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Other => Viruses and worms => Topic started by: daithi on February 12, 2013, 01:56:01 AM
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So I stupidly downloaded the vaudix virus. Anyway, i ran the logs essexboy suggested and I'll attach them, but Norton decided that aswMBR.exewas unsafe and deleted it, so i dont have that one. When I first downloaded the file, it wouldnt allow me to delete it because it was "in use" by another program. When I ran malwarebytes, it managed to delete it, but I just want to make sure its completely off the system. Hopefully somebody can help me, thanks in advance!
Also, when i scanned the file with avast!, it didnt pick up a threat. If you need any more information please ask. Thanks.
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malware removers are notified....check back later today
according to the MBAM log it is just a PUP....not virus but Possible Unwanted Program
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Okay but it was on the computer for quite a while, and it was launched, but nothing happened. I read of cases where when this virus was downloaded, hard drives had to be formatted...just wondering if there are any other precautions I should/can take?
Thank you for your reply.
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Nothing readily apparent in the logs, what problems are you experiencing ?
You will need to uninstall either Avast or Norton, this is a time when more is not better
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There are no problems, I just wanted to ensure there will be no more down the line. Anything I need do?
Is it ever possible to have more than one antivirus at work on a system?
Thanks for your reply.
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Yes you can have two av's but be prepared for system slowdowns, unexpected freezes/blue screens and missed malware being installed as they fight over who is in charge ;D
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Goodbye Norton. :D
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You will need this then https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20080710133834EN_EndUserProfile_en_us
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I can't just control panel>programs and features>Norton>uninstall?
Thanks.
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Stay away from installing a Codec C ad-ware virus program which comes to you as a new plug-in to download to watch online streaming videos, the uninstall of which is creating the real Vaudix problems. Two resident av programs is a bad idea really. It is like two dogs supposed to protect youe house starting to fight amongst each other...they won't protect much then...
polonus
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Polonus, as far as I can tell, it didn't install for some reason. I had no google chrome or internet explorer add-ons, and it wasnt displayed in programs or features, as others were experiencing. Do you think I'm safe?
Thank you.
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I can't just control panel>programs and features>Norton>uninstall?
Thanks.
you run the removal tool after to be sure any leftover files that may conflict are gone.....
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Thanks Pondus, I ran that.
One last question, will Windows Defender conflict with avast!?
Thank you all.
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no, but as it is not that good, most of us turn it off and use mawarebytes
malwarebytes also have a pro version that give you autoupdate and a protection module
a one time fee for a liftime license. ;)