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		<title>Support Nerds Provides the Most Affordable Boot Sector Virus Removal Solution</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/11/12/support-nerds-provides-the-most-affordable-boot-sector-virus-removal-solution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach Stiles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boot sector viruses are some of the most harmful computer and complex viruses that live secretly in the boot sector of your computer. Booth sector is one of the most important parts of your computer and is responsible for loading or booting your computer when it is turned on. When you start your computer, the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boot sector viruses are some of the most harmful computer and complex viruses that live secretly in the boot sector of your computer. Booth sector is one of the most important parts of your computer and is responsible for loading or booting your computer when it is turned on.</p>
<p>When you start your computer, the virus is already loaded into your memory. It can be quite troublesome for you, because a smartly designed boot sector virus can convince your system that there is no virus at all when it loads. The most effective boot sector <a title="Virus Removal" href="http://www.supportnerds.com/" target="_blank"><strong>virus removal</strong></a> technique is to create a backup clean disk. Once the disk has been created, it will boot your computer up at the times you insert it into the CD Drive of your computer. Thus, it won’t actually load from boot sector that has been infected by virus.  That’s how you can load your computer virus free and then clean the virus off of it.</p>
<p>The most effective way to protect your computer from boot sector virus removal is to change your operating sector from windows. Although, windows is most widely used operating system and world with a fantastic interface, but it is the only operating system that is  commonly infected by the viruses and the most obvious reasons is – anti-virus software download, but it is also a fact that these viruses never attack Linux or Mac operating system. But why these viruses only attack windows operating system. Here is the simple reason – windows operating system is badly programmed. If, for example, you get an email with an attachment, it is programmed to automatically open the attachment and follow its instructions even if the attached file is likely to damage your computer. On the other hand, both Linux and Mac operating systems have protection built in to protect your computer from these problems.</p>
<p>If your computer is infected with booth sector virus and your are not able to remove it yourself, just connect your computer to the internet, visit Google dot com and search the term “boot sector virus removal! You will find numerous computer repair and virus removal sites to help you with their effective boot sector virus removal techniques at very reasonable fees.</p>
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		<title>System Tool Virus Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2011/03/01/system-tool-virus-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[System Tool is a malicious rogue malware virus that infects typically through a trojan a PC and pretends to be anti-virus on your PC telling you that you have viruses and other issues and request that you purchase the software to fix the issues. If you are getting this warning, do not give System Tool your credit card information, it is a scam and a malware virus.]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">System Tool Removal Support</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">System Tool is a malicious rogue malware virus that infects typically through a trojan a PC and pretends to be anti-virus on your PC telling you that you have viruses and other issues and request that you purchase the software to fix the issues. If you are getting this warning, do not give System Tool your credit card information, it is a scam and a malware virus.</p>
<h3>We Can Remove the System Tool Virus in Under 1 Hour!</h3>
<p><a onclick="myOpenLightBox('https://www.supportnerds.com/chatprogram/nerdboxcontainer.html?loginid=1&amp;buttonid=3&amp;adid=1',780,410,true,false); return false;" href="#"><img class="size-medium wp-image-441   alignleft" title="Vista-Guardian" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/img/chatlivewithme.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="221" /></a>With our Live U.S. Based Service, you receive all of the following for one low price:</p>
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<li>Guaranteed Removal of the System Tool Virus and any other viruses or malware that may have infected your system.</li>
<li>Guaranteed No Data Loss! We&#8217;ll make sure the virus does not remove or harm any of your personal documents.</li>
<li>100% No Fix, No Pay Guarantee &amp; Guaranteed Lowest Price for Virus Removal .</li>
<li>Free PC Tuneup with purchase of our virus removal service.</li>
<li>Removal Only <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$89.95</span> $59.95 with<strong> Coupon Code &#8220;stremove&#8221;</strong> (33% Off Retail Price)</li>
<li><strong>Click Chat Button or call (866)960-0592 to get started!</strong></li>
