Reply to Rocket

From: sammie (sammie_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/06/04 

Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:25:01 -0700

I think I got rid of most of them with anti virus software, but my comouter will not allow me to go to any anti virus sites, but if I go to them in another language it works, it is rather odd.

Any ideas?

"Rocket J. Squirrel" wrote:

> Your problems with installing software may have nothing to do with a virus,
> but if your system has become infected, the first thing you must do before
> anything else is to rid your computer of all viruses.
>
> Here's the rub: Many viruses are not easy to completely remove without
> causing your system some lasting damage. That's why prevention is always
> better than cure.
>
> Do not attempt to remove a virus on your own. To remove a virus the first
> thing you need to know is what virus you have. An antivirus scanner can help
> you identify the virus. Here's one to try:
>
> Symantec Online Virus and Security Check
> http://security.symantec.com/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym
>
> Once you know the name of what you have, you can query the Internet to find
> specific removal instructions, which will probably work, but no guarantees.
> Tip: Different antivirus organizations can have different names for the same
> virus; there is no standard convention for naming a virus.
>
> Once you have repaired the damage, if you are still having trouble
> installing software you should contact the organization that created the
> software and ask for their help.
>
> Rocky
>
>
>
> "sammie" <sammie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F6E9B5B4-5F80-45E3-B18E-C01CFDB3177A@microsoft.com...
> > Hi There
> >
> > I'm having a few problems installing some software, I think it is due to
> virius. I have tried to install a firewall, and it tells me to contact the
> administartor, which I'm.
> > Then I tried t install a utility cleaner, and it says I need to verify the
> path. I also can not install any upgrades.
> >
> > I have an anti-virus, and cleaned some viruses off of the computer.
> >
> > Dae anyone have any advice?
> >
> >
>
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Win XP RPC Service Failure Reboot Rant Help - the story of a ruined weekend!
    ... "Virus Alert About the Blaster Worm and Its Variants" ... | of Windows ME to XP Home Edition and install Symantec Internet Security ... | mucked up Zone Alarm so uninstall it and switch on the XP firewall. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Wont let me install antivirus software from disc or websites
    ... Please run a virus scan at any of the locations below: ... >antivirus software - every time I try and install it ... >antivirus software - anyone know how I can get rid of it? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Fixing broken XP install on XPS machine
    ... friend who's an IT tech" messed with it after an apparent virus attack. ... system boots, the pre-desktop screen displays a text message saying that ... We decided to first try a conservative strategy, doing a repair install ...
    (alt.sys.pc-clone.dell)
  • Answers to frequently asked questions - 17SEP03
    ... I have this mystery re trying to install Norton ... Internet Security 2003 on my XP Pro. ... > specific virus, please tell us what it's name is! ... > date with antivirus software and more importantly ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: Where is the MS Office Pro Shortcut Toolbar
    ... there is no shortcut bar. ... > the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal ... > | I do not see Do Not Install. ... > | under Office Tools. ...
    (microsoft.public.office.setup)