tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post6096822903479257780..comments2023-10-15T05:01:43.528-07:00Comments on Bamboo Killers: I would like to beat severely the asshole who invented this virusEmily Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02163221455899041141noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post-71315548978502056492010-10-28T14:28:07.869-07:002010-10-28T14:28:07.869-07:00I installed Avast as soon as I saw the problem, wh...I installed Avast as soon as I saw the problem, which is how I was able to put a name to the virus, but it was too late to fix it. The computers came with an anti-virus program but not a good enough one, I'm afraid. I have Avast pro on my own PC and I agree it's a great program.<br /><br />It actually turned out to be Dr. Web that helped loosen this bitch up last night, which allowed me enough control to run a boot scan in avast. I'm not sure if the virus is gone or just hiding, but it is allowing me more access now and scans are turning up clean. At this moment my big problem is Windows Installer malfunctioning. Basically I'm putting out a bunch of fires this virus started. I may be able to save it without nuking it, which is presenting its own set of problems.Emily Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163221455899041141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post-20071564375049356692010-10-28T13:54:40.316-07:002010-10-28T13:54:40.316-07:00Unfortunately, Malware like that embeds itself pre...Unfortunately, Malware like that embeds itself pretty good. Sometimes it writes to your Boot Record and sometimes other much worse things. I did a quick check and it looks like you need to blow away the whole drive.<br /><br />I'd also suggest getting AVAST AV software. it's free in soem versions and will help prevent the things from actually executing. Once they execute you're toast.<br /><br /><br />www.avast.com<br /><br />or MS has a Malware Pack for Vista and Win 7. If you're not on at least that you will continue to have problems. Even XP has been hacked to death over the years.<br /><br />W7 has mechanisms to prevent malware from writing to system files.Christian H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16847810167041864292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post-17348161838445813552010-10-28T04:19:29.790-07:002010-10-28T04:19:29.790-07:00But our cookies are much tastier than PC's coo...But our cookies are much tastier than PC's cookies.<br /><br />*Seriously, the double blind taste test confirmed it.R. K. Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228561080952185551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post-7806792630084411042010-10-27T20:43:45.423-07:002010-10-27T20:43:45.423-07:00I HATE the interface on Macs. HATE.
This is just ...I HATE the interface on Macs. HATE.<br /><br />This is just an issue of me giving the kids a lecture on how to responsibly navigate the web with our set of PCs.<br /><br />And I can see the advantage of keeping a Mac around. We have an old beat up one that doesn't work.Emily Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163221455899041141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25895692.post-66801419567718501162010-10-27T20:23:05.467-07:002010-10-27T20:23:05.467-07:00After 15 years of being a hardcore MS fan, last mo...After 15 years of being a hardcore MS fan, last month I decided to reinvent myself and purchased a 2nd hand MacBook Pro. My otherwise wonderful HP laptop was letting me down in class, particularly when showing clips, which is what students love the most so I couldn't fail in that field.<br /><br />The transition is not smooth, but this machine feels sturdy and reliable.<br /><br />And... no viruses.Karelhttp://thestorydepartment.comnoreply@blogger.com