Clean my pc, or am I screwed?

[imtiedup]

Like an idiot I started out downloading a few scripts, got lazy, didn't check them properly and now my poor pc has issues.

What tools would you guys suggest that I use to clean her back up?

I'm hoping to avoid a complete wipe n reinstall, but if it comes to that, I suppose there is no other option, but if there is actually software out there good enough to clean what could be a severely compromised pc, I would love to give it a try first.

Just as importantly:
What software do you suggest to use for scanning incoming files?
*Obviously the standard commercial garbage does not work as I have tried all the normal consumer stuff in the past and all that did was slow my pc down to a crawl, even when brand new.

thnx in advance

[007]

(01-15-2013 05:36 PM)imtiedup Wrote:  Like an idiot I started out downloading a few scripts, got lazy, didn't check them properly and now my poor pc has issues.

What tools would you guys suggest that I use to clean her back up?

I'm hoping to avoid a complete wipe n reinstall, but if it comes to that, I suppose there is no other option, but if there is actually software out there good enough to clean what could be a severely compromised pc, I would love to give it a try first.

Just as importantly:
What software do you suggest to use for scanning incoming files?
*Obviously the standard commercial garbage does not work as I have tried all the normal consumer stuff in the past and all that did was slow my pc down to a crawl, even when brand new.

thnx in advance

Well usually when i encounter problems in my web browser or PC's performance after downloading some rubbish files, i just restore my computer to an earlier point and after that i scan it with Norton...and then my problem is usually solved......

[imtiedup]

Thanks Atti
I used to use Norton, but in all my years working on computers I have never come across a piece of software that can kill a pc like norton can. It takes so much resources that I might as well use an etch a sketch.

For now I just installed bitdefender and so far at least I don't notice a speed difference. It did find a few issues as well, so that was good.

[imnik]

I love to use NIS - it's best!

[aKinaKus]

(01-18-2013 08:54 PM)imnik Wrote:  I love to use NIS - it's best!

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NIS is good...but it slows down my PC...Avast is way faster and also has the sand box mode! Really great!

[007]

(01-18-2013 08:38 PM)imtiedup Wrote:  Thanks Atti
I used to use Norton, but in all my years working on computers I have never come across a piece of software that can kill a pc like norton can. It takes so much resources that I might as well use an etch a sketch.

For now I just installed bitdefender and so far at least I don't notice a speed difference. It did find a few issues as well, so that was good.

Well for me Norton is the best..you just need to upgrade your PC

[mollydo]

The best advice...

Do an online scan
http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/

Then go join a forum that help clean your pc
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com

[imnik]

For online tool, I love to use Trend Micro HouseCall.
It's Free tool but very strong and powerful...
"HouseCall can quickly identify and fix a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware."
It is now faster, more powerful and browser independent!

Code:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/apac/