My Computer is down and out

[Bills Custom Calls]

Not sure what happened but it has a blue screen and a bunch of mumbo jumbo on it can't go into safe mode or do anything I am using my daughters pc and it is an udated version of mine and I am having a difficult time finding my way around the web I have lost alot of links and one being my email link so I can't even get into that

Maybe a geek or 3 will see this post and help me out   

[Swedish_Chef]

Blooe-a screee ooff deet.... yuoor cumpooter is deed!
Yuoo'll need tu veeped zee HD und stert frum scretch, oor teeme-a tu doost ooff zee cubvebs frum yuoor vellet und booy a noo cumpooter!

[iahntr]

uh,, yeah,,,, what he said,,

Doesn't sound good Bill, I sure as heck can't help,
I'm fightin with the two I got too. 

[Bills Custom Calls]

Blooe-a screee ooff deet.... yuoor cumpooter is deed!
Yuoo'll need tu veeped zee HD und stert frum scretch, oor teeme-a tu doost ooff zee cubvebs frum yuoor vellet und booy a noo cumpooter!

Yep I was thinking those exact words myself   :roflmao:

[5 SHOTS]

My laptop did the same thing. It won't start at all, even in safe mode. Any ideas boss?

[Yotehntr]

Must be an epidemic... I loaded some pics onto photobucket and had all kinds of pop up warnings from Trend Micro anti virus something invaded from there... I think it's all settled out but has me worried.

[FinsnFur]

Baxter had the same thing a night or two ago. I cant recall how he said he fixed it.
I do know that Microsoft just released a half a dozen security updates for XP Professional and sometimes those cause havoc with certain systems.

There might be something going around too, that those with vulnerabilities are becoming succumb too.

Antivirus software is nothing but fancy words if it's not kept running and up to date.

[KySongDog]

I use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and it will fix that Antivirus 2010 crap that is going around.  I got hit with the 2009 version last year while on Photobucket.

I also run McAfee but it did not stop the Antivirus 2009 malware.

[5 SHOTS]

Baxter had the same thing a night or two ago. I cant recall how he said he fixed it.

If you find out post post it. I will let the laptop be for now. (hate to have to "format c").
Thanks Boss!

[Bills Custom Calls]

When I went to shut my pc down it said it was downloading Micrsoft updates and it will shut the computer off when done.When I came home last evening Chris said there is something wrong with the computer

[KySongDog]

I use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and it will fix that Antivirus 2010 crap that is going around.  I got hit with the 2009 version last year while on Photobucket.

I also run McAfee but it did not stop the Antivirus 2009 malware.

I should have noted that Malwarebytes is a free program.  

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

[vvarmitr]

I use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and it will fix that Antivirus 2010 crap that is going around.  I got hit with the 2009 version last year while on Photobucket.

I also run McAfee but it did not stop the Antivirus 2009 malware.

I should have noted that Malwarebytes is a free program.  

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php[/size]

Oh boy I'll jump right on that!   After the computer advise you gave Pitw.
Mr. Jimbo will have to give the okay before I download that.

[KySongDog]

I run it on my computer.  But you have to have it installed BEFORE you get the virus.  The virus will not let you install it, or go to McAfee, or Norton or anyother program it thinks will destroy it.  Pretty clever virus.

[Jimmie in Ky]

Semp is right. It won't let you get anything after it has installed itself and calls itself a windows update to boot. The dang thing is a pain in the kiester to deal with. Your better off wiping it and starting over. From what I can gather it is also changing from time ot time to eal with whatever it may come across. So get in the habit of running backup as well. Jimmie

[FinsnFur]

If it's disguising itself as a Windows® update, then right there it's a dead give away to avoid it or refuse it.

Plus Windows® updates are fed right from Microsoft. Your computer talks to Microsoft without you knowing it basically. And when Microsoft notices you running a system or a program that they support and an update has been released, a little yellow shield shows up in your system tray,  (lower right hand corner)  letting you know updates are available.

I have never in my entire life seen this system infiltrated by any virus or malware. These come directly from Microsoft with no outside intervention.

So if theres a virus acting like a windows update, it's showing up as a pop up. And that right there should tell you...no no

Malwarebytes is a good program and just like anything else you get what you pay for. Meaning they do have a paid version and the free version is not bullet proof because of that.
With that said...my own personal opinion is that malwarebytes isnt an antivirus program.
It does not run live in the background and protect you like anti virus software should and does. It helps to remove things once your infected.
Personally I'd rather keep the bugs out at the door rather then pray like hell I can clean it up after they are in.

[Bills Custom Calls]

I didn't download any updates from any pop ups I had the yellow triangle and when I put the cursor on it,it said downloading updates,and that went on for 2 days then when I shut the computer off yesterday morning it said installing Microsoft updates 1 of 10 don't shut your computer off When the updates are finished your computer will shut off automaticly

I am running test on that computer right now when it is done I will try and post what comes up on the screen

[Jimmie in Ky]

That is exactly what mine did Bill. And when I restarted the pop ups were there in force and couldn't do squat for the crap. Jimmie

[KySongDog]

I run McAfee anti virus and internet security.  The Malwarebytes program comes in handy on malware like Anitivirus 2009 that get past the McAfee or Norton programs.

You are right, Jim.  Malwarebytes is used mainly to destroy the malware after it infects your computer.  I run the free version.  I think the paid version might be more pro-active on the front side to keep them out to begin with.

I am not happy that McAfee doesn't stop this crap up front.   

[weedwalker]

I'm running the same thing you are Semp. McAfee and Malwarebytes. So far, no problems.................................

[Bills Custom Calls]

Can anyone make heads or tails out of this