How do I get rid of the virus 'Downloader?'

Abbo · 06-04-2007, 04:46 AM

Hi,

I recently took over the maintenance of our charities website (may be picking the brains of others as I go along?!). This is when I first saw this Downloader virus alert come to my attention, and when running a recent scan using Norton 360, it again picked up the virus but couldn't get rid of it.

I have noticed a few things happening to my computer of late, such as funny blocks of colour appearing on the start up and desktop screens etc, and wondered if I had a virus. I'm not sure what 'Downloader' does to the computer, but doesn't sound good cos I believe it's a Trojan??

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Abbo

**Ben** · 06-04-2007, 10:50 AM

It sounds to me like there is something not right with your system, start by reading (Updated!) IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting A Log and posting a HijackThis log here

The problem with norton is that it can find viruses but it is not very good at getting rid of them. My advice would be to get rid of it and install an alternative AV

06-04-2007, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Abbo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stafford, UK Posts: 15 OS: Xp Home	How do I get rid of the virus 'Downloader?' Hi, I recently took over the maintenance of our charities website (may be picking the brains of others as I go along?!). This is when I first saw this Downloader virus alert come to my attention, and when running a recent scan using Norton 360, it again picked up the virus but couldn't get rid of it. I have noticed a few things happening to my computer of late, such as funny blocks of colour appearing on the start up and desktop screens etc, and wondered if I had a virus. I'm not sure what 'Downloader' does to the computer, but doesn't sound good cos I believe it's a Trojan?? Any help would be great. Thanks Abbo

06-04-2007, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ben TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,343 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 My System	Re: How do I get rid of the virus 'Downloader?' It sounds to me like there is something not right with your system, start by reading (Updated!) IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting A Log and posting a HijackThis log here The problem with norton is that it can find viruses but it is not very good at getting rid of them. My advice would be to get rid of it and install an alternative AV __________________ \|3e\|\\| If I stop replying to a thread, send me a PM with the thread link HijackThis • AVG Anti-Virus • AVG Anti-Spyware • SpywareBlaster • CWShredder • HOSTS File PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? • So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?