Posted March 21, 2019 Hello, this is my first time on the specific forum. So just some background. I am 14. So I downloaded a file that I knew had a virus in it. You are probably saying “then why the F did you download it?” Well I downloaded it because I would use what I needed from it then delete it from my PC. So let’s start with the problem. Sooo I downloaded the file and got the virus(obviously). So I didn’t even use the thing I needed because I realize “why did the F I actually download this?” So I delayed everything that came with the virus expect this thing called “IdleBuddy.” I don’t know if you have ever heard of it but here is a link to know what “IdleBuddy” is(https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-idle-buddy-virus.html). So let’s continue. So I went into Control Panel and Uninstalled “IdleBuddy” from the Control Panel. So I cleaned the Control Panel checked and saw it wasn’t there right. YAY! So I restarted my PC just to make sure and when I did restart it on the bottom right it popped up(it meaning “IdleBuddy”). And I WAS F******K pissed. So. I was scrambling to get rid of it looking up everything. I did a lot. I’m Task Manger it shows that it is running in the background I end the task but it pops back up. So I know clearly know that it’s not gone.(it’s meaning “IdleBuddy). So I’m here to see if anyone can help me with the problem I am having. Please reply if you know how. Sorry if I misspelled. -Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Get malawarebytes honestly if you KNOW it has a virus, don’t get it. There are viruses that can brick your computer in seconds. So if it has a virus just skip it. ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Install malwarebyte https://www.malwarebytes.com Sudo make me a sandwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author 5 minutes ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: Get malawarebytes honestly if you KNOW it has a virus, don’t get it. There are viruses that can brick your computer in seconds. So if it has a virus just skip it. Hello wow that was quick for a response. Yeha I don’t know what I was thinking at the time. So you and another guy said Malawarebytes. Is it free and is it really that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, Highkeywalts said: Hello wow that was quick for a response. Yeha I don’t know what I was thinking at the time. So you and another guy said Malawarebytes. Is it free and is it really that good? I would tell you to Google it, but apparently I'm not allowed to by the forum code of conduct. So, the answer is yes. PSU Nerd | PC Parts Flipper | Cable Management Guru Helpful Links: PSU Tier List | Why not group reg? | Avoid the EVGA G3 Helios EVO (Main Desktop) Intel Core™ i9-10900KF | 32GB DDR4-3000 | GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NZXT H510 | EVGA G5 650W Delta (Laptop) | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Pacific Spirit XT (Server) Full Specs Spoiler Helios EVO (Main): Intel Core™ i9-10900KF | 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws V / Team T-Force DDR4-3000 | GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE | MSI GAMING X GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GPU | NZXT H510 | EVGA G5 650W | MasterLiquid ML240L | 2x 2TB HDD | 256GB SX6000 Pro SSD | 3x Corsair SP120 RGB | Fractal Design Venturi HF-14 Pacific Spirit XT - Server Intel Core™ i7-8700K (Won at LTX, signed by Dennis) | GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS GAMING 5 | 16GB Team Vulcan DDR4-3000 | Intel UrfpsgonHD 630 | Define C TG | Corsair CX450M Delta - Laptop ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core™ i7-11370H | 16GB DDR4 | RTX 3060 | 500GB NVMe SSD | 200W Brick | 65W USB-PD Charger Intel is bringing DDR4 to the mainstream with the Intel® Core™ i5 6600K and i7 6700K processors. Learn more by clicking the link in the description below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author 6 minutes ago, LienusLateTips said: I would tell you to Google it, but apparently I'm not allowed to by the forum code of conduct. So, the answer is yes. I have googled it multiple times but nothing works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Highkeywalts said: Hello wow that was quick for a response. Yeha I don’t know what I was thinking at the time. So you and another guy said Malawarebytes. Is it free and is it really that good? There’s a free and paige version if I remember correctly... i had it for my laptop top when I had 800+ viruses, and the free version saved me from having to buy a new one. I think the pro version has features like auto scan where it scans frequently but to answer your question, yes, there is a free version and yes, it is great. I give a solid 8/10 (would be 10/10, but I’m a developer so it commonly marks my scripts I write as a virus) i was 14 too at one point, like, last year ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, Highkeywalts said: I have googled it multiple times but nothing works https://www.malwarebytes.com/ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author 1 minute ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: There’s a free and paige version if I remember correctly... i had it for my laptop top when I had 800+ viruses, and the free version saved me from having to buy a new one. I think the pro version has features like auto scan where it scans frequently but to answer your question, yes, there is a free version and yes, it is great. I give a solid 8/10 (would