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Offline Angus

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« on: October 25, 2006, 06:31:38 PM »
Hello all.
I may have a macro virus on one of my computers.
The problem occurs with printing and editing. Started with all PDF's crashing, then Word goes funny (sometimes not able to save), and now Excel has a printing problem.
Tried to download and install F-Prot as well as Kaspersky (Those deal with macros) but neither would install due to some error.
(That one could however be related to me having used a trial version of another program which has the same engine)
Anyway was wondering if you know of some trial or online solution for macros. Don't feel like going shopping right now.
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« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2006, 03:53:20 AM »
you could give it a try:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2006, 08:04:56 AM »
Doesn't work on macros AFAIK.
Thanks anyway
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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2006, 09:01:49 AM »
Install it in safe mode or, if you have dual boot, use other OS to scan.
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« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2006, 09:09:20 AM »
I have dual boot actually. I run Win ME (yes!) on C then I have D and E where E contains winXP where the problem is.
So, youo recommend installing some virus software on C, then scan the D and E from there?
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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2006, 09:13:00 AM »
http://security.symantec.com is Symantec's equivalent online scanner.
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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2006, 09:25:38 AM »
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Originally posted by Angus
I have dual boot actually. I run Win ME (yes!) on C then I have D and E where E contains winXP where the problem is.
So, youo recommend installing some virus software on C, then scan the D and E from there?
If your XP is installed on an NTFS partition, you'll be outta luck, WinME can't read it.  If it's fat32, then sure, why not?
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« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2006, 12:26:14 PM »
Just had one search, and it only found one silly dialup  shark.
Guess I'll have to buy F-Prot, - they deal with macros.
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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2006, 01:10:08 PM »
lookie it up here http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default.asp

it ussually has a safemode set of edit instructions .
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2006, 01:54:55 AM »
I got the bugger! It was some malicious spyware. Anyway, the program that fixed it is called "ScanSpyware", and I think it's freeware.
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