Advice/opinions please!!!!

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 01:46 pm

Rufus wrote:

Does the nightmare EVER end

Someone in cyberspace really has it in for my sanity...

At least my anti-virus software appears to work

Is this a new one attempting to get onto your PC or and old one that is causing problems again?

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 01:50 pm

Marco I don't know...this is my work pc and I think my external hard drive may infected it on Friday, but I don't know

It is a different name to the big one I had but I have seen these names before...

Seen this today, I concur
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969

Running a full virus scan now as I type, don't know what else to do...

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:12 pm

What browser and anti virus software do you use Rufus?

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:15 pm

Boner wrote:What browser and anti virus software do you use Rufus?

Internet explorer and mcafee - I know, I know...
I should use firefox and mcafee is a load of shite - but it is licensed through work and we have to have it.

I've just detected 9 more from my on demand scan.

I'm about to 'on demand' admit myself to a psych ward at this rate

gixxer · Post by **gixxer** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:17 pm

at least ya havent got far to go to find the nut house ruf

need a lift

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:20 pm

gixxer wrote:at least ya havent got far to go to find the nut house ruf

need a lift

Sorry guys don't often say this here, but fuck off gix remember I know where to find ya

gixxer · Post by **gixxer** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:22 pm

hope you dont mean that ruf

might have to call in to see you at work some day

just to say hi

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:22 pm

Rufus wrote:Marco I don't know...this is my work pc and I think my external hard drive may infected it on Friday, but I don't know It is a different name to the big one I had but I have seen these names before...

Seen this today, I concur
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969

Running a full virus scan now as I type, don't know what else to do...

If you machine is really infected, one option is to back up your data and that reformat the drive and do a clean install of your operating system and all software you use.

Do NOT attempt to do this by yourself, only as a last resort if that is what your IT dept chooses to do.

Good luck.

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:24 pm

Marco wrote:
Rufus wrote:Marco I don't know...this is my work pc and I think my external hard drive may infected it on Friday, but I don't know It is a different name to the big one I had but I have seen these names before...

Seen this today, I concur
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969

Running a full virus scan now as I type, don't know what else to do...
If you machine is really infected, one option is to back up your data and that reformat the drive and do a clean install of your operating system and all software you use.

Do NOT attempt to do this by yourself, only as a last resort if that is what your IT dept chooses to do.

Good luck.

Thanks Marco that is what I had to do with my laptop.

Looks like the work PC is headed the same way.

Cheers - I'll bring my tower to 420 with me and let you have a go

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:27 pm

gixxer wrote:

hope you dont mean that ruf

might have to call in to see you at work some day just to say hi

Oh believe me I do

and if you do ever feel the need to pop in and say hi, I will possibly punch you too

gixxer · Post by **gixxer** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:28 pm

^^^^^^^^^^

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:32 pm

Rufus wrote:
Marco wrote:
Rufus wrote:Marco I don't know...this is my work pc and I think my external hard drive may infected it on Friday, but I don't know It is a different name to the big one I had but I have seen these names before...

Seen this today, I concur
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969

Running a full virus scan now as I type, don't know what else to do...
If you machine is really infected, one option is to back up your data and that reformat the drive and do a clean install of your operating system and all software you use.

Do NOT attempt to do this by yourself, only as a last resort if that is what your IT dept chooses to do.

Good luck.
Thanks Marco that is what I had to do with my laptop.

Looks like the work PC is headed the same way.

Cheers - I'll bring my tower to 420 with me and let you have a go

LOL, don't bring it to me! I would not be able to do that.

Colina · Post by **Colina** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 02:41 pm

LOL

rufus i think the hd is all you have to bring! the tower is not needed, mark is more important!

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 03:19 pm

Rufus wrote:
Boner wrote:What browser and anti virus software do you use Rufus?
Internet explorer and mcafee - I know, I know...
I should use firefox and mcafee is a load of shite - but it is licensed through work and we have to have it.

They are quite possibly the 2 worst things to have.

Tell your IT dept they're fucking idiots.

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Mon 18th Oct 2010 03:20 pm

Colina wrote:mark is more important!

he will take some convincing, but as I say I can be persuasive and if that fails, well I can also be a real pain in the ass

Oh and Colina you're more than welcome to my HD I will bring it in bits to you as it will have been hammered and stamped on by then