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Brewmaniac · 10-21-2007, 11:59 AM

AVG did a scan this morning and it popped up with a JS/Downloader Virus

I go back after scan is done and AVG doesn't even show that it did a scan today? WTF? So I go to comcast on line because I now get McAfee free and it says remove other VS - AVG uninstall asks remove user settings yes, also include those in virus vault yes or no? Which do I choose?

Also I google JS/Downloader and on a couple sites it ask if I do online banking and have personal info. on pc I should reformat and reinstall. Is this a must? Because I don't have a clue as to how to do it and have nothing backed up.

Windows XP home

Dell Dimension B110
Intel® Celeron® D Processor 325 (2.53 GHz, 533 FSB)
1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz
160GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet

10-21-2007, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Antivirus protection - viruses - confusion? AVG did a scan this morning and it popped up with a JS/Downloader Virus I go back after scan is done and AVG doesn't even show that it did a scan today? WTF? So I go to comcast on line because I now get McAfee free and it says remove other VS - AVG uninstall asks remove user settings yes, also include those in virus vault yes or no? Which do I choose? Also I google JS/Downloader and on a couple sites it ask if I do online banking and have personal info. on pc I should reformat and reinstall. Is this a must? Because I don't have a clue as to how to do it and have nothing backed up. Windows XP home Dell Dimension B110 Intel® Celeron® D Processor 325 (2.53 GHz, 533 FSB) 1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz 160GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive Integrated 10/100 Ethernet __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"