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Weekly warning to readers: So you have an anti-virus? But you never use it? This is the same as not having one. There is no excuses because your the only one who gets punished if you do not use your anti-virus utilities.
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AVG Continued! See post 21 which is the first post on page three!
Steps:
Step 1 - Procuring an Anti-virus - Starting on post
Step 2 - Procuring an Anti-Spyware - Starting on post
Step 3 - Entering Safe Mode - Starting on post
Step 4 - Scanning in Safe Mode - Starting on post
Step 5 - Updating - Starting on post
Step 6 - Learning about Runescape Security - Starting on post
For Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, XP SP1, XP SP2 Only!
This guide will still work for Windows 98; however the updating section will have to be done from the site.
This guide will inform you on the proper generic way to remove a virus, not all anti-virus systems work the same way, and not all look the same way, so if it does not make sense to you, this thread is the proper place to post about it, if it is about a specific virus, make your own thread.
_________________~Rs2cheatz~_________________
~Virus Removal/Anti-Virus Guide
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Step 1 – Procuring an anti-virus
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If you have an anti-virus skip to Step 2.
Below is a list of anti-virus systems and some information about them.
Information about Norton AntiVirus can be found on page 2 post 19.
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AVG Systems – The best free Anti-virus I know of
My rating: 9.5/10! *Semi-poster affected~
A** Anti-Virus (AVG stands for Anti-Virus Guard) is a range of Antivirus software for the Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms.
Versions:
“ * AVG Free Edition, a freeware program which allows home users unlimited use and unlimited updates. It is not legal to use these commercially - they are for personal, home use only.
* AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition, this is the standalone Anti-Virus product designed primarily for home desktops or for small organizations using peer-to-peer networks. With Version 7.5 the SoHo edition has been discontinued per se, but has been replaced with the option of multiple licenses for the Professional Edition. Available are 2, 3, and 5 licenses.
* AVG Plus Firewall Edition, adds a firewall to the Professional version. Is available in 1, 2, 3 and 5 licenses.
* AVG Anti-Spyware Edition, protects against spyware. Based upon the ewido engine.
* AVG Anti-Malware Edition, has both anti-virus and anti-spyware facilities
* AVG Internet Security Edition, contains anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware and anti-spam facilities.
* AVG Network Editions - With the release of A** 7.5, there are now several Network Editions of A***. These are AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition, AVG Anti-Malware Network Edition and AVG Internet Security Network Edition. The Network Editions allow for centralized deployment and management of the AVG products.
* AVG Rescue CD - a bootable variant of A** Anti-Malware that can be run in Windows PE. This allows you to scan and remove viruses and spyware that may be stopping a PC from booting. Other tools include a registry editor, network mapping, ping testing and IP configurator.
* AVG Anti-Rootkit (Free) - a specific tool allowing you to scan for and remove rootkits, but does not include real-time protection. “
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Windows Live OneCare – Made by Microsoft, does not cause much lag.
My rating: 7/10
â€Windows Live OneCare, previously known as Windows OneCare Live and formerly code-named A1, is a computer security service developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems.†It has a free trial, and paid version. An annual subscription is US$49.95, which can be used on up to three computers.
Windows Live OneCare is an all-in-one anti-virus system that is a firewall, anti-virus system, and a backup program.
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Step 2 – Procuring an Anti-Spyware
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Here are some of the more renowned Anti-Spyware systems that Jagex has suggested.
1 - Ad-aware SE:
Ad-aware SE is an anti-spyware and anti-trojan system. This is the best free Anti-spyware system I know of.
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- Windows Defender:
Windows Defender, once known as Microsoft Anti-spyware, is a system made by Microsoft designed to completely protect from spyware. It is part of Windows Vista and available as a free download for previous supported versions of Windows.
My rating: 10/10
Windows Defender has a real-time scanning ability that does the following in real-time:
• Auto Start - Monitors lists of programs that are allowed to automatically run when you start your computer
• System Configuration (settings) - Monitors security-related settings in Windows
• Internet Explorer Add-ons - Monitors programs that automatically run when you start Internet Explorer
• Internet Explorer Configurations (settings) - Monitors browser security settings
• Internet Explorer Downloads - Monitors files and programs that are designed to work with Internet Explorer
• Services and Drivers - Monitors services and drivers as they interact with Windows and your programs
• Application Execution - Monitors when programs start and any operations they perform while running
• Application Registration - Monitors tools and files in the operating system where programs can register to run at any time
• Windows Add-ons - Monitors add-on programs (also known as software utilities) for Windows
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3 - Pest Patrol/CA Anti-Spyware/eTrust:
CA Anti-Spyware is a free spyware detection program by CA, Inc. Until 2007, it was known as PestPatrol.
