tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post6889118387577280530..comments2024-03-11T03:11:57.221-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: Sick With A Nasty VirusPaul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-55919439372620495382012-09-06T07:02:20.260-04:002012-09-06T07:02:20.260-04:00I received the "FBI" virus. BUT I fixed...I received the "FBI" virus. BUT I fixed it on my laptop as follows:<br /><br />1. cold boot in SAFE MODE (I used F8)<br />2. then in SAFE MODE did RESTORE to a couple of weeks earlier<br />3. reboot<br />4. Then did virus scans, firewall checks, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-1512811364772800552012-09-05T01:10:17.843-04:002012-09-05T01:10:17.843-04:00So sorry... But really, Judy has the second best ...So sorry... But really, Judy has the second best lines, behind you of course!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547530703319496195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-36748223852107938382012-09-04T22:21:51.423-04:002012-09-04T22:21:51.423-04:00Whew.. what trouble! Can't these people think...Whew.. what trouble! Can't these people think of better (and more profitable?) ways to spend their talents and their time?<br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />Karen and Steve<br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.comKarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-52284097843626852462012-09-04T21:15:28.899-04:002012-09-04T21:15:28.899-04:00What a pain. Glad you have your netbook for back ...What a pain. Glad you have your netbook for back up.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-32465070454004354442012-09-04T12:38:05.492-04:002012-09-04T12:38:05.492-04:00Can you get to safe mode? If so you might try doi...Can you get to safe mode? If so you might try doing a system restore back before the culprit hit, but may or may not work depending on the bug. Usually if it is hijacked your browser page and still working otherwise that will at least get you in so that you can run a scan. Combofix (bleepingcomputers.com) works great if you can get to the site - which you probably can't right now. Good Luck - as an Network Admin for a hospital I deal with bugs daily - I really hate them....Tammy & Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303913278037841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-52689418383204708822012-09-04T12:04:28.085-04:002012-09-04T12:04:28.085-04:00Here's something I wrote almost three years ag...Here's something I wrote almost three years ago. You'll have to copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar.<br /><br />http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2009/12/internet-and-wi-fi-securityor-lack.htmlKevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-78812637502785618412012-09-04T08:12:33.421-04:002012-09-04T08:12:33.421-04:00A reply to Kevin and Ruth... Just be careful about...A reply to Kevin and Ruth... Just be careful about what websites you visit? How do you decide what site is ok and what site isn't? Please share your secret!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-22043269009416873702012-09-04T04:18:19.030-04:002012-09-04T04:18:19.030-04:00We have absolutely no internet security programs i...We have absolutely no internet security programs installed on both laptops. Nothing.<br /><br />We've been like this for over four years and have had no problems. Nothing.<br /><br />You just have to be careful about the websites that you visit. It's not that difficult. <br /><br />I know, we're a little different than most.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a><br />Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-81393700724633024992012-09-04T02:06:31.237-04:002012-09-04T02:06:31.237-04:00That is really weird. I've never even heard o...That is really weird. I've never even heard of anybody getting something like that. You must be really lucky. Maybe you should buy a lottery ticket (before they haul you off to jail.)Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-20411422237109261212012-09-04T01:19:45.442-04:002012-09-04T01:19:45.442-04:00How annoying! It's a shame those brainiacs ha...How annoying! It's a shame those brainiacs have nothing better to do than think up ways to screw up other people's lives.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-74594602484112205992012-09-04T01:15:45.272-04:002012-09-04T01:15:45.272-04:00Hope you are up and running again very soon!Hope you are up and running again very soon!Kevin and Tracy (a.k.a. kcgaz)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11240341668683950383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-78264116715782127422012-09-04T00:13:49.111-04:002012-09-04T00:13:49.111-04:00Well, if they do come and lock you up, I sure hope...Well, if they do come and lock you up, I sure hope they give you free wifi :)Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-91730850636205136602012-09-04T00:08:01.181-04:002012-09-04T00:08:01.181-04:00I've received several emails from the FBI and ...I've received several emails from the FBI and even one from the CIA. I've also received more than my share of them from banks, desperate and dying widows and others needing help to launder money. I rarely read them anymore and just "delete" "delete". Most have been with poor grammar and lots of misspelled words. However, yours is a new one. I do know a lady that did fall for the one offering her money. All she had to do was pay the tax ... she kept paying and paying until she finally wised up. Then, she had to file bankruptcy or lose her home. Wish they could stop those characters.