See if anyone can figure this out.

[VMX_krazyman821]

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.

[tw0_f0ur_]

well if u have Windows SP2 that might be the cause... try turning off ur firewall if u have it.. if not then idk

[VMX_krazyman821]

Nope,dont have it installed yet. I'm thinking it's a virus,anyone else want to try?

[VRT_Moto]

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

[Bulldog]

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

[VMX_krazyman821]

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.....

[VRT_Moto]

You mean you were visiting all these transveSITEs without protection?   That kind of stunt would get anyone infected!

[VMX_krazyman821]

Yup,stupid me,huh?   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!!!!

[AheadBMX_6]

Throw her out the window, its the only way

[VMX_krazyman821]

  lol

[metal_miracle]

go to www.norton.com and use the free online virus check