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rmdSo, I have a family member who got what's either a valid antivirus warning or a fake antivirus warning. I suggested shutting down the computer until I can get over there to deal with it.
What's the current set of good solutions for unfucking a computer? I'd like to be able to go over there with a usb drive full of antivirus/antispyware programs in case I need them.
ETA: It's a windows box. I forget what version. Vista, maybe? Might still be XP.
What's the current set of good solutions for unfucking a computer? I'd like to be able to go over there with a usb drive full of antivirus/antispyware programs in case I need them.
ETA: It's a windows box. I forget what version. Vista, maybe? Might still be XP.
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Date: 2013-08-21 12:28 am (UTC)If it were *my* family member I'd back up data files, reinstall the system from original media, install all upgrades, and then gradually restore the backups. I have no idea what the state of the art is in anti-virus these days.
... but I am not a windows user and I assume you already know all of this.
(PS, people who replace hardware because of virus problems are being foolish)