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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

spindles · 10-22-2007, 02:22 AM

Before removing AVG, I suggest doing an online virus scan, at mcafee, trend micro, kapersky or any of the other big anti virus suppliers. You can run this through your browser.

You *should* be able to recover without a full windows install.

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

or

http://au.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp/

or

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Brewmaniac · 10-22-2007, 05:38 AM

Ok, after doing a Trend micro scan nothing looks ominous but maybe I just don't know. Anything serious?
Can I just clean them out and be done? I guess my biggest question is do I have to reformat and reinstall?
Thank you so much for any assistance!

spindles · 10-22-2007, 11:17 PM

They don't look to be anything to serious - you should be able to clean those and move on. Personally, I think reinstalling windows should be done as a last resort, and this situation doesn't appear to merit it.

Brewmaniac · 10-23-2007, 03:33 AM

Thanks, Spindles I really appreciate it!

From one home brewer to another, a big, Cheers to you!

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"

10-22-2007, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	Before removing AVG, I suggest doing an online virus scan, at mcafee, trend micro, kapersky or any of the other big anti virus suppliers. You can run this through your browser. You should be able to recover without a full windows install. http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or http://au.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp/ or http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button? Last edited by spindles; 10-22-2007 at 02:25 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-22-2007, 05:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Ok, after doing a Trend micro scan nothing looks ominous but maybe I just don't know. Anything serious? Can I just clean them out and be done? I guess my biggest question is do I have to reformat and reinstall? Thank you so much for any assistance! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

10-22-2007, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	They don't look to be anything to serious - you should be able to clean those and move on. Personally, I think reinstalling windows should be done as a last resort, and this situation doesn't appear to merit it. __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

10-23-2007, 03:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Thanks, Spindles I really appreciate it! From one home brewer to another, a big, Cheers to you! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"