How do you get rid of this virus?

[davcjohn@sbcglobal.net]

My dad's facebook account sent me a link asking me to join a group called movies and a URL to http://bit.ly/cFQbcE.

Considering he didnt send this out or join the group knowingly, i assume it is a virus. Has anyone seen this and is a facebook virus or a virus on his pc? The group has 20,000 plus members so i it seems pretty widespread.

Thanks

[Rickie]

Unlike Unix system like Mac OS Snow Leopard or Linux that relies on powerful permissions that even if you download a virus it is totally harmless because it cannot be executed Microsoft Windows offer no such features. In Windows ANYBODY with an administrative account can install software, remove apps, actually delete other profiles that is very convienient but security is mediocre.

Any virus or spyware adware malware that comes from the Internet is automatically executed with some or no warnings and will actually tamper with your registry. UNLESS the antivirus immediately delete or quarantine the virus little can be done and EVEN if you removed virus it would most possibly still be active as your registry have been damage.

There is LITTLE option but to REINSTALL Windows. Once day you may consider a mac or linux for better security and virus free environment

RICK