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**ananciguinter** · 04-30-2011, 07:28 AM

Your normal files shouldn't be infected, you just got a nasty Fakeav scam program.. All the hidden files and root kits are basically only there to prevent you from ridding your self of it.. The root kit will cause redirects so you get infected again.

Did you run Malewarebytes? Great for getting rid of fake AV's, on the occasion you'll get those pesky ones that it wont get rid of..

You'll have to manually delete.. Usually they like to hide in local settings, app data, roaming.. ATF cleaner is great for getting rid of you temp internet files.. They also hide in there for re-infections.

Be sure to update Java.. From what I've been reading is they're using old versions of java exploits..

04-30-2011, 07:28 AM	#5
ananciguinter Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Your normal files shouldn't be infected, you just got a nasty Fakeav scam program.. All the hidden files and root kits are basically only there to prevent you from ridding your self of it.. The root kit will cause redirects so you get infected again. Did you run Malewarebytes? Great for getting rid of fake AV's, on the occasion you'll get those pesky ones that it wont get rid of.. You'll have to manually delete.. Usually they like to hide in local settings, app data, roaming.. ATF cleaner is great for getting rid of you temp internet files.. They also hide in there for re-infections. Be sure to update Java.. From what I've been reading is they're using old versions of java exploits..
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