Help with f***ed up virus

[Shamrock]

And for future reference stream don't download.

[Gradius]

Stream? Didn't you intend to say Steam?

[Azimuth]

And for future reference stream don't download.

Stream? Didn't you intend to say Steam?

I think he means to stream content instead of downloading it. Not entirely foolproof, however, since nasties can still download in the background. The best way to avoid acquiring malware and viruses is:

1. Don't visit dodgy sites - this includes any warez sites, and pretty much any "free" porn sites (sorry).
2. Don't use warez. Seriously - cracked software is not only illegal, it's also almost always carrying piggybackers, especially keyloggers. Apart from everyone's favourite cracked copy of the latest Photoshop, this also includes disk mounting software and any other software designed to circumvent DRM and copy protection. This stuff isn't coded by nice people, and it's not distributed by nice people. Don't be a cheap asshole - buy software.
3. Disable autorun - lots of malware propagates via flash disks. If autorun is enabled, malware can execute itself the moment an infected flash disk is introduced to the system.
4. Don't download torrents. You don't know where they've been.
5. Use a firewall and AV application always. AVG is popular, reputable, and reasonably reliable.

[Gradius]

Streaming wouldn't help either, you need to cache it before watching it anyways.

You know, for a person that hates asshole who use free stuff from internets. You sure know a lot about all these illegal stuff.

AVG sucks, pure and simple. It always missed certain viruses. Better off using Kaspersky and NOD

[Wlad]

I think I am finally rid of this pesky virus! Everything seems to be working fine now and Prevx doesn't find any infected files anymore. Thanks to everyone who replied and tried to help me, i really appreciate it. (Thanks especially to Gradius for referring me to to the eset online scanner, that's what got rid of the virus in the end)

[Gradius]

No problems man Now seeing as u hoered all your monies away on PS3 n other goodies with last months cheque. Do a daily scan of ur computer to make sure it stay cleans.

Go here to get a 30-day free trial, then when it's up just buy it online

http://www.eset.co.za/download/free_trial_download.php

[Wlad]

I am downloading it right now.

[Azimuth]

You know, for a person that hates asshole who use free stuff from internets. You sure know a lot about all these illegal stuff.

I wrote for a PC tech mag for three years. :P

[sycogrim]

Wlad u could also get Microsoft Forefront and scan all ur areas as this does a full scan on all partitions

[Voicy]

You know, for a person that hates ****** who use free stuff from internets. You sure know a lot about all these illegal stuff.

I wrote for a PC tech mag for three years. :P

Someone just got intellectually bitch-slapped.