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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Spikes on February 27, 2008, 11:52:43 AM
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All of these new planes/GVs/Boats in new version, AND I just got a new computer. :D
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I hate you....
At this moment, im having ot give up AH because my computer has a Trojan worm virus... Everyday it gets slower and slower. Cant even log into AH anymore.... Soon i wont be able to turn the damn thing on! :(
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JoeDog, have you tried AVG free and Avast?
Keep in mind you can reformat the entire thing and hopefully that'll get rid of it. Full reformat. If in doubt repartition it, that destroys all data.
There are ways around a virus. The problem is being careful backing up your stuff so that you don't carry it over to the new install.
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Eagle, what virus fella? Give us some details (do an online scan or something) and we'll try n help mate.
Wurzel
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Yes try:
AdAware SE Personal
Avast
AVG
McAfee
Like Krusty said, you can always reformat, that *should* get rid of it.
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I have also learned I'm getting a new lightup keyboard...
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8022/8022891_sa.jpg)
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Thats the keyboard I have......just in case they bring back night. :noid
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Originally posted by The Fugitive
Thats the keyboard I have......just in case they bring back night. :noid
I cannot game in the daylight. Period. When I do happen to get on I close up all window blinds, shut all doors, turn all my lights off.
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i have the same keyboard but the red keys...
Joe simply reinstall windows bro it fixes everything. no need to pull away from AH bro. i would say if you didnt back up files and stuff like that before the virus then dont even bother backing up you dont know what the virus has attacked.hope it works out for you bro
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Just reinstalling windows will not get rid of a worm/trojan. The virus is on the hard drive itself. Reinstalling windows will leave it intact.
Getting rid of it (if no AV can) involves formatting the drive, which destroys all data (virus or not) and starts with a clean slate. If you isntall Windows by booting from the CD-ROM and during install you choose to format, that should work. Just be sure to choose full format, if available. (if given a choice)
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Originally posted by EagleEyes
I hate you....
At this moment, im having ot give up AH because my computer has a Trojan worm virus... Everyday it gets slower and slower. Cant even log into AH anymore.... Soon i wont be able to turn the damn thing on! :(
You can also access the Free Housecall link at TrendMicro.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
I use PC Cillin Internet Security 2007 version. While none of them is 100% up-to-date, most will assist you if you have a problem. Virus protection is likened to the war on drugs. Every day, more and more arrive! Impossible to keep up with them. I got one searching for avatars on Google. Hope this helps clear you up.
K-KEN
http://www.cutthroats.com
High Flight (http://www.kkenshome.com/media/highflight.wmv) | Tequila Benefits (http://www.kkenshome.com/media/Alcohol_Warning.mp3)
http://www.look-at-ewe.com
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Originally posted by SpikesX
I have also learned I'm getting a new lightup keyboard...
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8022/8022891_sa.jpg)
That IS sweet! It would be great for the Night Arena I proposed. :O
K-KEN
http://www.cutthroats.com
High Flight (http://www.kkenshome.com/media/highflight.wmv) | Tequila Benefits (http://www.kkenshome.com/media/Alcohol_Warning.mp3)
http://www.look-at-ewe.com
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Originally posted by EagleEyes
I hate you....
At this moment, im having ot give up AH because my computer has a Trojan worm virus... Everyday it gets slower and slower. Cant even log into AH anymore.... Soon i wont be able to turn the damn thing on! :(
Atleast you don't have the virus 'scvhost'. That one was a pain to get rid of. Updated AVG, Norton, and did a free virus scan with a different program (don't remember which one) and they all failed to get rid of it. Finally got it after 3 weeks, but it came back. Updated versions worked the second time.
Stop torturing us HT! Give us the new patch... :cry
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Originally posted by SpikesX
I cannot game in the daylight. Period. When I do happen to get on I close up all window blinds, shut all doors, turn all my lights off.
You mean everyones house isn't already like that?? :noid
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Originally posted by SpikesX
I have also learned I'm getting a new lightup keyboard...
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8022/8022891_sa.jpg)
I had that. But now I have this one :D
(http://www.logitech.com/repository/535/jpg/4715.1.0.jpg)
G15 by: Logitech
I can see who is on Ventrilo...
Control
* High-visibility GamePanel™ LCD: Displays game stats and other important system information.
* Illuminated characters: Choose from three levels of brightness. Locate keys easily in both bright and low-light conditions.
* Six programmable G-keys: Perform single keystrokes or complex macros with six fully programmable G-keys. Create macros on the fly, without having to pause the action.
* Intelligent cable management: Keep mouse, headset, and other cords out of the way by routing them through channels on the underside of the keyboard.
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Download AVG antivirus then scan youre entire computer and it will isolate the worm AVG is free give it a try and if that doesnt fix it you may need to do a complete reformat (clean off the harddrive) and start over
AVG ANTIVIRUS (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/)
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The best Anti-virus on the market is CA.
