how do i get rid of a trojan

[weedmaster]

for the last couple of days i keep getting a warning that i have a trojan, i have deleted twice now and both times run a full virus scan.dont know if the latest virusscan has got rid of it so can someone tell me what a trojan is, and how i can get rid of it. i have mcafee virus software which is upto date.

[slipknotpsycho]

mcaffee sucks... so does norton...

AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security - Welcome (http://www.grisoft.com/)

[Skink]

Agree,,,Try AVG Free,,,update the definitions and let it do a complete scan...

[NewbiePacker]

Spybot, Adaware than download the ZoneAlarm Firewall..........

No garuntee, but it should help out.

The longer that shit is on there, the worse off you will be...Eventually a Trojan destroys a computer.

[BobBong]

Trend Micro (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/)

[babystarbud]

also agree AVG free edition is very good and dosent leach as many recourses as the more well known virus apps. its all i use along with adaware and spybot.

another tip for stubborn malware, do a google search on the file name of the trojan, some have specific step by step fixes, also starting the PC in safe mode (repeatedly press F8 during the initial stages of start-up, and select safe mode from the list), then running the virus scan and removal is a good way to get rid of some nasties.

[foxysox]

how do i get rid of a trojan?

Aaaaah I tried to resist... but failed....

How to get rid of a Trojan:

Remove

Tie shut

Throw in rubbish

[weedmaster]

thanks for the tips, i'm going to find and destroy it. :rambo:

[the yeag]

Aaaaah I tried to resist... but failed....

How to get rid of a Trojan:

Remove

Tie shut

Throw in rubbish


...YER so imature...:jointsmile:

[foxysox]

...YER so imature...:jointsmile:
That's why you love me.

[pabloescobar209]

Format C... works every time.

[JamaicanHerbMan]

You can also try to find the root folder and delete it.

To end the Trojan process:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete once.
Click Task Manager.
Click the Processes tab.
Double-click the Image Name column header to alphabetically sort the processes.
Scroll through the list and look for the process associated with the virus.
If you find the file, click it, and then click End Process.
Exit the Task Manager.
Now do a full scan

The major problem with not getting rid of trojans and viruses in normal mode is system restore. Windows backs up everything including trojans and viruses ....even when the anti-virus program deletes the file system restore has a copy. Which when the mother file is deleted the image automatically recreates itself. Thats why its best to do a full scan in safe mode,because that allows the anti-virus program to read the system restore folder, while when its in normal mode the restore folder is write-only. Thats why it misses the virus and it keeps coming back. I hope this helps you guys understand why you do certian things and how its done.

[sjmikenet]

Be warned: Any malware on your system- be it a trojan, worm, virus, or other code can be nearly impossible to get rid of if you are already infected.

I would start by preventing everything from loading into the startup session. The best way to do this is using a little known tool called "msconfig". Here is what you do:

Start > run
Type: 'msconfig' then enter.

When you have msconfig up, click on the last tab on the right, 'startup' and uncheck everything you see there. These are the items that are loading everytime your pc starts up. By unchecking these programs/processes, you are in effect keeping them from starting up with your machine when you boot.

Once you have disabled all the startup items, go download a tool/program called "Spybot Search & Destroy" and install it.
The home of Spybot-S&D! (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html)

Once you have installed Spybot, run all the updates and scan your machine. It won't get rid of everything, but it will hopefully get rid of the simple malware you may have on you machine.

To be 100% sure, you may have to reimage your pc. I know it's a pain in the ass, but it may the the only way to ensure you have gotten rid of everything. I myself never would trust a computer which was infected in the first place, no matter how much "cleaning" I tried to do. Trojans are very dangerous and can expose you to risks (like password gathering & keylogging) that will drive you nuts.