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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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I'm infected, nerds here my call.

Four days ago I discovered my system was infected with the Virus: DOS:\Rovnix.V
Has any one else experienced this headache yet? Any help in removing would be greatly appreciated. As your replies roll in I'll list the measures I've already attempted in the effort to kill this bastard. Not really a fan of typing huge posts via my phone.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Most of it my hesitation with the mobile app is my tendency to miss typos.... Lol
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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When I have a bug I go to google and search remove (name of bug) and read through different forum posts on how to get rid of it. Usually among the top three posts one will work.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nervo19
When I have a bug I go to google and search remove (name of bug) and read through different forum posts on how to get rid of it. Usually among the top three posts one will work.
I've gone all the way to regedit so far and have had success in removing most of it. But haven't been able to locate the protector file that allows it to re-replicate it's self upon reboot. It's also corrupted my keyboard driver forcing me to use the loathsome onscreen keyboard...
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Got it removed, if anyone here gets the PC herp let me know and i'll walk ya through my steps for this specific instance. it was miserable btw... but victory is MINE!
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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They are a pain in the rear that's for sure. I get a few a year on my gaming PC visiting foreign gaming rooms and other less than reputable sites.

Usually the normal stuff like BottKiller, RootKiller and other freeware will remove them but sometimes you have to start up in safe mode and start deleating files.

It sure is a huge help to have other computers to get on Internet to research while its down.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal4Running
They are a pain in the rear that's for sure. I get a few a year on my gaming PC visiting foreign gaming rooms and other less than reputable sites.

Usually the normal stuff like BottKiller, RootKiller and other freeware will remove them but sometimes you have to start up in safe mode and start deleating files.

It sure is a huge help to have other computers to get on Internet to research while its down.
the problem with this one is that as soon as windows boots, it boots and starts acting as some windows features. even after i went through the registry it was still there. everytime i'd get a hit and clear the protector file my system would crash, reboot, and then i was infected again.
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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Most Internet providers now offer FREE virus software. (Call them & ask)
Xfinity gives you Norton for free-

Besides AntiVirus, I use these free ones for Adware & Spyware (Just do a Search)
Spyware Blaster, Spyware Guard, Spybot Search & Destroy.

Running these keeps your PC running smooth & your Internet Fast!
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