downloaded that, it cut my internet connection, which happens about 1500 times daily. I think I'll riddle this computer with bullets and buy a new one.

If I were to get a new computer and use the same connection, would whatever the problem be, be able to reinfect itself?

Sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to computers and programs and such.

Format the hard drive OPTION 1

Pop windows disc in

restart pc

press a key to boot from cd when gave the option

"if not gave the option see if u have a boot select key when u restart the pc" press this key when the pc starts and choose the disc drive

when asked if formatting vista or 7 or 8 u want custom not upgrade.

Find partition 0 0 1

Delete the partition " u have erased anything and everything on your computer"

U will now see unallocated space where u had the partition 0 0 1

highlight it and click format below

everything else is self explanatory on the screen like makinga username ect when the pc finishes reinstalling windows

windows xp

pop disc in

restart pc

boot from cd by pressing any key when asked after the restart

When u get to the partitions press the following in a b c fashion

D

Enter

L

on partition C or 1

once u see unallocated space u will hit enter

Recovery partitions OPTION II " NOTHING NEEDED"

manily pc's made after bout 06 maybe before

Some pc's have recovery partitions u can format with

u will need to google if u own a manufactures pc ie: dell hp gateway ect (IF U HAVE THIS OPTION READ UP ON HOW TO )

U will be gave a few options u wanna factory restore it should
give u a warning u will lose all data ect

this is what u want it will restore to the day u baught it DELETES WINDOWS AND REINSTALLS FROM THE IMAGE (new copy).

google IE: "Dell 8100 recovery partition" make model + system recovery partition.

This can be a good thing and bad. once the recovery partition is poisoned its worthless.

Note: windows recovery in the control panel isnt what in referring to in the recovery partitons

The recovery partition is a factory restore for u to recover the pc incase of virus's hacks ect

its part of your harddrive as a image u cant access most pc's made in the last 10-5yrs most pc's are made with these from the factory .


custom pc's don't have these unless they are made from software


The recovery partitions are simple as 1 2 3 follow the directions after the reboot make ur username ect your done

to erase everything and kno u have nothing bad on your pc that can be used to watch u I would use the above options it doesn't get any more laid out for u

without a recovery partition u will need a windows disc and all softwares u plan to use backed up or put to disc so u can reinstall them

if someone is tapping your pc your in the clear now unless someone has something very personal against u and is very smart to flash a firmware hack to a piece of hardware

once u delete the partitions nothing can be recovered w/o some serious serious serious work . work only dea or feds would wanna do

[SFVog]

you have been infected. re-install windows or get a copy of ubuntu linux and install that.

[thaicat]

Originally Posted by RetroGrow

https://www.softpedia.com/get/Securit...un-Eater.shtml

I've tried that in the past with no good results. I will try it again. I just did and it cut me off again.

[Nor'Easter]

I constantly wonder about computer problems, still worry if I have problems with some computer savvy types from 15 years ago or so, maybe just too paranoid but makes me wonder. I wish I had some answers for you but any answers you get may help me so hope you don't mind me tagging along. peace

[Al Botross]

install avast and run a boot scan, it will remove it and more

[avant gardener]

Originally Posted by thaicat

I'm a complete and utter computer illiterate but am hopeful that someone here can help me delete this off my computer. Does any of that make sense or does anyone know what it is?

Thanks in advance.

1. everyone is vulnerable. at least you have the good sense to understand that you don't know how to protect yourself. definitely refrain from doing anything with your computer you wouldn't want crooks or cops or your boss to see.

2. read this:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...OZUGNIEOQttO5g

3. back up your files to an external source, format your hard drive, and GET RID OF WINDOWS!