Check Disk virus

Posted in: Software,Virus / Anti-virus,Viruses | November 26th, 2010

What this infection does:

Check Disk is a fake computer optimization and analysis program that displays false information so that it can scare you into thinking that there is something wrong with your computer. When installed Check Disk will be configured to start automatically when you login to Windows. Once started, it will display numerous error messages when you attempt to launch programs or delete files. It will then prompt you to scan your computer with the program, which will state that there are a variety of errors that it cannot fix until you purchase the program. If you attempt to use the so-called defragment tool it will state that it needs to run in Safe Mode and will then show a fake Safe Mode background. As this program is a scam do not be scared into purchasing the program when you see its alerts.
To further make it seem like your computer is not operating correctly, Check Disk will also make it so that certain folders on your computer display no contents. When opening these folders, such as C:\Windows\System32\, instead of seeing the normal list of files it will instead display a different folder’s contents or make it appear as if the folder is empty. They do this to make it seem like there is further corruption on your hard drive.

CheckDisk also attempts to make it so you cannot run any programs on your computer. If you attempt to launch a program it will terminate it and state that the program or hard drive is corrupted. It does this to protect itself from anti-virus programs you may attempt to run and to make your computer unusable so that you will be further tempted to purchase the rogue. The messages that you will see when you attempt run a program are:

Windows detected a hard drive problem.
A hard drive error occurred while starting the application.
Or
Windows cannot find notepad. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
It should be noted that if you attempt to run a program enough times it will eventually work. When you perform the scan or use the fake defragmenter it will state that there are numerous problems on your computer, but that you first need to purchase it before it can fix any of them.
While CheckDisk is running it will also display fake alerts from your Windows taskbar. These alerts are designed to further scare you into thinking that your computer has an imminenthardware failure.
Just like the fake corruption messages and fake scan results, these alerts are only designed to scare you into purchasing the program.
The warnings issued by this program are all fake, and once you realize that, the alerts become more of a nuisance rather than a concern. Therefore, do not purchase Check Disk for any reason, and if you already have, please contact your credit card company and state that the program is a computer infection and a scam and that you would like to dispute the charge. To remove this infection and related malware, please call our specialists.

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The Best Anti Spyware software for Servers

Posted in: Software,Virus / Anti-virus,Viruses | August 2nd, 2010

It is very hard to find a good anti spyware program for servers. It is because your server antivirus is already killing spyware. So, most companies do not want to use a specific spyware removal software for servers.

What if your antivirus software did not work?

Here’s the best server antispyware software:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware – You run it when you need to, and it doesn’t run in the background.
  2. Spybot – Search & Destroy – This antispyware has been out for a while.  It’s great due to its added protection as a firewall along with its light file install.
  3. Spyware Doctor – Although highly ranked, this one come in at #3 for me since it tends to bog down the background processes.  If installed, make sure to disable the real-time scanner so your server is still peppy.
  4. GFI MailSecurity – As our only heavy-duty server software listed, this one should take notice for its strong shield against spyware and adware  that may be installed on your e-mail server.

Please note that there is not a pure antispyware software made for the server except for the GFI MailSecurity software.  The way that you should run them is as needed.  If you don’t need them, you should uninstall or disable their auto-protection to ensure they are not slowing down the server.

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Having multiple anti-virus programs. Is it good or bad?

Posted in: Software,Virus / Anti-virus | April 30th, 2010

Does your computer run multiple anti-virus programs? If the answer is “Yes”, you should remove all of them and leave just one anti-virus program. Having multiple anti-virus programs will not provide better protection against spyware and viruses. Having two real-time anti-virus protection programs will make them conflict with each other and slow down your computer.  One anti-virus program is more than enough protection for your computer and already uses plenty of system resources that slow down the system the way it is.  However, you can have an additional anti-virus or anti-spy-ware scanner on your PC, but, still, that will just about have the same function as the other scanner on your computer that comes with your anti-virus software making this scanner repetitive.

For example good anti-virus software packages are: Microsoft Security Essentials and Malware Bytes AntiMalware software.

Buy the award-winning ESET NOD32 Antivirus software here. Named the “Best Antivirus Product of 2006″ by AV-Comparatives.org.

Remember to install anti-virus software before you have a virus as installing it during a virus attack will not help.

You can also  find some other anti-virus software from this page. If you have difficulty installing anti-virus software feel free to call VA Denver Computer Services for assistance.

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Computer tune-up

Posted in: Hardware,Software,Virus / Anti-virus | April 26th, 2010

It could be frustrating  trying to figure out what to do to tune-up your computer.  If you  follow the below Computer tune-up checklist periodically, you’ll be good to go:

    • Make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware software are up to date.  If not, install this free security software.
    • Replace your surge protector if older than 1 year or you already experienced a surge or blackout.
    • Install the latest Windows updates.
    • Go to add/remove programs and remove and any unnecessary programs and games (i am sure you have programs that you never used in 2 years).
    • Defrag your computer.  Click on Start and perform a search for “Disk Defragmenter” to pull up this program, or download “Defraggler” from this page.

      These 5 steps will keep your PC in good fighting shape against any infections and run as fast as possible, otherwise, call VA Denver Computer Services.

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