Virus in Comp!!

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  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
       #1

    Virus in Comp!!


    I'm running Windows 7. Though the computer runs just fine, without issuing any errors, i am sure i have a virus on it, for the following reasons

    1. I am unable to open cmd - when i run it, it opens for 2 seconds and then just closes.
    2. I am unable to open msconfig - same as above
    3. i cannot install any antivirus - my 60 day trial of mcafee expired a few days ago, and i tried reinstalling avg. again when i open the setup, it runs for a min or so, and then just shuts down!!
    4. I have been unsuccessful in opening windows in safe mode too. windows start up just hangs when i try.

    need i say more?

    I am getting a 25% CPU usage when nothing is running on my computer, and i think thts a bit too much.

    Even though i can't see any visible changes in the performance of the system, i really want to get rid of the virus!!

    Help me pls...
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    With what you describe, I would strongly recommend reinstalling the OS... you have too many issues going on here to ever trust your data with the current installation...
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  3. Posts : 627
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #3

    I have got around a similar problem by locating a virus using this ClamWin Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
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  4. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    ok, thanks...i think thts exactly what i'll do. was just hoping there was another way. :) thanks a ton.
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  5. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #5

    Lets see what we can do. What happens when you try to open task manager (ctrl+shift+esc)? Have you tried MalwareBytes? Have you tried to do a system restore to a time before the symptoms became apparent? Do you have a restore disc or partition?
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  6. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I dont have an antivirus at the moment
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  7. Posts : 627
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #7

    priyanka26 said:
    I dont have an antivirus at the moment
    Well you have nothing to lose by trying this then do you

    DirtRider said:
    I have got around a similar problem by locating a virus using this ClamWin Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
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  8. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #8

    You can get a great free one From MS

    Microsoft Secuirity Essentials.

    Using that and Malwarebytes with the Windows Firewall you will have full protection.
    Dont make the same mistake twice.
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  9. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Petey7 said:
    Lets see what we can do. What happens when you try to open task manager (ctrl+shift+esc)? Have you tried MalwareBytes? Have you tried to do a system restore to a time before the symptoms became apparent? Do you have a restore disc or partition?
    I do not see anything unusual in the task manager... However, i am new to 7 and don't exactly what tasks should be running and what not.

    I do have a restore disc.
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  10. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #10

    Just out of curiosity, where did the installation media come from that you loaded Windows 7 with? Is this a legit copy of the OS or some hacked version? Those hacked versions can sometimes come with some added "features" that cause all sorts of fun problems.
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