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<p>Our experts can assist you right now by remoting into your PC and removing Vista Guardian and all other viruses and restoring your PC back to a healthy shape. We offer a free estimate and guarantee to be the lowest price for virus removal.<strong> Just call us toll free @ (866)960-0592 </strong>or click the Chat button below to be connected with one of our experts who will assist you.</p>
<h2>How to Remove System Tool Virus</h2>
<p>Once the System Tool virus has infected your computer, it can be difficult to remove it with anti-viruses such as Norton, Mcafee, or the other major brands because the virus has hijacked your system and can disable these programs. In most instances too, even if you could run the major anti-viruses, most would not detect it because they are behind on keeping up with the latest infections. The System Tool Virus is just one form of information threat; <a href="http://www.regisdegrees.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3333ff;">information assurance training</span></a> teaches how to stop viruses and other information threats.</p>
<p>To remove the System Tool virus, you can have one of our U.S. Based technicians do it for you. We will walk you through getting around the virus and will log into your PC and remove the virus typically in 20-30 minutes. We guarantee complete removal of the virus as well as any other or you don&#8217;t pay and the cost of the service is $89.95. If you think you have a virus and would like to confirm, you can speak to one of our U.S. Based Technicians free to determine if you have a virus by calling us at (866)960-0592 or going to <a title="Support Nerds Website" href="http://www.SupportNerds.com" target="_self">http://www.SupportNerds.com</a> and starting a free live chat.</p>
<p>If you are an advanced PC user and are familiar with working with the registry, you can attempt to remove the virus yourself. Although the System Tool virus infects under various entries, we have posted the most common entries below. Be very careful in doing this because if you fail to do it correctly you could damage your operating system and be unable to boot to windows.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: Support Nerds does not assume responsibility for direct, indirect, or consequential damage to your computer as a result of doing the step-by-step guide below.</p>
<p>List of files associated with this rogue:</p>
<p><strong>XP</strong><br />
-Random files in %temp%.<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902 (Random folder)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902 (Random file without extension)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902.exe (Random file &amp; dropper)</p>
<p><strong>Vista and 7</strong><br />
-Random files in %temp%.<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902 (Random folder)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902 (Random file without extension)<br />
-%systemdrive%\Users\All Users\Application Data\oHaKo00902\oHaKo00902.exe (Random file &amp; dropper)</p>
<p>Note: %temp% refers to the following locations, based on your version of Windows:</p>
<p>Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\{USER}\Local Settings\Temp</p>
<p>Vista/7: C:\Users\{USER}\AppData\Local\Temp</p>
<p>%systemdrive% refers to the drive your infected system is on&#8230;for example, C:\.</p>
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		<title>HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/12/07/hdd-diagnostic-tool-virus-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The HDD (Hard Drive) Diagnostic tool (Show in the picture to the left) is a virus that imitates a system hard drive diagnostic tool such as disk defragmenter and confuses computer users to believe that HDD Diagnostic tool is a virus. It then attempts to convince PC users that it has found multiple problems with the computer and the user should purchase the program. If you have this program, do not give the program payment information. It is a scam trying to steal your credit card information. This virus infects into the system files and takes control over various hijack points on your computer making it very difficult for a average computer user to manually remove the virus. It also blocks out most anti-virus tools from removing it or even detecting it. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal Instructions</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hdddefragmenter1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-537" title="HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hdddefragmenter1-300x202.jpg" alt="HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus Removal" width="300" height="202" /></a>The HDD (Hard Drive) Diagnostic tool (Show in the picture to the left) is a virus that imitates a system hard drive diagnostic tool such as disk defragmenter and confuses computer users to believe that HDD Diagnostic tool is a virus. It then attempts to convince PC users that it has found multiple problems with the computer and the user should purchase the program. If you have this program, do not give the program payment information. It is a scam trying to steal your credit card information. This virus infects into the system files and takes control over various hijack points on your computer making it very difficult for a average computer user to manually remove the virus. It also blocks out most anti-virus tools from removing it or even detecting it.</p>
