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sidewinder · 04-28-2010, 02:56 PM

My computer was attacked by a virus. I can't log into my regular profile now without getting some fake "copyright violation" notices. Task bar never shows up. Control+Alt+Delete says the Task Manager has been disabled by the Administrator. If I log in as a Guest, or even in Safe Mode now, I keep getting virus alerts (virus, it's not an anti-virus that I have installed). Can't do a System Restore in Safe Mode, because it says it has been disabled. I have read that once disabled, you lose any previously saved profiles...so even if I get it switched back on, it's no help. I have run both MalwareBytes and Search & Destroy numerous times while in Safe Mode, deleted/fixed all problems found (quite a few), and nothing helps. Every time I run them, the same issues reappear.

As the Brits might say, I'm properly fucked. I'm thinking at this point I need the help of a professional. So why I'm posting here, I don't know.

04-28-2010, 02:56 PM	#377 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	My computer was attacked by a virus. I can't log into my regular profile now without getting some fake "copyright violation" notices. Task bar never shows up. Control+Alt+Delete says the Task Manager has been disabled by the Administrator. If I log in as a Guest, or even in Safe Mode now, I keep getting virus alerts (virus, it's not an anti-virus that I have installed). Can't do a System Restore in Safe Mode, because it says it has been disabled. I have read that once disabled, you lose any previously saved profiles...so even if I get it switched back on, it's no help. I have run both MalwareBytes and Search & Destroy numerous times while in Safe Mode, deleted/fixed all problems found (quite a few), and nothing helps. Every time I run them, the same issues reappear. As the Brits might say, I'm properly fucked. I'm thinking at this point I need the help of a professional. So why I'm posting here, I don't know. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.