Its unusual for someone to be able to open the task manager with a virus on there computer. I would try a system restore and MalwareBytes. The idea here is that the system restore will temporarily disable the virus, and then MalwareBytes will remove it. You can then copy all your important files and folders to some external media. I wouldn't try backing anything up with a virus on the computer, because the external drive or CD can become infected with the virus as well.
This will take about ten minutes to run and may just kill the virus. You don't need to install it just run it from your disk as is. Did I mention that I got around a similar problem using itClamWin Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
yes, thank you. I am going to try that :)This will take about ten minutes to run and may just kill the virus. You don't need to install it just run it from your disk as is. Did I mention that I got around a similar problem using it
Download and run MSE and Malwarebytes, do a FULL scan with both (this could take some time) and make sure you are not connected to the net while doing it.
One way to check is to see if you can go to the Microsoft site, Malwarebytes, or to Norton or McAfee. Some viruses will block your access to these sites or any other site that has software that can get rid of the virus. If you can go to other sites, but not any of those, there's a good possibility you have been infected.
If you can go to these sites, I would still run a full scan. I've encountered Viruses that lock you out of Process explorer, MSConfig and command. Getting access back involves editing your registry
You can also try the AVG Rescue disk. This disk is a boot disk that scans your PC at startup and runs a scan for viruses.
Instructions on how to d/l and use it are at this siteThe AVG Rescue CD is a standalone set of tools that can be started from CD or USB flash disk. It can be used to recover computers that are not able to boot or are infected in a way that will not allow normal operation. The whole CD or USB flash drive is a live CD with Linux operating system and AVG preinstalled on it.
AVG - AVG Rescue CD Guide
Any did not say any. He said AVG. He has not reported on other software. Sometimes certain software can get through, when others won't and I still say doing a system restore will make things a lot easier. I've done it before in order to remove viruses such as these.
hey, i just saw realised another thing..
This virus won't let me see hidden folders/files!! aargh!
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