<h2>How to Remove Hard Drive Diagnostic Malware Automatically?</h2>
<p>Removing the HDD Diagnostic Tool Virus can be extremely difficult but our Certified American Technicians can help you remove it. We guarantee complete removal of the virus and can walk you through logging us into your computer in about 5 minutes. After that we will remove the virus typically in around 20-30 minutes. We guarantee complete removal of all viruses. To get start with one of Support Nerds Certified American Technicians, simply <strong>call us toll free (866)960-0592</strong>. If you are looking to attempt to remove the virus on your own, you should be an experienced PC user familiar with navigating and editing the registry and other system files because this virus has various hijack points.</p>
<h2>How to Remove Hard Drive Diagnostic manually?</h2>
<p><strong>1. Stop Hard Drive Diagnostic or Hard Drive Diagnostic-related processes.</strong></p>
<p>[random].exe (This file is randomly created so it varies from computer to computer.)</p>
<p><strong>2. Delete Hard Drive Diagnostic files, if applicable.</strong></p>
<p>%Temp%\dfrg<br />
%Temp%\dfrgr<br />
%Temp%\[random]<br />
%Temp%\[random].exe<br />
%Temp%\[random].dll<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Desktop\Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Hard Drive Diagnostic<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Hard Drive Diagnostic\Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk<br />
%Documents and Settings%\[User_Name]\Start Menu\Programs\Win Defragmenter\Uninstall Hard Drive Diagnostic.lnk</p>
<p><strong>4. Delete Hard Drive Diagnostic registry keys</strong>.</p>
<p>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random]“<br />
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random].exe”</p>
<p><strong>5. Locate the random virus file</strong></p>
<p>Locate the random name of the HDD Diagnostic Virus and delete it from your MSCONFIG. Remember, it could be disguised as a system file name or random letters. If you are unsure, do not delete the file because you can compromise your system causing it not to boot up. To proceed with this step you may need to have advanced virus removal tools.</p>
<p><em>Support Nerds is not responsible if you choose to attempt to remove the virus yourself and compromise your computer system. We do not suggest you to do it manually. We suggest that you let one of our certified virus removal experts remove it for you. you can reach them by clicking the chat now button on the right or calling us toll free at (866)960-0592.</em></p>
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		<title>Fake Microsoft ThinkPoint Virus</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/10/22/fake-microsoft-thinkpoint-virus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new fake rogues malware attempting to confuse PC users has been released. It goes by the name "Microsoft Thinkpoint anti-virus". This software is in no way affiliated with Microsoft and is a fake anti-virus. Our Friendly staff will be glad to help remove it from your computer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>ThinkPoint Virus Removal Support</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/thinkpoint.jpg"><img class=" alignleft size-medium wp-image-527" style="padding: 5px;" title="ThinkPoint Virus" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/thinkpoint-300x175.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="175" /></a>A new fake rogues malware attempting to confuse PC users has been released. It goes by the name &#8220;Microsoft ThinkPoint anti-virus&#8221;. This software is in no way affiliated with Microsoft and is a fake anti-virus. This software is bundled in with a fake Microsoft Security Essentials download. While ThinkPoint is running, it will block programs from running on your computer. It will also block access to all tools such as task manager, reg edit and other tools that could be used to stop it. If your computer is infected with this virus, our friendly American staff will be happy to help you remove it, just <strong>call us toll free at (866)960-0592 </strong>or start a chat with us at <a href="http://www.supportnerds.com">http://www.SupportNerds.com</a>.</p>
<h2>How to Automatically Remove the ThinkPoint Virus</h2>
<p>The ThinkPoint virus is a serious virus that can cripple the windows operating system. In most cases where the infection has occurred, it has blocked access to the internet or bombards you with a pop up window where you can&#8217;t access anything. To have this virus removed automatically, call Support Nerds at <strong>(866)960-0592.</strong> If it is after business hours (9am-5pm CST), just leave a message with your name, phone, time zone and what time would be best for us to call you back and one of our certified American technicians will call you and walk you through remoting us in to remove the virus. We can remove the virus in around 20-30 minutes and have your windows machine up and running virus free. We then can help you get protection to prevent this virus or other viruses from infecting your system in the future. Please if you are not a advanced PC user, do not try to remove this virus on your own because you can easily corrupt your system and make it un-bootable. The virus designs itself to look very similar to system files and at time infecting actual system files to confuse those who try to manually remove it on their own.</p>