be 10/10, but I’m a developer so it commonly marks my scripts I write as a virus) i was 14 too at one point, like, last year Ok. Thanks for the help but I’m going to wait for more responses hopefully telling how to do it without downloading anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author Just now, Highkeywalts said: Ok. Thanks for the help but I’m going to wait for more responses hopefully telling how to do it without downloading anything. But if no one knows how I will be downloading that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Highkeywalts said: Ok. Thanks for the help but I’m going to wait for more responses hopefully telling how to do it without downloading anything. might not irradiate the "virus" but you could try opening task manager, select more details, and then locate the virus (if it's not hidden). right click it and then select "open file location." now just delete it or corrupt it or whatever ya wanna do. note that this is a cheap and ineffective way to go about this. and you'd be better off thoroughly wiping it using Malwarebytes in windows safe mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 I'm also 14, can relate to having a bunch of viruses on my PC. Download Malwarebytes and run a full system scan, it should remove any viruses you have. I have Malwarebytes, it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: There are viruses that can brick your computer in seconds. They can trash your OS but you'll be hard pressed to find something that'll cause hardware to brick. @Highkeywalts try to avoid downloading anything suspicious especially if you already know it's bad. If you absolutely must run a malicious file, use Sandboxie or a VM. A girl who loves to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Aimi said: They can trash your OS but you'll be hard pressed to find something that'll cause hardware to brick. Yeah but I’ve seen one that runs a variety of scripts the SECOND it is run, and I guess it was misworded, but it heated up the system so badly that the fans just quit, which resulted in many parts burning ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, iLostMyXbox21 said: Yeah but I’ve seen one that runs a variety of scripts the SECOND it is run, and I guess it was misworded, but it heated up the system so badly that the fans just quit, which resulted in many parts burning Ah, I was thinking along the lines of CIH where it trashed your BIOS completely. A girl who loves to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Aimi said: Ah, I was thinking along the lines of CIH where it trashed your BIOS completely. Nah, and ive never heard of it. I had 800+ on my laptop at one point (yes, the laptop I have now) and I didn’t think to look into where any of them came from probavly the 200gb of software I downloaded from third party sites for free ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, ReggieGRS said: Is virus total a reliable way to find out if a file is green to download or not? Reliable, yes, but don't expect it to pick up everything, and keep in mind some scanners will report false positives. A girl who loves to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: Get malawarebytes honestly if you KNOW it has a virus, don’t get it. There are viruses that can brick your computer in seconds. So if it has a virus just skip it. I run windows viruses sometimes on linux just for funs and giggles. Sudo make me a sandwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author 19 hours ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: Get malawarebytes honestly if you KNOW it has a virus, don’t get it. There are viruses that can brick your computer in seconds. So if it has a virus just skip it. Hey could you send me the link for the anti-virus software(malawerebytes). I just want the real version of it that’s all. If so that will be great but if not that’s perfectly fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Just one tip for downloading suspicious files: Just don't! If you really want to try a vm or a sandbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, Highkeywalts said: Hey could you send me the link for the anti-virus software(malawerebytes). I just want the real version of it that’s all. If so that will be great but if not that’s perfectly fine! https://www.malwarebytes.com/ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Posted March 21, 2019 Author 1 hour ago, iLostMyXbox21 said: https://www.malwarebytes.com/ why does it auto download when I press "FREE DOWNLOAD"? WTF!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 Author 21 hours ago, cru3211 said: might not irradiate the "virus" but you could try opening task manager, select more details, and then locate the virus (if it's not hidden). right click it and then select "open file location." now just delete it or corrupt it or whatever ya wanna do. note that this is a cheap and ineffective way to go about this. and you'd be better off thoroughly wiping it using Malwarebytes in windows safe mode. i did that but it says i can not delete it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 21, 2019 27 minutes ago, Highkeywalts said: why does it auto download when I press "FREE DOWNLOAD"? WTF!? Because the free download button downloads it... ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Quote for a reply *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* Ask for discord *:・゚✧*:・゚✧ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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