best place to take a really nice computer for virus removal

[T-Dubbs]

i have an alienware laptop, and it has recently been infected with a crazy virus. where is the best place to take my computer?
memory express?



Todd

[89s1]

This reminds me of those "where can I take my JDM car to get an oil change" threads.

MemX should be fine, I hear they work on "really nice" computers too, and not just prehistoric junk.

[Enhance]

Careful though, I hear some of the more unethical techs will take nicer computers for joyrides around the backroom. Playing crysis on max settings, running "stress tests". You never know what kind of irreparable damage has been done to the hard drive after an event like that.

Take it anywhere, they wont have to pull apart your laptop or anything like that so hardware is pretty irrelevant when it comes to virus removal.

[Pee_Sack]

Just because you overpaid for you Alienware doesn't make it "Really Nice".

[hobohunter]

Just run CCleaner > MalwareBytes > Combofix

I can guarantee anywhere you go will do something similar.

Also alienware is garbage.

[Dilmah]

I think they charge extra for really nice ones! Maybe tell them it's only mediocre and see if they will give you a fair deal...

[T-Dubbs]

well i dont ever take it in for service, so i dont know any computer service shops.
i was just asking because some shops that are better than others.
ie
wouldnt take a ferrari to minute lube.

[T-Dubbs]

Originally posted by Pee_Sack
Just because you overpaid for you Alienware doesn't make it "Really Nice".

actually when i got it, there was not another computer around for the similar price that was better than what i bought.
so yes, it is better than your average computer at best buy.

[T-Dubbs]

Originally posted by hobohunter
Just run CCleaner > MalwareBytes > Combofix

I can guarantee anywhere you go will do something similar.

Also alienware is garbage.

if i was able to even run windows, then i would.....
i got some sort of worm buster virus.

never had an issue with my computer before(3 years)
so your opinion is nice, but inaccurate.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by T-Dubbs


if i was able to even run windows, then i would.....
i got some sort of worm buster virus.

never had an issue with my computer before(3 years)
so your opinion is nice, but inaccurate.

Not totally inaccurate. I personally stay away from combofix because it is 'too' powerful.

On a clean computer download and install the DR web live CD to a disk.
download site ...http://www.freedrweb.com/livecd/
instructions ... ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/livecd/LiveCD-en.pdf

Also download and copy malwarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org/ to another disk.

set up your pc to boot from CD then Run DR web.
clean your PC

reboot into safe mode - no networking
run malwarebytes

Reboot into safe mode with networking
download and install microsoft security essentials and let it scan.

remove malewarebytes and MSSE

Your PC should be safe.

reboot into normal mode

download and install comodo http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-.../antivirus.php - don't bother with the firewall but do let comodo reset the DNS proxy. The install may take some time and a couple of reboots - be patient this AV is second to none for protection and very light on resources once installed.

Edit...
almost forgot, once comodo is installed and updated right click the comodo icon - click configuration and select "proactive security" for the best protection.