<h2>Why Support Nerds is the Best Choice for Virus Removal &amp; PC Support</h2>
<p>Support Nerds has developed techniques to quickly access your computer even when the internet has been disabled and quickly remove a virus in around 20-30 minutes. Where other competitors are taking days and charging 60% more, Support Nerds is saving you money and keeping the time your separated from your PC minimal. We have performed thousands of virus removals for customers all around the world. Support Nerds is also a active member of the Better Business Bureau with no complaints! So when your having computer problem give us a call at (866)960-0592 and let a certified American technician get you back up in running!</p>
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		<title>Say Goodbye to Viruses</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/07/15/say-goodbye-to-viruses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computer viruses are not one-size-fits-all.  They range from minor, relatively harmless pranks to major, file-eating monstrosities that will bring your computer to its knees.  Therefore, whether big or small, harmful or not, viruses are nothing to play around with.  The chances are pretty good your computer has a virus right now—and you don’t even know it!  If your system has a virus right now, it’s best that you get it taken care of as soon as possible.  Virus removal can be a quick, painless process and is an essential component of any computer repair.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Computer Repair – Get the Viruses Out Of Your System!</h3>
<p>Computer viruses are not one-size-fits-all.  They range from minor, relatively harmless pranks to major, file-eating monstrosities that will bring your computer to its knees.  Therefore, whether big or small, harmful or not, viruses are nothing to play around with.  The chances are pretty good your computer has a virus right now—and you don’t even know it!  If your system has a virus right now, it’s best that you get it taken care of as soon as possible.  Virus removal can be a quick, painless process and is an essential component of any computer repair.</p>
<p>Let’s first make the distinction between computer viruses and other types of malware such as spyware and adware.  Viruses have the ability to copy themselves repeatedly and spread throughout a network, whereas spyware and adware don’t have that capability.  Spyware and adware are commonly referred to as “viruses” and using the term this way is a misnomer.  While they do harm to your system, such programs are not viruses.  That notwithstanding, it doesn’t hurt to clean these annoying pests from your hard drive and registry as well.  Computer repair experts can check if a system has viruses, adware and spyware on it.</p>
<p>Virus removal can be a long, painstaking process—especially if the virus has embedded itself deep in the program registry of your computer or attaches itself to an important procedure that needs to run in order for your computer to work properly.  Therefore, some vigilance is needed if you plan on keeping your computer virus-free and navigate the murky waters of cyberspace.  Simple rules like installing an anti-virus program, checking every e-mail attachment you receive (and who sent you the attachment), and performing routine checks of your hard drive and registry will keep your computer in top shape.</p>
<p>Computer repair is a necessary evil.  Nobody wants to do it, but so many things are done via computer now that it’s almost irresponsible not to.  To avoid having to put your computer in the shop, take the small steps now to keep your computer healthy.  Adware and spyware are nagging annoyances that are hard to get rid of, and an actual computer virus could render your system useless—or worse yet, spread through a network and do the same thing to others.  Virus removal often depends on the severity of the problem and the complexity of the virus in question, but many viruses can be disposed of with the anti-virus programs already on the market.  For the really tough ones, take your system to an expert.</p>
<h3>Let Our Friendly Technicians Help You Right Now!</h3>
<p>Support Nerd&#8217;s technicians can assist you right now in removing a virus, just start a live chat or call us toll free a (866)960-0592! Were standing by to help you right now!</p>
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		<title>Identifying Fraudulent Anti-Virus Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/05/26/identifying-fraudulent-anti-virus-programs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach Stiles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A growing threat on the internet today is that of the rogue anti-virus infection, also known as “scareware”. This classification is used for any program that pretends to be an anti-virus utility, but is actually just a very noisy adware infection. It is often also accompanied by one or more Trojan infections, widely known for opening computer security holes and allowing all sorts of other undesirables in. XP Antivirus 2010 (shown below) is one such fraud.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Know How to Spot Malicious Scareware</h2>
