Facebook virus

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Ron

Perhaps you have something similar to what I had (though no naked girl popping up thank goodness) but my computer was a mess that AVG let happen.
Oh well, lesson learned.
I have not been hearing great things about AVG lately. I monitor the various anti-virus companies quite often and really like Microsofts Security Essentials (free) and Norton AntiVirus 2010 is REALLY good (surprise surprise).

I have been hearing a lot of Apostolics are getting these bugs, I do not know if it is a threat specific to us or if we are just collateral damage in the spread of malware, viruses, & trojans.
It is all about social engineering. Who here wouldn't open something that SisAlvear sent you? (She didn't send me anything -just using her as an example). Even if all the email said was "Click here for a GREAT time!"?

Hope you get it cleared up soon with minimal damage.

Remember to boot into safe mode (by hitting F5 during the BIOS start up process -or POST) and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Also make sure it is updated.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Remember to boot into safe mode (by hitting F5 during the BIOS start up process -or POST) and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Also make sure it is updated.

I can not get it to boot into any mode.
It reads "boot disc failure."

I am hoping to buy a new hard drive & install this week.

Good news is hard drives are cheap & it seems you get more bang for your buck.

Thanks for all the info you have shared including the anti virus programs, it is very much appreciated.