My rating: ?/10
This is one of the first free anti-spyware programs, and as the saying goes; “The original is the bestâ€
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4 - Spybot Search & Destroy:
Spybot Search & Destroy is an anti-malware, anti-spyware and anti-adware system. Like most anti-malware scanners, Spybot S&D scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software.
My rating: 7/10
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6 - Webroot Spy Sweeper:
Not much to say really. It is often noted as one the top ten “free scanners.†You require a subscription to remove viruses however.
My rating: ?/10
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Step 3 – Entering Safe Mode
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To get into the Windows 2000 / XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting press the F8 key continuously which should open the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to move to “Safe Mode Without Networking" and press the Enter key.
In this mode, your background is different, no matter what your screen resolution is 800 x 600, and you cannot access the internet!
You will get a pop-up warning, read it and select Yes!
Your anti-virus may not open up like this, so you may have to open it up yourself.
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Step 4 * Scanning in Safe Mode
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Once your anti-virus has loaded, and is on the screen, it is time to start a full system scan. This is where it gets difficult for a neutral guide. Every anti-virus is different, so you must read over it to find the button or text to click in order to scan, normally it is a big button that says “Scanâ€. If your able to, some settings may pop up before the scan starts, make sure you do a full system scan. If it does not include the text “Full Systemâ€, but rather check boxes, check the boxes for the following drivers, if you have them: A:/ C:/ D:/ E:/.
A scan will take different amounts of time depending on the amount of files on your computer; it can take 5 minutes, or 5 hours! But it is well worth it isn’t it?
After the scan, delete any files you do not recognize, if they are system files, quarantine them, and if you can, clean them.
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Step 5 - Updating.
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Restart your computer normally, then using Windows Automatic Update, completely update your computer to remove anything that may help create backdoors or more vulnerabilities.
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Step 6 - Learning About Runescape Security
++++++++++++++++++
It is important that you know what kind of sites not to visit.
Jagex has NO secret sites! Everything that is official for Runescape is available on the Runescape site!
Remember to read all the recommended knowledge base pages I mention later.
---------------
Weekly warning to readers: So you have an anti-virus? But you never use it? This is the same as not having one. There is no excuses because your the only one who gets punished if you do not use your anti-virus utilities.
---------------
AVG Continued! See post 21 which is the first post on page three!
Steps:
Step 1 - Procuring an Anti-virus - Starting on post
Step 2 - Procuring an Anti-Spyware - Starting on post
Step 3 - Entering Safe Mode - Starting on post
Step 4 - Scanning in Safe Mode - Starting on post
Step 5 - Updating - Starting on post
Step 6 - Learning about Runescape Security - Starting on post
For Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, XP SP1, XP SP2 Only!
This guide will still work for Windows 98; however the updating section will have to be done from the site.
This guide will inform you on the proper generic way to remove a virus, not all anti-virus systems work the same way, and not all look the same way, so if it does not make sense to you, this thread is the proper place to post about it, if it is about a specific virus, make your own thread.
_________________~Rs2cheatz~_________________
~Virus Removal/Anti-Virus Guide
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 1 – Procuring an anti-virus
++++++++++++++++++
If you have an anti-virus skip to Step 2.
Below is a list of anti-virus systems and some information about them.
Information about Norton AntiVirus can be found on page 2 post 19.
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AVG Systems – The best free Anti-virus I know of
My rating: 9.5/10! *Semi-poster affected~
A** Anti-Virus (AVG stands for Anti-Virus Guard) is a range of Antivirus software for the Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms.
Versions:
“ * AVG Free Edition, a freeware program which allows home users unlimited use and unlimited updates. It is not legal to use these commercially - they are for personal, home use only.
* AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition, this is the standalone Anti-Virus product designed primarily for home desktops or for small organizations using peer-to-peer networks. With Version 7.5 the SoHo edition has been discontinued per se, but has been replaced with the option of multiple licenses for the Professional Edition. Available are 2, 3, and 5 licenses.
* AVG Plus Firewall Edition, adds a firewall to the Professional version. Is available in 1, 2, 3 and 5 licenses.
* AVG Anti-Spyware Edition, protects against spyware. Based upon the ewido engine.
* AVG Anti-Malware Edition, has both anti-virus and anti-spyware facilities
* AVG Internet Security Edition, contains anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware and anti-spam facilities.
