Computer virus...
 

Alright, admin account is infected and not functional. Guest account is not affected. Do I trash the pc? Or is there a way to fix the admin acct?

Re: Computer virus...
 

Mmmmmmm... You don't throw out a PC because it becomes infected. Unless of course your just using the virus as an excuse to your spouse to get a new one. :) nudge nudge wink wink say no more

Re: Computer virus...
 

Not married... After the virus scan I am prompted to pay for antivirus software. I tried to dowload a free virus scan. The page loads then it goes blank. Then I get a message prompting me to pay for an antivirus software. The page looks like a "windows" message of sorts.

Re: Computer virus...
 

That IS the virus. Just download malwarebytes and install and run it in Safe Mode (which you get to by pressing F5 repeatedly during the bootup).

Re: Computer virus...
 

Yeah, I thought that was the virus. Malwarebytes? If I have to dl something, that's not going to happen.

Re: Computer virus...
 

Can I do this from the guest acct? No, right?

Re: Computer virus...
 

You can do it from the admin account if you boot up in Safe Mode.

And on the first menu select Safe Mode with Networking. I believe it is the second option of a list.

Re: Computer virus...
 

What are malwarebytes? where can I get them?

Re: Computer virus...
 

Here is the link you can use.

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...e/1186760019/1

Re: Computer virus...
 

Reminds me of a new (to me) breed of scam email. Looks like it's from the FBI, wants my cooperation in nabbing a scammer. Hilarious.