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Computer problems...
Alright, last weekend my roommate got a virus that completely killed his hard drive so he had to get that fixed. well within a day i ended up with a virus that is just killing my computer but i think that Norton is keeping it under control enough where it doesnt cause complete system failure. Heres my problem, i have run the programs they say to use and the one that a friend of ours who works with computers mentioned but it is not getting the virus off. Does anyone have insight on a virus called Trojan.Brisv.A!inf and how to get rid of it? Im at school right now so i can not drop it off to him but maybe this weekend if we cant get it off i can send it back when i meet up with my parents. Is anyone able to help me out here or am i just screwd? Thanks
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Alright, last weekend my roommate got a virus that completely killed his hard drive so he had to get that fixed. well within a day i ended up with a virus that is just killing my computer but i think that Norton is keeping it under control enough where it doesnt cause complete system failure. Heres my problem, i have run the programs they say to use and the one that a friend of ours who works with computers mentioned but it is not getting the virus off. Does anyone have insight on a virus called Trojan.Brisv.A!inf and how to get rid of it? Im at school right now so i can not drop it off to him but maybe this weekend if we cant get it off i can send it back when i meet up with my parents. Is anyone able to help me out here or am i just screwd? Thanks
1. Google Trojan.Brisv.A!inf from a known 'clean' pc.
2. Go to Malwarebytes.com (on a 'clean' pc) and download the program, "Malwarebytes" (FREE!) to a flashdrive.
3. Boot infected pc, install and run Malwarebytes.
That should eradicate that pig.
You may have to run the pc in "Safe Mode" first. Then run it in "Normal Mode".
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You can try what Blueovalranger posted...
Make sure you are up to date on Norton..
Also check out the write up on the virus..
Trojan.Brisv.A!inf | Symantec
Norton has a removal tool that you can download and it will remove it..
Make sure you are up to date on Norton..
Also check out the write up on the virus..
Trojan.Brisv.A!inf | Symantec
Norton has a removal tool that you can download and it will remove it..
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Here is a more detailed way of getting it cleaned up:
Recurring Trojan.Brisv.A!inf
(Hint: If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you will see the answers for free.)
Recurring Trojan.Brisv.A!inf
(Hint: If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you will see the answers for free.)
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thanks, i ran the symantec the other day in safe mode and it came up negative and i was running malwarebytes and it locked up on me not allowing the computer to end the process or anything. this is definately a strange deal.
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go to "run" type in "msconfig", enter,select selective start-up, turn off system restore ( if u dare) and try removal procedure again.
Warning this is just my idea, and I'm not a pro.
AND this virus seems to be marked as a "low Threat" and easily contained, don't be surprised if you have other bugs!
Majorgeeks.com...lots of good bug removal tips there.
Warning this is just my idea, and I'm not a pro.
AND this virus seems to be marked as a "low Threat" and easily contained, don't be surprised if you have other bugs!
Majorgeeks.com...lots of good bug removal tips there.
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