Simviation Forum - Got a problem :/

Apr 16^th, 2010 at 2:20pm

Rich H Offline
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Well, after restarting my computer for McAfee updates, this greeted me.

Sidebar programs don't work, neither does McAfee.
Windows Defender wont turn on either.
Anyone help please? Undecided

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Reply #1 - Apr 16^th, 2010 at 3:02pm

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This looks like the work of malware. Disabling your security, try a system restore and run Malaware Bytes if you can.
I use Vipre now, after several attacks.

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Reply #2 - Apr 16^th, 2010 at 6:00pm

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Steve M wrote on Apr 16^th, 2010 at 3:02pm:

This looks like the work of malware. Disabling your security, try a system restore and run Malaware Bytes if you can.
I use Vipre now, after several attacks.

Thanks.

Did a system restore, seems better now. Will do a full virus scan and Malware Bytes scan first thing tomorrow. Wink

Why doesn't McAfee detect malware?

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Reply #3 - Apr 16^th, 2010 at 7:08pm

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Rich H wrote on Apr 16^th, 2010 at 6:00pm:

Steve M wrote on Apr 16^th, 2010 at 3:02pm:

This looks like the work of malware. Disabling your security, try a system restore and run Malaware Bytes if you can.
I use Vipre now, after several attacks.

Thanks.

Did a system restore, seems better now. Will do a full virus scan and Malware Bytes scan first thing tomorrow. Wink

Why doesn't McAfee detect malware?

Rich, it's the nature of the beast. I have actually done construction work in McAfee's head office and they have some very bright people working there. I believe they are connected with Norton somehow. They are very good at virus detection but malware is another story. I have had the pay versions of Norton, McAfee, AVG, and more. I am currently using Vipre because it was recomended to me by some tech's who tell me it does not invade your system and slow it down. Vipre covers virus, spyware, and malware. I usually get up to three updates a day, very quick and short unobtrusive updates. So far so good. Only time will tell.. Wink

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Reply #4 - Apr 17^th, 2010 at 11:38am

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My guess is that you have the "Your computer is infected with viruses and spyware" malware. It can hide itself away and get missed by many protection software progs. What's more, the damn thing systematically disables your ability to fight it. I got a version that neurtered Task Manager, wouldnt let me run Malwarebytes or Nod32 Antivirus nor SpyBot. I had to burn my whole system down. Even found it lurking on one of my storage drives. Luckily I hadnt done my multi-drive backup for the week.

I think we should take the writers of all viruses, trojans, malware, worms, and hijackware hunting. I beleive a two minute head start for them would be entirely fair.

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Reply #5 - Apr 17^th, 2010 at 12:00pm

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UnkieDude wrote on Apr 17^th, 2010 at 11:38am:

I think we should take the writers of all viruses, trojans, malware, worms, and hijackware hunting. I beleive a two minute head start for them would be entirely fair.

Sounds well and good to me. Grin

A bit unrelated, but Game SpyArcade keeps on creeping onto my computer without me installing it, I don't think I've got any games which use it either.
What should I do? I keep on getting rid of it, but it keeps on coming back.

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Reply #6 - Apr 25^th, 2010 at 3:11pm

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Rich H wrote on Apr 17^th, 2010 at 12:00pm:

UnkieDude wrote on Apr 17^th, 2010 at 11:38am:

I think we should take the writers of all viruses, trojans, malware, worms, and hijackware hunting. I beleive a two minute head start for them would be entirely fair.

Sounds well and good to me. Grin

A bit unrelated, but Game SpyArcade keeps on creeping onto my computer without me installing it, I don't think I've got any games which use it either.
What should I do? I keep on getting rid of it, but it keeps on coming back.

I used to get that. I switched to norton, and it doesn't have anything of the sort. It's a McAfee thing.

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Reply #7 - Apr 25^th, 2010 at 4:27pm

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My experience with McAfee was nothing but trouble. An update finally totally crashed my machine to the point of a total C drive wipe and full reinstall.

Try AVG.

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Reply #8 - Apr 26^th, 2010 at 1:43am

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From an earlier post:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20003074-83.html

Also, a workaround:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/5958_false.htm

Hope this helps. Wink

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Reply #9 - Jun 1^st, 2010 at 11:06pm

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The last fake antispyware bug I had, I was able to boot in safe mode and then run malwarebytes to clean it. Safe mode prevented the bug from starting.

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