How do I clean computer


  1. Posts : 851
    Windows 8 Professional x64
       #1

    How do I clean computer


    The computer is completely corrupted..It corrupts all the clean USB flash driver.It multiplies itself over a couple of times.It wont allow to install any software..I browsed the MS site and found this..will this help??

    What is Windows Defender Offline Beta?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    It won't hurt to try it it, but if you can't install any software how are going to try it?

    Considering the state your computer is in, I think a complete hard drive wipe and Windows reinstall is called for here.

    If you don't have a Windows DVD then it'll be a factory restore assuming you have either the recovery discs or a recovery partition.
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  3. Posts : 851
    Windows 8 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I thought I could clean as it would boot from USB before the OS.will that corrupted even then..That computer has 3 partition..I formatted the C drive but still the virus was able to damage the files due to its presence in the other drives..I probably can`t format it because it contains important documents
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  4. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #4

    You might be able to use a bootable rescue CD to scan all partitions if your BIOS is set to boot from CD/DVD as first option.

    Free Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CDs Download List

    Another tool that has been getting good reviews is Comodo Cleaning Essentials.

    Comodo Cleaning Essentials

    But if your machine is as badly infected as you suspect, a clean install might be your best option.
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  5. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #5

    bagavan said:
    I thought I could clean as it would boot from USB before the OS.will that corrupted even then..That computer has 3 partition..I formatted the C drive but still the virus was able to damage the files due to its presence in the other drives..I probably can`t format it because it contains important documents
    Move your important data files to an external media - external hard drive, USB stick or blank DVD, whicher you have, and then wipe your drive before re-installing Windows.

    It'll be the quickest way in the long run.
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  6. Posts : 851
    Windows 8 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    seavixen32 said:
    bagavan said:
    I thought I could clean as it would boot from USB before the OS.will that corrupted even then..That computer has 3 partition..I formatted the C drive but still the virus was able to damage the files due to its presence in the other drives..I probably can`t format it because it contains important documents
    Move your important data files to an external media - external hard drive, USB stick or blank DVD, whicher you have, and then wipe your drive before re-installing Windows.

    It'll be the quickest way in the long run.

    The issue is that as soon as I connect a USB drive it gets infected..Wont defender help?
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  7. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #7
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  8. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #8

    Hi,

    From your description, you sounds like you have a significant number of self-replicating Trojans, and there is no telling what else has been dropped on your PC.

    I agree with SeaVixen - a clean install with a format, after backing up your data files, is probably the easiest and safest method of cleaning this up.

    You mentioned USB flash drives being corrupted? Use Panda on another clean computer to vaccinate a new USB drive, and then backup to that new drive:

    ANTIMALWARE: Panda USB Vaccine - Download FREE - PANDA SECURITY

    Regards,
    Golden


    Regards,
    Golden
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  9. Posts : 851
    Windows 8 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I tried Malwarebytes but it could not do a thing
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  10. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #10

    You obviously have a serious problem that leads me to repeat: follow Golden's excellent advice before backing up what data you can then wiping your hard drive and re-installing Windows.

    It'll be quicker in the long run, trust me. :)
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