possible computer infection

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,007
edited November 2011 in The Clubhouse
Ad-aware found win32.pup.bandoo(800). All my others found nothing. Is this something I should be concerned with and how do I remove it?
Thanks
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2011
    Just quarantine it using Ad-Aware. If it is a false positive, you lose nothing. If it is a valid catch, you'll be safe.
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited November 2011
    Lots of info about it retrieved from Google.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited November 2011
    Willow wrote: »
    Ad-aware found win32.pup.bandoo(800). All my others found nothing. Is this something I should be concerned with and how do I remove it?
    Thanks

    I have it too. just about 3 weeks ago... When I search or click a thread on here on this site, crap from Atlanta employment or Charlotte or Raleigh something...Real estate search sites etc...

    It seems to happen here more than any other time.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2011
    Have you scanned with Malware Bytes? I gave up on Ad-Aware a few years ago..

    Just finished up working on a machine that had a nasty rootkit. Had no choice but to reload, as none of the half-dozen programs I use could dig it out.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited November 2011
    Malaware had nothing the same with ms security essentials. Ad aware won't let me quarantine it.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2011
    Willow wrote: »
    Malaware had nothing the same with ms security essentials. Ad aware won't let me quarantine it.

    Boot into Safe Mode and run Malwarebytes and Ad-Aware again. You can't quarantine the file in your normal Windows environment because the file is currently in use. Safe mode (F9 right after BIOS and just before the Windows logo comes up) will take care of that.
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2011
    It's F8 to get into safe mode.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited November 2011
    If you feel lucky, try this: https://forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS
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    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
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