Hi - I notice that this is an install over an old version of windows..
To be honest with a file infector like this the best option is reformat. You can try to cure it but the system will be unreliable and prone to further attack.
My recommendation would be to do a full reformat of the system (wipe the drive) and then a fresh install. Also I would recommend that you install the 64 bit version if you have the disc for that
Yeah, I installed it over my previous Windows XP. I'll reinstall it, and then reformat it from the installation. But I have some questions:
1. Do I have to format the drive D too? Even if Avast doesn't show any signs of infection?
2. Also is it safe if I use the same installation disc, since Avast also doesn't detect anything in it.
3. And how about the programs installer (like Firefox, etc.)? Avast also doesn't detect anything on my programs installation, are they safe to use?
I guess I won't be using the 64 bit version. Not only my laptop's system won't support it, but I'm still using many 32 bit programs.
And many thanks for the support before. This helps clearing many things.
I would recommend a manual update of the Avast Definitions and a Boot Time Scan (With PUPS turned on) as well as a full scan with Malware Bytes. Move everything to the chest that is found. What does that show?
Jack
Yep, pretty much like what doktornotor mentioned. Almost all my programs are detected as malwares.
Ive had a ramnit b infection on 2 machines ,and the best option is to completely reformat.It was something to see in action.Avast s quarantine was completely filled in a matter of a minute.It really is hard to remove and infects so many files ,that a reformat is definitely the best option.
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Well, Avast did a good job in removing them. It's just that my programs won't work since the .exe files are detected as malwares.