How to get rid of Common Virus

Here are some basic steps to get rid of a Virus:

Boot into safe mode with networking.

To get into safe mode turn off your computer, then turn it back on and start tapping the F8 key. You should get a screen that allows you to choose safe mode with networking with your keyboard.

Once in Safe mode open Internet Explorer. In the address bar type:google and then search and download free version of virus removal tools.
Some very good ones are avg, malware bytes, kasperski. Make sure when downloading, you don't click on the adverts.




After you install the virus removal tool, do an update. Then scan your pc.

Reboot after you remove everything it finds and see if the virus is gone, well done.

If not, go back into safe mode with networking.

Open Internet Explorer and go to Google and Download Combofix from one of the mirrors and run it. Make sure you do not interrupt Combofix and check to see if the Virus is gone after you get the combofix log file.

Note: if you cannot download malwarebytes or Combofix, you can download them on another working computer and transfer them over with a flash drive or other storage device/media

Useful and Free Programs

Common Useful and Free Programs


7zip is free of charge and for many users that could be the decisive attribute. It has its own archive format 7z that in many cases is the best format available. 7z is a self-extracting archive format. It has a 256-bit AES cipher. It is an open source program. Has a command line interface. It scored highly in many review sites. Compresses and sends to mail by 1 click.

Teamviewer It allows you to Control computers remotely via the internet, as if you were sitting right in front of them. Whether you are providing spontaneous support, administering servers or working from your home office, TeamViewer lets you get the job done, and it’s free! But Teamviewer is no one trick pony, with file transfer, you can easily copy files or entire folders to and from the remote computer. You can also use the drag & drop feature for even greater convenience and speed.


ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats, It can also burn Audio CD's from any file type. With its Ez-Mode Picker you can easily chose from it features like burning ISOs, files and folders and reading and writing them off DVDs and CDS. Ez-Mode Picker will also let you discover and verify.

CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download. If you have private files you don’t want to be recovered then you can drive wiper.

Fix that Common Computer/Mac Problem yourself

Hey, before you think of running to a computer technician and paying loads of cash, why not try the following Do it Yourself tutorial.

Our aim is to eliminate any simple problem you having.
This blog would be split into various sub -topics. But for now lets deal with the following immediately

• Computer seems Dead and none responsive 
• Black screen after i start my computer 
• Hard drive problem, My PC wont boot 
• Windows is on a loop, windows wont start properly 

OK Now, lets start with the first common Issues and simple checklist

Computer seems Dead and none responsive

• Is the PC's power cable plugged firmly into a wall socket or power strip, and is the power strip on? If so, try plugging the PC or the power strip into another wall socket. Likewise, check that the power cable is firmly connected to the PC's power-supply outlet. 
• Is the power supply (the part on the computer to which the cable is attached) switched to the "on" position? Does the PC also have a voltage setting, and if does, did it get changed to an incorrect setting? 
• If all the above fails, attach a known working power cable to the PC's power supply. Plug it in and try to power on again. 
• Unplug all external devices from the PC, such as printers and scanners, except the monitor. If the computer powers on without the devices, add the peripherals back one at a time until you can identify the problem device. 

Black screen after i start my computer

• Is the monitor plugged firmly into a working wall socket or power strip, and is the power strip turned on? If so, try plugging the PC or power strip into another wall socket. 
• Is the monitor's power button switched to the "on" position? 
• Are the monitor's brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted? 
• Is the monitor cable plugged firmly into the back of the display, and is the pinned end tightly screwed into the video output on the back of the computer’s case? Try removing the existing cable and replace it with a known working one. 
• Obtain a working monitor and hook it up to your PC. If this new display works, contact a technician or buy a new monitor. If the monitor doesn't work, your video card may not be working, and you will need a professional to diagnose the problem more closely. 

Hard drive problem, My PC wont boot

• Make sure there are no bootable media such as DVDs or flash drives inserted in the computer. 
• Remove all external drives or devices and try restarting the computer. 
• If you receive a series of beeps or error messages, write them down, as they could be instrumental in diagnosing your problem. Beep codes vary by manufacturer, so consult your BIOS ("basic input/output system") documentation for more in-depth information on what those beeps mean. 
• Listen to make sure your hard drive is spinning. If you hear a "clicking" sound, your hard-drive no longer works, and you will need to replace it. 
• Enter your computer's BIOS (access key varies by machine; usually you'll need to push the F1 or Delete key as the computer boots) and write down the current settings before proceeding further. Keep an eye out for any built-in diagnostic tools; you might be able to find an error by using these. 
• If no diagnostic tools exist, go to the BIOS's hard drive section and make sure it's configured as "Auto." 
• If the BIOS has an auto detect feature, run it to make sure that it can actually detect your hard drive. 
• If the BIOS has a failsafe default option, try loading it and rebooting. 

Windows is on a loop, windows wont start properly

• Make sure there are no bootable media such as DVDs or flash drives inserted in the computer. 
• Remove external drives or devices and try restarting the computer. 
• Enter the Windows Advanced Options menu by pressing the F8 key during the BIOS's Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the option Last Known Good Configuration. (Note: if this works, you will lose any recently installed software or newly created files.) 
• In the Windows Advanced Options menu, boot into Safe Mode with networking, and perform a System Restore. 
• While in Safe Mode, run Windows' built-in diagnostic tool to check your drive for disk errors that may be affecting the startup process. While still in Safe Mode, scan your computer for viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other threats that could be causing problems. 
• If you cannot boot into Safe Mode, and if you have a recovery bootup disk created by your antivirus program, use that to boot up and scan for issues. 
• If you cannot boot into Windows at all, use the manufacturer’s default recovery procedures to recover the drive and reset Windows to its original configuration. After that is complete, you will also need to restore your data. 

Additional information contributed By Henry Kumagai, Zac Mutrux and Christopher Postoloff