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MX vs ATV (and prior MX games) Forum => General Discussion MCM 2 => Topic started by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 01, 2004, 11:01:41 PM

Title: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 01, 2004, 11:01:41 PM
I consider myself to be pretty computer literate,but this one has me stumped!!I just got a new PC last month and all is /was well.I didnt have any anti-virus programs installed and tonite I was trying to install Mcafee Virus Scan Version 8.I put the disc in,click install and ......nothing...doesnt' run,doesnt do anything but go back to desktop,so I go online,do a goofle search...punch in Mcafee Virus Scan Version 8......stuff comes up....and boom....boots me back to desktop!So,then I punch in Norton Antivirus...same thing....back to desktop.I go to Symantec.com....same thing again.It seems anything pertaing to antivirus and I get kicked off.If I do anything else that has nothing to do with virus names,I am fine.
Any one have any clue?? Do I have a virus? All I want to do is install something to scan for viruses and I cant.I am really lost on this one. >:( :( :-\
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: tw0_f0ur_ on December 01, 2004, 11:40:29 PM
well if u have Windows SP2 that might be the cause... try turning off ur firewall if u have it.. if not then idk
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 02, 2004, 12:17:36 AM
Nope,dont have it installed yet. I'm thinking it's a virus,anyone else want to try?
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VRT_Moto on December 02, 2004, 02:12:40 AM
Sounds like someone/something does not want you to run a Virus Scan. Have you tried a few different searches for virus scans? How about Micro Trends Home virus scan. It's free online. Might be worth a shot. Try it, let us know what happens after that.

-Moto
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: Bulldog on December 02, 2004, 02:10:25 PM
Yep...it sounds like your system is infected.  Typically I would just reformat the hard drive and start from scratch.  But you may not want to do that.  You could try AVG Anti-Virus and see if that will install.  Here's a link to their free version.

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Good luck,
Pete
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 02, 2004, 08:01:05 PM
Thanks Bulldog for the link,but it blew me out.I have found out my system is infected and I am going to reformat the system right now,so hopefully in a few hours,I will be back......with protection.Hehe..... 8)
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VRT_Moto on December 02, 2004, 09:18:21 PM
You mean you were visiting all these transveSITEs without protection? :o  That kind of stunt would get anyone infected!
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 02, 2004, 09:41:47 PM
Yup,stupid me,huh???? :P  I really dont know what I was thinking!!! But,all is well now,I reformatted,installed an anti virus/firewall and all is running good right now.I did 2 file scans and all viruses are gone.Thanks for all your help....all of you guys.Now I need to go reinstall MTX and get racing!!!! ;D ::)
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: AheadBMX_6 on December 04, 2004, 04:09:04 AM
Throw her out the window, its the only way :P
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: VMX_krazyman821 on December 04, 2004, 09:59:18 AM
 ;D lol 8)
Title: Re: See if anyone can figure this out.
Post by: metal_miracle on December 06, 2004, 09:53:13 AM
go to www.norton.com and use the free online virus check
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