Need help removing Happili redirect virus

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  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #11

    Hi if the mentioned steps above don't work, is there anything else I can do?
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  2. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #12

    Still have the happili virus after following instructions of other thr


    Hi I followed these instructions, Need help removing Happili redirect virus twice, and still have the happili virus; is there anything else I can do?

    I uploaded my combo log / eset scans

    A couple notes: After none of it worked, I tried uninstalling firefox, but my computer wouldn't let me so I simply deleted all the files, and ran some antivirus programs that I saw here. Now, I use google chrome.

    I also have this ask toolbar updater that I can't get rid of. I uninstalled the program a long time ago, but for some reason the updater remains. I attached a screenshot to show you clearly.
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  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #13

    Awww kelv211, you have a rootkit. I don't work in trying to remove this type of obnoxious infection. Please read this and you'll understand why I suggest a 'wipe and clean OS install'. You can't ever count on your computer to be stable again by just "cleaning". Rootkit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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  4. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    Jacee said:
    Awww kelv211, you have a rootkit. I don't work in trying to remove this type of obnoxious infection. Please read this and you'll understand why I suggest a 'wipe and clean OS install'. You can't ever count on your computer to be stable again by just "cleaning". Rootkit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Aw okay, can you link me somewhere with instructions on how to do it? I"ve never wiped and cleaned my OS before
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #15

    This should help you Clean Install Windows 7

    If not, then post your question:
    "how to do it? I"ve never wiped and cleaned my OS before"
    Here General Discussion - Windows 7 Forums
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  6. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #16

    Jacee said:
    This should help you Clean Install Windows 7

    If not, then post your question:
    "how to do it? I"ve never wiped and cleaned my OS before"
    Here General Discussion - Windows 7 Forums
    Thank you

    I'd like to ask two things; What happens If I leave the rootkit on my computer? Can a rootkit prevent your computer's CD-R from working?

    If all it does is redirect my browser, maybe I can leave it there a while longer. I am hesitant to wipe my system clean not only because I've never done it before, but my CD-R isn't working, which I'm paranoid is because of the rootkit.
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  7. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #17

    Hi,

    Leaving a rootkit on your PC will eventually bring it to its knees, and thats not mentioning all the keystrokes it might be sending back to the originator without your knowledge.

    A clean install is most definately, without a shadow of a doubt, the best fix.

    Regards,
    Golden
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