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RE: Part of a BotNet, how to get rid? - ๖ۣۣۜۜFear - 04-18-2013
(04-17-2013, 10:26 PM)nada11 Wrote: Formatting your PC would def. solve the problem, just to be 100% sure
Formatting doesn't solve ram or processor root kits.
OP, so you mean to tell me you can use wireshark but you are unable to use basic AV software?
Re: RE: Part of a BotNet, how to get rid? - Oni - 04-18-2013
(04-18-2013, 03:51 PM)๖ۣۣۜۜFear Wrote:(04-17-2013, 10:26 PM)nada11 Wrote: Formatting your PC would def. solve the problem, just to be 100% sure
Formatting doesn't solve ram or processor root kits.
OP, so you mean to tell me you can use wireshark but you are unable to use basic AV software?
Ram/processor rootkits are pretty uncommon. I highly doubt the original poster has one. Formatting and reinstalling will probably do the trick. Scanning is always the best option first.