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I've been using Avast Free for years but something slipped past it.
I reinstalled Avast and ran a deep scan, no joy.
What must I do
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Donny, Is there anyone at your anti-virus company you can call? If so, they may be able to do deeper clean and restoration for you. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pcWas it a website you went to or did someone send you an infected file?
https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677BiaB 2025 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
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Can you define "no joy" please? It's hard to help without knowing the problem.
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What exactly got hacked?
An email address, the system itself, or?
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Says I'm infected by trojan win32 generic. Searched Google and found that it is more than I can handle with my waning dexterity.
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Don,
I use Malwarebytes and I've known it to pick up things which all other anti virus programs have missed.
You can download the free version and it might just sort out the problem - if it doesn't, it hasn't cost you anything but a bit of time.
Hope you're keeping well old friend.
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Yes, try Malwarebytes first.
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Yes, try Malwarebytes first.
Also run ADWCleaner https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleanerIt is also free and can find things that Malwarebytes may miss. Here is a link to the free malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-downloadgood luck
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My momma didn't raise a fool. And if she did it, was one of my brothers.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Do you have a recent complete backup (image) you can restore?
You might have one before the Trojan arrived.
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Everyone has an opinion on this.
I use the built-in Microsoft Defender, which you probably have running, Don.
Then I use Malwarebytes, which is a tool that not only can check for problems on demand but also runs in the background to prevent them.
Then I also have SuperAntiSpyware running, to catch those problems that the other two miss, and remove ad-based tracking cookies every night.
Once in a great while, I run Adware Cleaner, as mentioned by Mario.
It's hard to know what is needed, since each of these add-on products have marketing that tries to convince you the sky will fall without it. Some of them are so intrusive they block desirable files, and/or slow your computer to a crawl. So, I based on all I read and have experienced, I think it's good to have only a couple running at most. But, who really knows?
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I ran ALL apps suggested and found 20+ threats, I removed them all but the threat persists!
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Can you post the error messages you are getting?
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I ran ALL apps suggested and found 20+ threats, I removed them all but the threat persists!
Don, I really feel for you man. The fact that you can still communicate here is a positive sign. But be aware that if you backup your user files that the virus could spread to your backup media. This situation seems over your head. If you have no trusted anti-virus software pro you can contact (previously recommended) then I'd suggest contacting your computer manufacturer. If it's Dell, then call Dell. You may need to have a proper scan and dis-infection cycle run. Then you may need your OS to be re-installed. Seek professional support is my advice.
https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677BiaB 2025 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
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I would say that the first step is to contact your AV/Protection software vendor.
What app is reported as harboring the Trojan? That's a crucial piece of info to determine if it's an actual virus or just a piece of legitimate coincidental code that the protection software is recognizing as a virus "signature." This is why the host app needs to be identified and reported: So that you can make a decision about the origin/installation/reputation of the "hosting" app. It actually may not be an actual virus at all. That being said, CAUTION SHOULD ALWAYS PREVAIL, and, if you can't get satisfaction from you AV vendor/provider*, the advice from Bass Thumper seems right to the point.
What app was hosting the reported Trojan?
I can say that some older, legitimate 32-bit VSTs can present a Trojan signature when installed or scanned. Zampler is an example of a current 64-bit VST that gets quarantined and reported to me from time to time, even after going through the safe-reporting and "allow" steps---usually after a major AV program update or, every now and then, after a Windows update.
Paj
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*I use Norton/Symantec for the silly reason that in over three decades not a single actual loss-of-service security breach. Also, if I have a serious concern, I can have a Norton tech remotely address it if necessary.
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*I use Norton/Symantec for the silly reason that in over three decades not a single actual loss-of-service security breach. Also, if I have a serious concern, I can have a Norton tech remotely address it if necessary.
+1 to Paj here. I'll just add a couple things. 1. I too have never had a security breach. I used to have Norton but for reasons I can't remember I switched to McAfee Total Protection. 2. When Paj says it can be "remotely addressed" what that means is that the tech can remotely log in and control your machine to run all manner of diagnostics and analysis that I wouldn't have a clue about. This is part of what paid protection software gives you.
https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677BiaB 2025 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
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2. When Paj says it can be "remotely addressed" what that means is that the tech can remotely log in and control your machine to run all manner of diagnostics and analysis that I wouldn't have a clue about. This is part of what paid protection software gives you.
I did have to use the remote access feature once; not because of an infection but because Norton de-activated after a Windows7 update and wouldn't re-install/re-establish itself. Norton support asked if they could call me to set up a session and, once the session was set up (phone + computer), they took over. It took the better part of an hour (I think I only had DSL at the time) but the problem was solved without any reoccurrence, they apologized, and then they added 14 free months to my subscription. I guess the apology was genuine. Don't get me wrong: If my PC protection fails I have no problem at all in throwing the vendor overboard, especially when costs increase and get charged a la carte. It's just that a breach hasn't happened yet. Paj 8^)
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Don,
Were you able to identify the suspected host of the suspected Trojan?
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I am using Avast but to be honest, I really don't know if it protects me or not.
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How do I do that? It's very persistent.
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