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CrystaliZed · 08-31-2008, 10:58 PM

3 Quick things... any other options I can do to clean out viruses/spyware/malware OTHER than already doing the following: ...my shits STILL slow after doing all this...

Disc Clean Up on BOTH C: & D:
Running Defender Pro Spyware & Virus
Spybot Search & Destroy
Spyware Dr.
CCleaner
-&- Windows Defender
'bout all I have NOT done is a disc defrag... would this even help?!

#2... If anyone knows how to get rid of the Dr. Watson error, that'd be super... that things beginning to piss me off, freezing up my programs & shuttin shit down...

and 3...
How would I go about getting up-to-date drivers (USB, Video, Etc...) for a Dell Inspirion 1100 that can NOT get onto the internet through updated downloads that way. His internet runs through a USB port on a laptop and since the USB Driver isn't working, I can get updates on it. Does anyone know if the Service Pack 2 Win. XP will help? His computer originally came with SP1...

Thanks in advance!!!

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-31-2008, 11:06 PM

Turn off system restore, run all your scans in safe mode, download a good registry cleaner... Defrag, reboot...

Spunky · 08-31-2008, 11:07 PM

I never had any luck with those free programs

klaze · 08-31-2008, 11:09 PM

Why are you wasting your time?
'
What do you have on your computer you need to keep? Why don't you format and start over???

I use AVG4FREE on my XP box.. I've never had a problem with trojans, spyware etc..

CrystaliZed · 08-31-2008, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the input. The free shit isn't workin for me either I'm finding out, will try the safe mode deal... oh btw - what would be a good registry cleaner?

Oh yes... and if anyone has some sure fixes for problem #3, that'd be great, least I can get my friends computer finished then.

Supz · 08-31-2008, 11:13 PM

the best fix for everything is to backup all needed date and re-install. You can never really be 100% sure you got rid of everything except for this way.

slapass · 08-31-2008, 11:14 PM

Did you restore to back before you got the virus?

munki · 08-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Sure you aren't running so many cleanup and defender programs you are actually bogging your system?

CrystaliZed · 08-31-2008, 11:18 PM

i've backed up and restored... I'm trying to prevent doing a disc wipe of it all because a lot of my programs and such I don't have on disc anymore... Like my Photoshop CS2... I'd probably hafta hack a new version since it's an ass raping for a new one... along with everything else.

Plus I'm finding out, restoring to original format, like I just did for my friends tonight isn't working... his drives aren't loading properly from the factory discs given to him for his shitty Dell.

klaze · 08-31-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystaliZed

i've backed up and restored... I'm trying to prevent doing a disc wipe of it all because a lot of my programs and such I don't have on disc anymore... Like my Photoshop CS2... I'd probably hafta hack a new version since it's an ass raping for a new one... along with everything else.

Plus I'm finding out, restoring to original format, like I just did for my friends tonight isn't working... his drives aren't loading properly from the factory discs given to him for his shitty Dell.

Finding and patching software is incredibly easy.. Don't let that stop you.. Uh.. I don't support it.. but fuck.. it's not like yer going to go pay for it anyways.. shit costs like $5k

Dells are shitty but they have great support finding drivers is easy..

How old is the dell? is it old enuff that it doesn't have a Service ID Tag on the back? You can enter that tag id into Dell's website and it will show you all the info on that system including drivers..

Google google google..

CrystaliZed · 08-31-2008, 11:31 PM

Its 5 yrs old I believe... I think he got it in 03... least that's all the dates I'm finding. The issue is since we can't access the 'net from his computer because the USB port driver isn't functioning, we can't get his internet to work, to find these uploads.

I was gonna try to install XP SP2 instead of the SP1 that his computer originally had, but didn't know if that'd help...

...plus the deal with wiping my computer has been a mess, when I last had to do it bout 8 months ago, turned out to be a total pain in the ass trying to find current and valid keygens w/o viruses for the software I was using. I soon just try to fix it in its current state.

It's working pretty fast considering and none of my spyware/visus programs or runs have found anything, I just have the "Dr. Watson" issue... I plan on doing a defrag later to see if that helps more.

klaze · 08-31-2008, 11:37 PM

Well one thing is if you don't have a copy of XP to install downloading and patching that can be a serious pita...

*shrug* I have no problem finding serials and warez.. i'm such a horrible person but it's not fault.. My dad was cheap I had no choice!

CrystaliZed · 08-31-2008, 11:39 PM

hahahaha... I hear ya...

I believe my copy of XP with the SP2 is valid... I have the SN here... least I hope it's STILL valid... would that even work for my friends computer in helping patch up the issue with the drivers? Atleast the USB so I can get online from his and start doing updating!?

