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what is going on someone please tell me? - Excessivename677 - 04-28-2014 08:37 PM
Ok so like a couple months ago i got this virus on my computer called Media Player 1.1 it was on google chrome and internet explorer i tried to get rid of it so i went to malware tips and i followed all the steps and i thought i got rid of it but it somehow came back i keep uninstalling it from my computer but it keeps coming back some how like reinstalling itself back on and the name of it keeps changing first it was media player then it was media view now it says media watch i am getting really freaked out i do not know what to do this virus is really hard to get rid of so what can i do to rid my computer of it for good and i mean i do not want it to come back ever again i think it has something to do with java like i have to update it or something idk please help me!
- Callaghan - 04-28-2014 08:41 PM
try running a virus scan, it'll identify what it is so you can then get rid of it.
- Akon - 04-28-2014 08:43 PM
Download AVG 2014 free it will solve it
- peanut m&m - 04-28-2014 08:44 PM
I have been having the same problem for a couple of months. My anitivirus is finally noticing that it is being installed, but I have to uninstall it manually each time. Sometimes it is some type of overlay on a video. If you click on the video it instantly pops up with a bar of ads at the bottom of the page, or opens a new tab with ads. I am wondering if there is a way to have an administrative password for each program that is installed. Linux has a much better system.
- Steven - 04-28-2014 08:53 PM
Hello.
Do you have an antivirus program?
Do a scan and see if there are any infections. Remember to update it first before doing any scanning. I f you do not have any antivirus software, please download one. There are plenty of free programs that will work just fine.
Its hard to tell if you have been infected, but you must be aware that there used to be a virus in one of JAVA's updates. I think the problem was taken care of, but no one can be 100% sure. Read here to see if you have any of the symptoms of this infection http://www.americanpendulum.com/en/2012/11/29/java-virus/
If you need removal tips you can look in here http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/115805/how-to-remove-java-virus/
Even if you are not infected i strongly recommend you use a genuine antivirus and antimalware software. It would really keep you safe from future problems with your computer.