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can't get on the internet I think I have a virus

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akiami
July 17, 2008, 1:35 AM UTC
I've been trying to get on the internet of my kids computer, but I think there is a virus on it. How can I download virus protection if I can't get on the internet to download it>
Katana MRU Teacher Emeritus
July 22, 2008, 9:19 AM UTC

Please note that all instructions given are customised for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.

If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.

Hello and welcome to the forums

My name is Katana and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.

Please observe these rules while we work:
1. If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
2. Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
3. Please continue to respond until I give you the "All Clear"
(Just because you can't see a problem doesn't mean it isn't there)

If you can do those three things, everything should go smoothly :D

Please Note, your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use.
Be assured, any links I give are safe
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If you have access to a USB/Flash drive, or a CD burner on working machine, then please do the following.
Another alternative is to use system restore on the infected machine to return i to a point where it has internet access.


Click here to download HJTinstall.exe
  • Save HJTinstall.exe to your desktop.
  • Double click on the HJTinstall.exe icon on your desktop.
  • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Hijack This.
  • Click I accept
  • Click on the Do a system scan and save a log file button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.
  • Click Save to save the log file and then the log will open in notepad.
  • Click on "Edit > Select All" then click on "Edit > Copy" to copy the entire contents of the log.
  • Come back here to this thread and Paste the log in your next reply.
  • DO NOT have Hijack This fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.
NonSuch Administrator
July 27, 2008, 10:17 PM UTC
lack of response,

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