Killing Virus Help

[Capt. Farhan]

hello fellows
  i have a problem with my computer since last 20 days...a file name Wowtriumph.com automatically created in C:\  in which windows is installed...its a dos file....and also it is set automically in startup....the problem is when i run msconfig the system restarts and due to this virus the files are automatically created in the folders with the folder name...the size of every file is 40.4kb.....plz suggest me how i improve my PC performance.....its a really deadly virus...any help will be appreciated....and also i cant view the hidden files...because the folder option is no more available in the control panel and tools....in the tools following options are available...
map network drive
and two more options

kindly help me

if any antivirus software will help which is available freely on the net...
thanks

[NicksFXHouse]

[quote]hello fellows

[Capt. Farhan]

its name is Wowtrumpeh

[EirePlane]

search for AVG antivirus. completely free and has always done the job well for me

[masmith]

If you backup all your documents etc...

and then would a system restore solve the problem?

[Mushroom_Farmer]

If you backup all your documents etc...

and then would a system restore solve the problem?

Not a good idea where a virus is concerned. The system may make a backup of the virus.

[Capt. Farhan]

no i even cant restore my Pc...it returned me an error

[ctjoyce]

Sounds like someone needs a reformatt.

Couple pieces of info though.
1: McAfee Virus Scan + McAfee Firewall + Spysweeper = awesome protection. You don't need anything else if you have that. Your virtually a Mac.

2: System restore only rolls back any programs installed. So if you have a virus then it gets rolled back with the rest of your computer.

Cheers
Cameron

[masmith]

Well I had a System restore program that came with my PC and It dint do it the windows way it was to roll it back to how it was, and install windows again off the hardrive and every thing was how it was when I got it no programs (that I've had installed) no documents,.... Capt.f if you built your computer I may not come with this but, If its like a Sony or HP or Dell or something it may has this program, If it does it would be in the software manual.

BUT I dont know if it will get rid of any viruses (will it?)

[ctjoyce]

Well I had a System restore program that came with my PC and It dint do it the windows way it was to roll it back to how it was, and install windows again off the hardrive and every thing was how it was when I got it no programs (that I've had installed) no documents,.... Capt.f if you built your computer I may not come with this but, If its like a Sony or HP or Dell or something it may has this program, If it does it would be in the software manual.

BUT I dont know if it will get rid of any viruses (will it?)

Well that sounds alot like a recovery disk. It will get rid of Virus, but if your rolling back to day one with just the OS and drivers and nothing else, it would almost just be better to get a XP disk, and do a full reformat. At least that way, you get rid of all that OEM bulkware that they put on.

Cheers
Cameron

[masmith]

That's whats its called a Recovery Disc,

whats OEM bulkware is that all the free software that comes with your PC and is always getting in your way?

Im trying not to go off the subject...

[ctjoyce]

Yea, Bulkware is any software that comes with other software that companys think you want, when you actually don't. Thats why I tell people to throw out those OEM disks, and get an actual XP CD.

Cheers
Cameron

[masmith]

So Capt. Farhan did a recovery disc come with your PC?

[Capt. Farhan]

thanks for your help...but the problem is at the same place..no i have'nt any recovery disk for my Pc..one more news...even i cant reformat...i had purchased the Xp disc but when i try to boot from cd  after loadind everything from CD then as usual blue screen apperas to install a new copy but  it returned me an error...
Hard Error
SystemRoot\Syatem32\NTDLL.DLL

Problems In Installed Windows:-
1. Cant Open Windows Firewall (returned me an error that "due to unidentified windows problem cant view firewall settings")
2. Symantec Antivirus when click full system scan ( scan engine returned error code 00000X2)
3. A Pop up comes again and again that ur computer has going through some srious virus activities...it is some sort of adware) disturbs me during playing games ... again and again game minimizes....disturb me during watching movies etc .
4: cant Be restore to an earlier time.
5. cannot view hidden files..because the folder options has been disappeared
6. and as i mention cant reinstall or format windows...


i have scan through system Docter which i have purchased , it shows at first time 275 infections which all have been removed...but the problem is there...
now through your help it is only possible that i can recover my Pc at its best position....thanks

[ctjoyce]

Sorry to say, but I don't even think its worth trying to recover the system. Just grab your music, text docs, and pictures and reformat the thing. Then when you reformat make sure to install a good anti virus, a good firewall, and a good anti spyware.

I suggest :
McAfee Virus Scan
McAfee Firewall Pro
Webroot SpySweeper.

Cheers
Cameron