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-90508725959666748072012-09-03T22:51:50.362-04:002012-09-03T22:51:50.362-04:00do you want a cake with a file sent to you just in...do you want a cake with a file sent to you just in case??Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-2021221963535585292012-09-03T22:40:05.486-04:002012-09-03T22:40:05.486-04:00I sure hope they have wi-fi in that federal lock-u...I sure hope they have wi-fi in that federal lock-up you are heading for cause I would sure miss your blog.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016073653349776611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-18781194453507356262012-09-03T22:30:13.825-04:002012-09-03T22:30:13.825-04:00Was this in an email you got? I immediately block...Was this in an email you got? I immediately block any message I get that even looks like it isn't from someone I know. Did you try Combofix? I had a mess a year or so ago and spent a week trying to fix it and finally found Combofix which fixed me right up. No prison time required. Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-14606167069765632022012-09-03T22:18:29.985-04:002012-09-03T22:18:29.985-04:00Well who'd a thunk it....doesn't that just...Well who'd a thunk it....doesn't that just frustrate the crap outta you...I get calls almost daily from someone named joe Who can't even speak English and he's calling from the windows department .....I have costly errors...I let them think they have me on the hook...after I make them repeat many times why they are calling...I sound scared and concerned and I can just see the wheels churning thinking they have a fish on the hook...when we get to the part of get in front of your computer I state I am there (meantime I'm cleaning something) I saw well golly gee my windows are fine they just need a good cleaning...once they think they have me back on track I say but I don't have windows program I have a Mac...then they just hang up on me.....great fun...good luck with your virus...it amazes me how someone can be so intelligent to devise such a plan and not put it to 'good' beneficial use....Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-64471496328182962432012-09-03T22:14:36.364-04:002012-09-03T22:14:36.364-04:00Darn...I hope they let you out soon! We have a bac...Darn...I hope they let you out soon! We have a back up netbook, smartphones, and a Kindle Fire. Forbid we'd be without internet!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-53628959453890654192012-09-03T22:07:58.413-04:002012-09-03T22:07:58.413-04:00OK - Judy already used my line; so I guess I'l...OK - Judy already used my line; so I guess I'll just say that we're glad you posted the plans for the steering wheel table before they cart you off ;-)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-68645479263574853392012-09-03T21:32:02.209-04:002012-09-03T21:32:02.209-04:00Paul and Marti, I think it might be time to pack a...Paul and Marti, I think it might be time to pack a bag for each of you with enough clothes for four to twelve years for one of the listed crimes. I am glad to know the FBI is now accepting cash cards to expedite payment of fines and the option of 200$ seems to be a reasonable plea bargain. I'm with you a gentle hug around the neck would be in order if you could lay your hands on these idiots. Hope things get resolved.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-31079271825948888952012-09-03T21:31:58.050-04:002012-09-03T21:31:58.050-04:00Once again Judy has stolen my line:) Anneke had a...Once again Judy has stolen my line:) Anneke had a virus that locked up her computer (not from the FBI) and it took my computer geek son in law many hours to correct, and it is still not 100%:(Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-16552626108447457882012-09-03T21:29:09.561-04:002012-09-03T21:29:09.561-04:00What a pain!!! However, you do have a backup compu...What a pain!!! However, you do have a backup computer...hmmmm...something we need to consider!!! We would be lost on many levels with internet access. So you have taught us a valuable lesson. Just a pain the way you had to run the class;o))Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-50259013797914287142012-09-03T21:22:09.850-04:002012-09-03T21:22:09.850-04:00Let me know where they send you. I'll send yo...Let me know where they send you. I'll send you a file in a cake! :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-46764606355936302952012-09-03T21:09:40.455-04:002012-09-03T21:09:40.455-04:00Sure hope they can kill it for you. So frustrating...Sure hope they can kill it for you. So frustrating and just so stupid, IMO.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.com