siljaline Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 This is an updated version of WinDefender 2008. See: http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/ http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001508.html siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 These rogue infections are multiplying faster than cockroaches in a Bronx tenement and are becoming so virulent that the only recovery is running FDISK to remove the infected MBR on the hard drive then re-installing the operating system and restoring non-infected backups. "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 These rogue infections are multiplying faster than cockroaches in a Bronx tenement and are becoming so virulent that the only recovery is running FDISK to remove the infected MBR on the hard drive then re-installing the operating system and restoring non-infected backups. I became infested on this new box shortly after taking delivery. Without hesitation, I formatted and re-installed the O/S.Why fuss for days not knowing if something has written to your MBR or whatever. Back-up on a regular basis, good to have a secondary drive, as well. siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 10, 2008 Moderators Share Posted November 10, 2008 Without hesitation, I formatted and re-installed the O/S.Why fuss for days not knowing if something has written to your MBR or whatever. Back-up on a regular basis, good to have a secondary drive, as well. That's often ages quicker than dealing with the infection and not possibly knowing if it's really been dealt with fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siljaline Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 That's often ages quicker than dealing with the infection and not possibly knowing if it's really been dealt with fully. Agreed, no fussing - just wave goodbye to your previous install and get-on with the new. Cheers, siljaline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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