* AVG Network Editions - With the release of A** 7.5, there are now several Network Editions of A***. These are AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition, AVG Anti-Malware Network Edition and AVG Internet Security Network Edition. The Network Editions allow for centralized deployment and management of the AVG products.
* AVG Rescue CD - a bootable variant of A** Anti-Malware that can be run in Windows PE. This allows you to scan and remove viruses and spyware that may be stopping a PC from booting. Other tools include a registry editor, network mapping, ping testing and IP configurator.
* AVG Anti-Rootkit (Free) - a specific tool allowing you to scan for and remove rootkits, but does not include real-time protection. “
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Windows Live OneCare – Made by Microsoft, does not cause much lag.
My rating: 7/10
â€Windows Live OneCare, previously known as Windows OneCare Live and formerly code-named A1, is a computer security service developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems.†It has a free trial, and paid version. An annual subscription is US$49.95, which can be used on up to three computers.
Windows Live OneCare is an all-in-one anti-virus system that is a firewall, anti-virus system, and a backup program.
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 2 – Procuring an Anti-Spyware
++++++++++++++++++
Here are some of the more renowned Anti-Spyware systems that Jagex has suggested.
1 - Ad-aware SE:
Ad-aware SE is an anti-spyware and anti-trojan system. This is the best free Anti-spyware system I know of.
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- Windows Defender:
Windows Defender, once known as Microsoft Anti-spyware, is a system made by Microsoft designed to completely protect from spyware. It is part of Windows Vista and available as a free download for previous supported versions of Windows.
My rating: 10/10
Windows Defender has a real-time scanning ability that does the following in real-time:
• Auto Start - Monitors lists of programs that are allowed to automatically run when you start your computer
• System Configuration (settings) - Monitors security-related settings in Windows
• Internet Explorer Add-ons - Monitors programs that automatically run when you start Internet Explorer
• Internet Explorer Configurations (settings) - Monitors browser security settings
• Internet Explorer Downloads - Monitors files and programs that are designed to work with Internet Explorer
• Services and Drivers - Monitors services and drivers as they interact with Windows and your programs
• Application Execution - Monitors when programs start and any operations they perform while running
• Application Registration - Monitors tools and files in the operating system where programs can register to run at any time
• Windows Add-ons - Monitors add-on programs (also known as software utilities) for Windows
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3 - Pest Patrol/CA Anti-Spyware/eTrust:
CA Anti-Spyware is a free spyware detection program by CA, Inc. Until 2007, it was known as PestPatrol.
My rating: ?/10
This is one of the first free anti-spyware programs, and as the saying goes; “The original is the bestâ€
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4 - Spybot Search & Destroy:
Spybot Search & Destroy is an anti-malware, anti-spyware and anti-adware system. Like most anti-malware scanners, Spybot S&D scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software.
My rating: 7/10
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6 - Webroot Spy Sweeper:
Not much to say really. It is often noted as one the top ten “free scanners.†You require a subscription to remove viruses however.
My rating: ?/10
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 3 – Entering Safe Mode
++++++++++++++++++
To get into the Windows 2000 / XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting press the F8 key continuously which should open the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to move to “Safe Mode Without Networking" and press the Enter key.
In this mode, your background is different, no matter what your screen resolution is 800 x 600, and you cannot access the internet!
You will get a pop-up warning, read it and select Yes!
Your anti-virus may not open up like this, so you may have to open it up yourself.
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 4 * Scanning in Safe Mode
++++++++++++++++++
Once your anti-virus has loaded, and is on the screen, it is time to start a full system scan. This is where it gets difficult for a neutral guide. Every anti-virus is different, so you must read over it to find the button or text to click in order to scan, normally it is a big button that says “Scanâ€. If your able to, some settings may pop up before the scan starts, make sure you do a full system scan. If it does not include the text “Full Systemâ€, but rather check boxes, check the boxes for the following drivers, if you have them: A:/ C:/ D:/ E:/.
A scan will take different amounts of time depending on the amount of files on your computer; it can take 5 minutes, or 5 hours! But it is well worth it isn’t it?
After the scan, delete any files you do not recognize, if they are system files, quarantine them, and if you can, clean them.
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 5 - Updating.
++++++++++++++++++
Restart your computer normally, then using Windows Automatic Update, completely update your computer to remove anything that may help create backdoors or more vulnerabilities.
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++++++++++++++++++
Step 6 - Learning About Runescape Security
++++++++++++++++++
It is important that you know what kind of sites not to visit.
Jagex has NO secret sites! Everything that is official for Runescape is available on the Runescape site!
Remember to read all the recommended knowledge base pages I mention later.
