I think my PC is has virus

My comp:
Core2Duo 2gb ram, Windows Xp SP3. I have Windows Ultimate too...

I tried to install ubuntu via a USB pen drive and I forgot to check for viruses in the USB.

I tried to boot it... But it did not work. Then when I was working on my Xp my avast gave a warning that I have a virus in my C: drive (0o.com or something) I tried to remove it. But Avast recommended me to restart the comp and run scan on boot...

Later for I couldn't shut down the PC. Again when I scanned using avast it showed the same virus mentioned above??

What to do??

M

Go scan with: *www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Update the definition file. If you have fast connection than go for online kaspersky scan: *www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

or

Download kaspersky trialware from here: *www.kaspersky.com/homeuser

Update it.

Always remember post the exact error what you get, this helps in sorting out your problem in a better way

cheers!!

mrintech said:
Go scan with: *www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Update the definition file. If you have fast connection than go for online kaspersky scan: *www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

or

Download kaspersky trialware from here: *www.kaspersky.com/homeuser

Update it.

Always remember post the exact error what you get, this helps in sorting out your problem in a better way

cheers!!

Have you saved this text in a file and copy pasted it whenever the need be?

@Thread Starter
Post a HijackThis log

Do a complete system scan with avast! It should detect the infection

Otherwise visit the thread below for using an AV other than avast to remove the infection:
*thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94072

Also, scan your PC for malware, spyware, etc either by the software mrintech has given or any of the following:
(download it install it , update the definitions and then scan)
Ad-Aware 2008
*www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/
Spybot S&D
*www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/

M

I really write all these again and again.... really... check the threads where I posted this... you will find the difference...

I like typing

mrintech said:
I really write all these again and again.... really... check the threads where I posted this... you will find the difference...

I like typing

no hard feelings man...just that you have recommended that site to anyone who says "I think (what "think"...you do have one) I have a virus thread"
Just as I recommended AdAware and S&D

M

Okz

BTW you gave me a nice idea of copy pasting :wicked:

mrintech said:
Okz

BTW you gave me a nice idea of copy pasting :wicked:

Its "twisted" :twisted:

M

I am raising White Flag in front of you

*www.write4good.com/images/bangHeadAgainstWall.gif

and banging my head also

You won....

mrintech said:
I am raising White Flag in front of you

*www.write4good.com/images/bangHeadAgainstWall.gif

and banging my head also

You won....

My avast av says that I have

C:\0w.com

virus it simply does not get deleted.

M

icekid said:
My avast av says that I have virus it simply does not get deleted.

have u scanned with the utilities mentioned above. go for kaspersky

If you need some free antivirus go for Antivir / AVG , download and scan, this should help

^^These can't help! The famous 0w.com virus can't be permanently deleted(Or so it is fabled!). Do post a Hijack this log. You know what is hijack this, don't you?

Here is an alternative:-
Try deleting the file using some free linux live CD. This won't activate the virus and it will be deleted! The problem is to find a linux which is able to read from NTFS partitions. Try SLAX linux 5.1.6. It allows write support for NTFS too! It was provided sometime with digit. You should always keep a copy of those handy!(Like me!)

alexanderthegreat said:
Here is an alternative:-
Try deleting the file using some free linux live CD. This won't activate the virus and it will be deleted! The problem is to find a linux which is able to read from NTFS partitions. Try SLAX linux 5.1.6. It allows write support for NTFS too! It was provided sometime with digit. You should always keep a copy of those handy!(Like me!)

even better is to dual boot Linux with Windows

^+1 And install an antivirus in Linux and scan your windows partitions

B

viral solution

Doesen't look good,i also have the same problem with xp.get a powerful anti virus such as nod 32.once installed get updated it immediately if you have a broadband connection elese look to avg anti spyware 8.0

NucleusKore said:
^+1 And install an antivirus in Linux and scan your windows partitions

I think ClamAV does the trick. even though avast!, Trend Micro are also available for Linux.

ClamAV will do the job. You might get stuck with it if in Xp normal mode. Try using safe mode deep scan. I suggest you to use spywareterminator which has integration for calmav .Download and install it and run a full virus and spyware scan .