NicAngel · 08-31-2008, 11:41 PM

I've had very similar probllems before too. Took it to a trusted family computer wiz and had it cleaned as best as possible. But was told that finding viruses or hacker shit on your pc can sometimes be like finding a needle in a haystack. It's the nature of the beast. Be careful. Good luck!

08-31-2008, 10:58 PM	#1
CrystaliZed Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere I'd Rather Not Fuckin' Be! Posts: 282	Bout Ready to Throw My Fist Through My Computer... 3 Quick things... any other options I can do to clean out viruses/spyware/malware OTHER than already doing the following: ...my shits STILL slow after doing all this... Disc Clean Up on BOTH C: & D: Running Defender Pro Spyware & Virus Spybot Search & Destroy Spyware Dr. CCleaner -&- Windows Defender 'bout all I have NOT done is a disc defrag... would this even help?! #2... If anyone knows how to get rid of the Dr. Watson error, that'd be super... that things beginning to piss me off, freezing up my programs & shuttin shit down... and 3... How would I go about getting up-to-date drivers (USB, Video, Etc...) for a Dell Inspirion 1100 that can NOT get onto the internet through updated downloads that way. His internet runs through a USB port on a laptop and since the USB Driver isn't working, I can get updates on it. Does anyone know if the Service Pack 2 Win. XP will help? His computer originally came with SP1... Thanks in advance!!! Last edited by CrystaliZed; 08-31-2008 at 10:59 PM..

08-31-2008, 11:17 PM	#8
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	Sure you aren't running so many cleanup and defender programs you are actually bogging your system? __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

08-31-2008, 11:39 PM	#13
CrystaliZed Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere I'd Rather Not Fuckin' Be! Posts: 282	hahahaha... I hear ya... I believe my copy of XP with the SP2 is valid... I have the SN here... least I hope it's STILL valid... would that even work for my friends computer in helping patch up the issue with the drivers? Atleast the USB so I can get online from his and start doing updating!? Last edited by CrystaliZed; 08-31-2008 at 11:40 PM..

08-31-2008, 11:41 PM	#14
NicAngel Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 817	I've had very similar probllems before too. Took it to a trusted family computer wiz and had it cleaned as best as possible. But was told that finding viruses or hacker shit on your pc can sometimes be like finding a needle in a haystack. It's the nature of the beast. Be careful. Good luck! __________________ ICQ# 400925426

08-31-2008, 11:06 PM	#2
Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE North Coast Pimp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 304-534-757 Posts: 9,395	Turn off system restore, run all your scans in safe mode, download a good registry cleaner... Defrag, reboot...

08-31-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,940	I never had any luck with those free programs __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

08-31-2008, 11:09 PM	#4
klaze So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Adult Marketing Mecca Posts: 2,167	Why are you wasting your time? ' What do you have on your computer you need to keep? Why don't you format and start over??? I use AVG4FREE on my XP box.. I've never had a problem with trojans, spyware etc..

08-31-2008, 11:13 PM	#6
Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	the best fix for everything is to backup all needed date and re-install. You can never really be 100% sure you got rid of everything except for this way.

08-31-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,622	Did you restore to back before you got the virus?

08-31-2008, 11:18 PM	#9
CrystaliZed Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere I'd Rather Not Fuckin' Be! Posts: 282	i've backed up and restored... I'm trying to prevent doing a disc wipe of it all because a lot of my programs and such I don't have on disc anymore... Like my Photoshop CS2... I'd probably hafta hack a new version since it's an ass raping for a new one... along with everything else. Plus I'm finding out, restoring to original format, like I just did for my friends tonight isn't working... his drives aren't loading properly from the factory discs given to him for his shitty Dell.

08-31-2008, 11:31 PM	#11
CrystaliZed Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere I'd Rather Not Fuckin' Be! Posts: 282	Its 5 yrs old I believe... I think he got it in 03... least that's all the dates I'm finding. The issue is since we can't access the 'net from his computer because the USB port driver isn't functioning, we can't get his internet to work, to find these uploads. I was gonna try to install XP SP2 instead of the SP1 that his computer originally had, but didn't know if that'd help... ...plus the deal with wiping my computer has been a mess, when I last had to do it bout 8 months ago, turned out to be a total pain in the ass trying to find current and valid keygens w/o viruses for the software I was using. I soon just try to fix it in its current state. It's working pretty fast considering and none of my spyware/visus programs or runs have found anything, I just have the "Dr. Watson" issue... I plan on doing a defrag later to see if that helps more.

08-31-2008, 11:37 PM	#12
klaze So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Adult Marketing Mecca Posts: 2,167	Well one thing is if you don't have a copy of XP to install downloading and patching that can be a serious pita... shrug I have no problem finding serials and warez.. i'm such a horrible person but it's not fault.. My dad was cheap I had no choice!