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Maraya1969

(22,497 posts)
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 05:09 PM Nov 2012

My computer was wrecked over the weekend by this virus. I paid someone to fix it

and he got me back on the internet. I then downloaded Superantispyware which I used to have and it found all sorts of crap on there including a Trojan.

But still now when I open a new tab I go to "Mystart by incredibar" and there is a search bar on the page and a moving slot type game on the page. I can't seem to get it out. I have checked with my Add-ons with Fire Fox and it is not listed there. I can't find anything listed in my program files. I just want it to open to a Google page.

Anyone know how I can kick them out and get google or nothing in?

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My computer was wrecked over the weekend by this virus. I paid someone to fix it (Original Post) Maraya1969 Nov 2012 OP
run malwarebytes Coyotl Nov 2012 #1
I don't know how to do that. And do you use malwarebytes? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #4
RU on a PC. If so, just download the malwarebytes app and run it. Coyotl Nov 2012 #8
see --> CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #2
Have you used this? Is it reputable? Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #3
I have not but judging from the comments from people who did the steps CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #5
I was finally about to get if off by doing the last step and typing about:config in the url box Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #6
I hate those sneaky things and they often are hidden in stuff you download CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #7
 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
1. run malwarebytes
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 05:13 PM
Nov 2012

and, if necessary, start in safe mode first and delete new files that can rewrite the malware on startup.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
8. RU on a PC. If so, just download the malwarebytes app and run it.
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 10:41 PM
Nov 2012

Yes, I have used it to clean up intruders on my PC, multiple times, and friends to use it to clean invaders of PCs.

Maraya1969

(22,497 posts)
6. I was finally about to get if off by doing the last step and typing about:config in the url box
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:14 PM
Nov 2012

I never did anything like that before!

CurtEastPoint

(18,663 posts)
7. I hate those sneaky things and they often are hidden in stuff you download
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:43 PM
Nov 2012

like freeware or things like that. Good for you!

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