I have a program i could e-mail you that will recover just about everything off of a wiped hard drive, and i do mean anything, so after you recover it you can get everything back.Cuz remember this: just because you recovered it doesn't mean it still isnt there.
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What keyboard is this (brand)
(http://[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/smokey23_photos/key.jpg)[/IMG]
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Originally posted by smokey23
What keyboard is this (brand)
(http://[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/smokey23_photos/key.jpg)[/IMG]
Saitek.
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Originally posted by kilz
i have the same keyboard but the red keys...
on mine you hit one of the multimedi buttons on the top right and the color changes from blue to red, to violet, or off. I can match my "mode" when I fly now :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by The Fugitive
Thats the keyboard I have......just in case they bring back night. :noid
:lol
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cool thanks Spike i guess i better spend alittle money this time instead of gettin the low end junk from walmart:aok
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Originally posted by smokey23
cool thanks Spike i guess i better spend alittle money this time instead of gettin the low end junk from walmart:aok
$69.99 at BestBuy...
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Many times format will not clear it eaither. The bug can be in the MBR. Best to delete the partition then repartition, format, and install.
I run NOD32 for AV and have never had any infections of any type. I recommend it highly. Second on your list should be a good software firewall. A software firewall will let you control what programs on your machine have access to the net. You'd be surprised what contacts outside sites from your machine, all in the background while your online.
I also run a NAT Router. For my home network of 5 machines.
What do yall need a KB for to play AH??? I do everything with my mouse and CH paraphernalia....
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Programs your computer should never be run without.
Anti-Virus (Free download AVG , Avast, etc. Lots of Free downloads. Commercial stuff is <$25 a year)
Spybot Search and Destroy (finds and destroys spybots and other nasty stuff. Allows you to set an interface that will not allow registry changes without your permission. Free download)
Adaware (another type of search and destroy. Free download)
Cleanup (Kills everything in ALL your temp folders. If I run this first Spybot and Adaware dont ever find anything to kill. Free download)
Hijack This (A registry key killer. Will enable you to remove ANYTHING from ANY registry on your computer. Free download)
Firewall (Limits what can be installed across the net to your computer. Should come as part of your Operating System unless you run something other than Windows)
If you dont have most or all of these on your computer and you get online..... you are asking to get smacked.:O
It might be wise to also consider running your operating system on one hard drive and put all your other stuff on another. Then if you have to wipe and start all over... just erase the OS drive and plug n play the other afterwards. No lost data.
Just some things to consider. :cool:
Later,
KayBay
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Originally posted by EagleEyes
I hate you....
At this moment, im having ot give up AH because my computer has a Trojan worm virus... Everyday it gets slower and slower. Cant even log into AH anymore.... Soon i wont be able to turn the damn thing on! :(
Trend Micro has a FREE on line virus scan... Go to their site http://www.trend-micro.com
OR... if you're running windowsXP(or later) use the system restore feature in "help and support" and restore your system to a time BEFORE you started having "issues'.
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Windows built in firewall is decent at best. It does not control outgoing connections.
Spybot S&D is a good one to add to the list...
I also Have RegMechanic.... finds errors in your registry and fixes them.
As a side note.... I ran 8 years online with no protection and never was infected with anything. Of course there were ad trackers.
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You can't simply reinstall windows.
You have to reformat the drive too. Might want to repartition it while you're at it.
Go to bootdisk.com and download the Windows ME OEM bootdisk. Install it onto a floppy.
Then boot with the floppy, run fdisk, and follow the directions to wipe the partitions.
Then install your XP CD and reboot. Follow the installation instructions to repartition/reformat the drive, and install a fresh copy.
This should take care of your trojan.
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reboot to bootable media (something with a command.com file)
FDISK
delete primary partition
create new partition
Format (NTFS)
install Windizzle
Install all service packs BEFORE drivers
Install drivers
instal DX 9C
install AH
install hot lead into enemy of your choosing.
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I have an older copy of XP, it doesn't have the SPs onboard the CD-ROM. I have to install it, THEN drivers, because I need to have my desktop, my networking, my NIC all that stuff installed before I can use windows update to get all the SPs and updates (etc).
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Originally posted by Krusty
I have an older copy of XP, it doesn't have the SPs onboard the CD-ROM. I have to install it, THEN drivers, because I need to have my desktop, my networking, my NIC all that stuff installed before I can use windows update to get all the SPs and updates (etc).
the main ones are the graphics card, and audio drivers (especially creative labs stuff) the rest probably wont hurt (nic, non PS mouse/keyboard stuff)
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Originally posted by SpikesX
All of these new planes/GVs/Boats in new version, AND I just got a new computer. :D
Hopefully a Mexican Jug skin too soon... How'd you forget that?