Computer infected, restarting when i log on, HELP!

totokan · Post by **totokan** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:19 pm

My computer has a virus, i know. I got rid of it with norton (newly updated definitions) and used 3 alternate virus checkers to check for viruses. then i ran Ad-Aware, spybot, MS anti-spyware, and still I have problems. A few days ago, my desktop changed to this (I NEVER use IE):

Then, about 5 minutes ago, it changed again. I'll upload a pic soon, but instead of blue, it was black and it says "SYSTEM STOPPED"-big red letters.
"System has been stopped due to a serious malfunction.
Spyware activity has been detected.

It is recomended to use spyware removal tool to prevent data loss.
Do not use computer before all spyware removed"
Word for word off the desktop (which is from the computer i'm using to type this)

xxxeagle · Post by **xxxeagle** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:27 pm

You sure its not just a freind playin jokes on you becuase that does just not sound normal you could be getting hacked also if your desktop changes like that if problems keep persisting after you run antivirus programs I would wipe the hard drive and reinstall windows.

goodie · Post by **goodie** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:40 pm

Well that blue error message is definitely not a "real" one, seeing as it has spelling errors. It's probably a virus or maybe a hacker. Do you have a firewall? If not, then you should get one right away.

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:42 pm

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=75890
Have fun...

totokan · Post by **totokan** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:47 pm

hope that works, trying now (thanks!)

goodie · Post by **goodie** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:52 pm

I just read some of that. I never realized there were Engrish-speaking hackers.

totokan · Post by **totokan** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:03 pm

Well, i figured it was something stupid after i read the text. Why do people do these things if they are not going to use proper english? At least make it seem like the error screen is real.

Unidentified Assilant · Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:53 am

hmm, I had a problem like that, and my pc wasn't even connected to the internet.

Whenever Windows tried to boot up I got this message:

SYSTEM HALTED

Windows was unable to boot up due to missing or removed system files.

Contact your vendor immediately.

totokan · Post by **totokan** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:39 am

that means something (or someone) deleted boot files from the C:\WINDOWS directory. reinstall windows to fix.

Unidentified Assilant · Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:04 am

Thanks totokan

But I've already sorted the problem out