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Old July 6th 12, 07:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Elmo[_2_]
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Default Computer Attacked

On 7/6/2012 1:04 PM, Searcher7 wrote:
I was looking up a wrestler via Google image links when some malicious
software took over my system. (Which is why I'm writing this from the
library).

Now when my system is connected to the internet the only page that
will display is a mock FBI page attempting to extort money from me via
"Moneypack". And I'm unable to get to my desktop, right click, or even
use my keyboard keys outside of numbers and letters.

I have AVG for all the good that did, and would appreciate advice on
how to correct my problem.

Can someone recommend a free anti-Malware app I can download onto my
flash drive at the library and install on my home pc?

I'm not sure I can do this, but just in case does anyone have the step-
by-step instructions for system restore? (I have WIndows XP).

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.


Two things to try:

1. Restart, press the F8 key till you get the Startup menu. Cursor down
to "Last know good configuration" and press the Enter key. Run a virus
scan if this works.

2. Restart, press the F8 key till you get the Startup menu. Cursor down
to "Safe Mode". Press the Enter key. When it loads, click "No", wait
for SR to load, and pick a System Restore point a couple of days before
the problem started. Run your A/V software scan.


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Joe =o)


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