re: PestPatrol/ Trojan Horse Dialer
Friday, April 18, 2003 at 10:46 am
Windows Me Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Mike
(10 messages posted)
Okay then, sorry for my vagueness on the topic. Like I said I don't have much info
on this subject, but here is what I do know:
Alright well about two weeks ago I started up my computer like I normally do, but
instead of my normal background, the "Restore Active Desktop" screen came up as if
I hadn't properly shut down my computer last time, even though I did. When I clicked
on the button my computer froze. I restarted the computer and the same thing happened.
ScanDisk wasn't detecting anything. I didn't have any AV software on my computer
at the time, so I downloaded one called AVG. It detected a virus but couldn't remove
it. It did not have any information on this either. I downloaded another AV and this
one detected it but couldn't remove it either. The only information it had was that
it was a "Trojan Dialer Virus." I tried a few online virus scanners, but none detected
it. I used my AVG again and located the infected files. I deleted the files, but
I still have the same symptoms that I had before. These symptoms include: when I
try to run internet explorer my system freezes; if I try to click on a folder or
anything on my desktop it freezes; if I try to move an icon on my desktop or delete
one my computer freezes; at random times whatever program I am running will stop
responding. I can still use some things such as AOL, AIM, and Kazaa.
Now that I deleted the two infected files(which were located in the Recovery folder
of Spybot) none of the AVs detect it, even though I still have the same problems.
If there is any other information that could help, ask me.
Can you think of any reason why I still am having problems even though I deleted
the files?
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