<p>A growing threat on the internet today is that of the rogue anti-virus infection, also known as “scareware”. This classification is used for any program that pretends to be an anti-virus utility, but is actually just a very noisy adware infection. It is often also accompanied by one or more Trojan infections, widely known for opening computer security holes and allowing all sorts of other undesirables in. XP Antivirus 2010 (shown below) is one such fraud.</p>
<div id="attachment_495" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 441px"><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image11.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-495" title="Antivirus 2010" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image11.jpg" alt="antivirus 2010 screen shot" width="431" height="324" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Learn how to remove antivirus 2010</p></div>
<p>To make things worse, these programs are always designed to look very close to a legitimate antivirus program, or else part of Microsoft Windows itself. These threats tend to slip right by automated protection tools such as firewalls and virus scanners, and then sit on your hard drive entirely un-accosted by nearly all legitimate virus scanners on the market. (In the meanwhile spamming you with annoying ads, all of which try and convince you to hand over credit card information. –Don’t do it!) The pressing question is of course, how can I know when an anti-virus is one of these frauds, and not a legitimate software?</p>
<h2>Top 3 Signs You have a Malicious Fake Anti-Virus</h2>
<p>In my experience, there are three main signs to look for. First off, the way it got onto your computer. This kind of program often appears of its own accord without you installing it, or is downloaded and installed to your computer after claiming “You are infected!” on an otherwise-unrelated-to-security website. Often times you may encounter a popup ad pretending to be a Windows file folder, and it has an animation “scanning for threats”. It will come up with a number of bogus entries, and then tell you to install their software and fix the problems you don’t actually have. Example advertisement pictured below.</p>
<div id="attachment_496" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 485px"><a href="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-496" title="Fake Anti-Virus Screen Shot" src="http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/image2.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="322" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Screen shot of a fake anti-virus.</p></div>
<p>Secondly, fraudulent anti-virus programs are VERY LOUD and have a frantic sense of immediacy intended to incite panic. They will tell you that you are critically, extremely, computer-about-to-explode infected, and that it is urgent, URGENT you give them your credit card information right away so that they can save you. There will be popups, that when closed result in additional popups, sometimes 2 or 3 times. These popups will return every minute or so, and interrupt whatever you are doing to demand your attention –often filling the whole screen and appearing on top of all other windows. A legitimate anti-virus by comparison, will pop up just one notification, nowhere near as frequently, and will also give you a “stop telling me about this” sort of option.</p>
<p>Third and last, the threats found by fraudulent anti-virus programs are entirely fabrications –none of the threats problems by these infections actually exist on your computer. If you have another scanner you know to be legitimate installed, and it isn’t finding anything, chances are the noisy, pushy program shouting that you have 100 infections is a fraud.</p>
<p>There are hundreds of these fake programs on the market now, but some of the more common ones I’ve seen as of lately include Antispyware 2010, Spyware Protect 2009, Total Security, and XP Antivirus 2010.</p>
<p>For help with removing rogue anti-virus infections and related threats, contact us at <a href="http://www.SupportNerds.com">SupportNerds.com</a> now! We guarantee all threats removed or your money back.</p>
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		<title>Signs Your PC Might Have a Virus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support Nerds Tech's offer common signs that your computer is infected with a virus or malware. If you think you might have a virus, reading these red flags may help you verify if you need our assistance.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>So You Think You Might Have a Virus?</h2>
<p>Below are common signs that your PC might be infected with viruses or malware. If you are experiencing any of these issues don&#8217;t hesitate to start a chat with us or call us toll free at (866)960-0592. Our friendly American Technicians can help repair your PC remotely and remove all viruses! We offer a low price and money back guarantee.</p>
<h2>Malware Attacks</h2>
