Arceus Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just woke up and my antivirus software had done its usual scan and found no less than six "Trojan.Maljava" on my computer (example file name: c:\Users\Toshiba\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\23\33141117-1a51c74b>>smbkhrnvpetuqumq/kvkbwmcrgqfgnrgsgpkwj.class) and deleted them. I haven't been on any shady websites so I don't think I got it from a website. Should I log in to RuneScape or do anything else first? (I was still left logged in here via cookies or whatever). "Fight for what you believe in, and believe in what you're fighting for." Can games be art? --- My blog here if you want to check out my Times articles and other writings! I always appreciate comments/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ermy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Check your startup programs by going to Start-> type in msconfig. Also what anti-virus are you using? Those with a little bit of knowledge are more dangerous than those with none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceus Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Oh, Symantec. Sorry, I thought I typed that in for some reason. Startup programs doesn't yield anything too revealing to me...just a list of pograms that all seem familiar. "Fight for what you believe in, and believe in what you're fighting for." Can games be art? --- My blog here if you want to check out my Times articles and other writings! I always appreciate comments/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Avatar Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'd recommend getting Microsoft Security Essentials, which you can download here, and Spybot which you can download here. Scan with Spybot and use MSE as your primary antivirus software from now on. Both of them together provide pretty comprehensive protection from viruses/trojans/etc. After you've scanned you should probably change any important passwords to be on the safe side. As for the specific trojan that seems to have infected your computer, I can't really comment on that, but Spybot and MSE should be able to take care of it. Previously known as Monkeybeast0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceus Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 That could be a problem because I have lots no confidence in Microsoft...I guess I'll just log in for now. Now it just found another one... "Fight for what you believe in, and believe in what you're fighting for." Can games be art? --- My blog here if you want to check out my Times articles and other writings! I always appreciate comments/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Avatar Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That could be a problem because I have lots no confidence in Microsoft...I guess I'll just log in for now.I really can't recommend Microsoft Security Essentials more. It's hands down the absolute best anti-virus out there. Say what you want about Microsoft as a whole, but MSE is pretty much flawless. As for Spybot, they aren't affiliated with Microsoft so you could at least give them a try. Either way, good luck with your computer issues. Previously known as Monkeybeast0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Microsoft Security Essentials is hands down the absolute best free anti-virus program for windows; heck it's even preferential to certain paid ones (eg that trash heap known as Norton).There are a few paid ones that do about equal/marginally better, but in terms of the free market/average user by far the best. Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Don't shy away from MSE just because you don't like Microsoft for other reasons. No one will deny that it is the best free anti-virus there is. If you care about your computer's security you'll install it. There's honestly no reason not to. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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