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Old 30-08-2008, 07:38 PM #1
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Default Virus, Please help!
I got a Back door Trojan sent to me earlier by a fraud on MSN pretending to be someone else. My only security is a fire wall. I have deleted the file from my recycle bin and made sure no traces are left and my computer isn't showing any signs of failure ect. Is there anything else I should do and how can I check for signs of a virus?

EVERYONE BEWARE: Do not accept a zipped file from anyone claiming to send you some facebook photos. I was sent the message from someone posing as another TiBB member, so watch out.

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Anyone know what I can do? My computers almost brand new with alot of expensive software and irreplaceable photos and I can't afford any repairs.
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Why not try downloading an anti-virus programe and getting rid of it?
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If you just want to scan to see if there's any traces of it. Use AVG anti virus, i'll pull up a download link now.
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http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...-10320142.html
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Thanks alot Chemicle. What do I do from there?
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once it's downloaded, run a scan for viruses, it's a pritty simple program
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Run a full system virus scan?
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Yeah, it's probably the best option, it gets in all of the nooks and crannys, goes through completely EVERY file. So do that one, it might take a while though, but it's better to be save that sorry
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Also get Windows Defender and run that
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Forgot to mention, WD is a Microsoft product and is free, see the main Microsoft website for where to down load it.
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Thanks everyone

It seems to be running smoothly now and I've ran a scan/got rid of the virus.
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