Virus :(

[ChatIndia]

linux will disappoint you everytime :P maybe not with virus and malware problem but with installation and its limitations. I am tired and frustrated. :@ because of linux.

[benleeder16]

linux will disappoint you everytime :P maybe not with virus and malware problem but with installation and its limitations. I am tired and frustrated. :@ because of linux.

Which distros have you tried? I have found almost everything to work flawlessly and anything that didn't with a quick search on the forums it was solved easily. The support is fantastic. What limitations

[marveloo]

I think the best protection from the virus if through " KASPER SKY", try it also save a reset system point for any problems and data

[essellar]

The "just run Linux" advice is easy to give, but often difficult to take. Remember, people, that the OS is the least important aspect of the computer to most users -- it's the applications that make the difference. The GIMP is not Photoshop; Inkscape is not Illustrator; Blender is not 3dsMax or Maya; OO.o Calc is not Excel. An easier answer, I suppose, would be "go Mac" -- but that's expensive (requires hardware as well as software) and disruptive to an established workflow (have you ever tried right-clicking on a Mac?).

Booting to Linux from a separate drive to fix a Windows virus can be a viable solution -- it is devilishly difficult to remove a virus that has patched itself into the OS you're using while trying to remove it.

Running antivirus programs in general can only protect you from known types of virus/malware. If you run into a new virus today, it really doesn't help that the signatures database and heuristics for your AV will be updated first thing tomorrow morning. In the meantime, you're operating with a false sense of security and likely to do things that invite new infections.

The best solution (although it's too late to help with the OP's problem) is to back up frequently, and to keep your executables well separated from your data. If you're rigorous about this, the worst that can ever happen (barring some major catastrophe that completely destroys your computer, your on-site backup drives and any off-site backups you may have) is that you lose a couple of hours work, or a new preference setting, or perhaps have to re-install a program you installed earlier that day.

[cybrax]

When did you last see your backups?

[jamesfreak]

I somehow managed to get a virus.
I then ran malware to remove it but it didnt find anything so then i restarted my computer and now it wont start up. I select 'Start up window using previous working settings' when the menu pops up windows then loads but a blue screen quickly flashes (2 fast for me to read) and then my computer.
I tried booting in safemode but no luck...

The virus/spyware is called somthing Shield (I think My Security Shield)... and is a blue little icon on the right hand corner which scanned and told me that i needed to purchase a program to remove it.

Does anyone have any idea's on how i can manage to boot up my computer? Once booted i will be able to remove it...

I also tried Repairing it using the windows XP CD but no luck.

Well if you're unable to start your computer then I think you should format your C drive and install a fresh copy of windows... It'll surely remove the virus...

[benleeder16]

... It'll surely remove the virus...

It might not. Heres an article from 2009, http://www.tomshardware.com/news/bio...door,7400.html

[devon.bagley67]

You can also try the ultimate boot cd for win, if you have a friend that will build the disk for you or let you use their comp to do it.

[s-l-a-k23]

Virus is bad =/

[marveloo]

format... install windows and install a good antivirus.
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