Need a PC guy

[DEAGLER]

I have a virus/adware crap I can't get rid of. Mostly a stupid "arcadecake" pops up. Have cash. 9mm, .45, or 5.56 FMJ/Green tips. P.S. it's a laptop I can easily drop it off.

[brutal]

Seems pretty easy to remove compared to many others. Have you tried the steps here?: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-arcadecake-ads/

[DEAGLER]

Yup tried it all lol

[colorider]

Nuke it with combofix. Download from downloads.com.

follow instructions.

[trlcavscout]

Try this one, free and has worked pretty good when needed. Spy bot search and destroy. I use it to clean my teenagers laptop after he downloads all his stuff. Not the best out there but a free try. I haven't seen that ware yet so post a fix when you get it if you would.


http://www.safer-networking.org/en

[BPTactical]

Sorry, I can't help.


I am about as far from "PC" as one can get.....

[Fromk]

Start backing up your data and get ready for a format if that's an option. It's the only way to really get rid of a virus.

[gnihcraes]

Start backing up your data and get ready for a format if that's an option. It's the only way to really get rid of a virus.

time lost fighting most viruses is gained by just backing up and starting fresh. ^^

[lc_nab]

Use this tool, it will remove bad and good, so be careful. Let me know if you need steps on how to use it ( if you become stuck ) or check youtube.

http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/TDSSKiller

Also, some spywayre\adware\etc likes to self replicate and can detect that they are being scanned, so they hide from the scanners.

Make sure you unplug your internet cable after you download the tool and run the scans.

This will kill it good.


Worse case scenario, backup your porn and re-image your pc.

[ACE2GOOD]

colorider has the right idea. ComboFix for the win. Kaspersky like lc_nab said would be the next best bet.

System Restore works too but usually if you get any kind of virus it kills System Restore points.

[DEAGLER]

Use this tool, it will remove bad and good, so be careful. Let me know if you need steps on how to use it ( if you become stuck ) or check youtube.

http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/TDSSKiller

Also, some spywayre\adware\etc likes to self replicate and can detect that they are being scanned, so they hide from the scanners.

Make sure you unplug your internet cable after you download the tool and run the scans.

This will kill it good.


Worse case scenario, backup your porn and re-image your pc.

Hmm.. Not so sure about the "will remove bad and good" part.

[lc_nab]

Meaning, it will remove anything you tell it to remove, but that is if you actually do it. The scan it self will only detect\remove what is causing your troubles.

[DEAGLER]

Meaning, it will remove anything you tell it to remove, but that is if you actually do it. The scan it self will only detect\remove what is causing your troubles.
Which parameters should I scan? The default one is scanning my computer within 30 seconds with no threats.

[lc_nab]

Click on the two options on the top then the last option on the bottom. It might ask for a reboot.

[mackbamf]

Try booting into safe mode with networking, download malwarebytes from here http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware-Free/3001-8022_4-10804572.html?hlndr=1
Allow it to update and scan, allow it to remove anything it finds... I use this for my clients all the time, it is a great freeware for removing malware.

[babarsac]

I have a virus/adware crap I can't get rid of. Mostly a stupid "arcadecake" pops up. Have cash. 9mm, .45, or 5.56 FMJ/Green tips. P.S. it's a laptop I can easily drop it off.

Are you still having issues? I do Geography/IT work from home and can help out.