<p>Malware is the most intrusive type of computer attack an individual faces on the internet today. Internet Users who get malware are usually deceived by some sort of advertisement and end up downloading a program they believed would help them. The malicious hackers often disguise their destructive code in alleged toolbars, anti-virus software, and other software that deceives the common internet user. Most of the time, internet users have no clue their computer has been infiltrated by malware. More often than not, the computer may not function properly, until the virus has been removed completely from the system. The sole intent of malware is to modify your PC&#8217;s registry, and ultimately destroy your computer&#8217;s overall performance. Malware Removal is essential in any computer clean up.</p>
<h2>Spyware</h2>
<p>The main purpose of spyware is to market products or services to you, via your PC, typically without your consent. It is intrusive just like many forms of Malware, but it is not usually self replicating the way malware is. When spyware presents itself on your computer, it  can often come from P2P clients, unsolicited pop up advertisements, unwanted routing of an HTTP request to some out of the ordinary advertising site known as &#8220;Hijacking&#8221;. The goal of spyware is to intrude a user&#8217;s computer for maximum commercial gain.  Spyware Removal is one of the toughest challenges that PC users face due to the complex tactics that spyware uses to infiltrate your system.</p>
<h2>Browser Hijacks</h2>
<p>A browser Hijack, simply put, is a form of malware that is designed to take over your web browser, for commercial gain or any other purpose. The Hijacking code gets into the registry of your computer, and it completely ruins your ability to surf the internet freely without problems. One of the most common types of browser hijackers is the homepage hijack, which automatically sets your homepage to an unwanted URL. The Hi-Jack automatically overwrites any manual settings you may have chosen for your browser homepage.</p>
<p>Additionally, browser hijacks may disallow access to certain anti-virus websites. They often will run Active X scripts through pop up ads that request permission to install a program. Once the program is launched, the hijack can eat away at your computer&#8217;s registry and ruin your browsing experience altogether. A browser Hijack can be removed by a computer expert. Many anti-virus programs are simply unable to monitor or catch browser Hi-Jacks. Some browsers defend against the hijacks better than others. Internet Explorer is much more vulnerable to these exploits then more modern browsers, like Mozilla Firefox.</p>
<h2>Trojan Infiltration</h2>
<p>The purpose of a Trojan, also known as a Trojan horse, is to allow a user unauthorized access to target a personal computer system or large computer network. Once a Trojan horse is installed on a user&#8217;s computer, the hacker then has the ability to control that user&#8217;s PC in almost all aspects.  The hacker can add or delete any type of files, view the user&#8217;s screen, log keystrokes, waste computer space, extract private data that is sensitive to the victim..(security codes, passwords, financial information such as banking or credit card information) To avoid Trojans, never open a file or click a link that you are unsure of. Many Trojan horses are delivered via email or through some sort of website scam.</p>
<h2>PC lagging and Constant Freezing</h2>
<p>Computer lagging often occurs when a user Is using multiple programs at once and the user&#8217;s computer does not have sufficient memory to handle numerous applications at once. Computer freezing occurs when a user&#8217;s computer completely ceases to function (unable to move mouse/browse) and is usually a more serious indicator that your computer may be infected with some sort of virus, or that it is in need of a PC tune-up. More often than not though, PC&#8217;s will lag or freeze due to some sort of spyware, malware, Trojan horse, or any type of computer virus. Whether you need spyware removal, malware removal, or any type of computer repair, support nerds has U.S. Certified experts that can help right away.</p>
<h2>Internet Connectivity Issues</h2>
<p>This occurs when your internet connection is not as smooth or fast as it should be. Usually, some form of browser Hijack can impact your internet connection. Once the HI-Jack is removed, browsing returns to normal connection and speed. Sometimes, connection problems are due to simple internet configuration settings, which can be changed from your computer&#8217;s control panel.</p>
<h2>System Failure &#8211; Problems with Booting</h2>
<p>Sometimes a user&#8217;s computer may boot slower than normal. Sometimes this is related to how computer shut down. Many types a user will not shut down their computer completely, or properly, and the result of that is a slow boot up session. This can be solved by simply rebooting properly. Never reboot your computer when you have tons of unclosed programs running. Close all programs &amp; applications, then reboot from the start menu. Unfortunately, problems with booting or rebooting are due to overall system failure and must be analyzed by a computer expert.</p>
<h2>Software Errors &amp; or Installation problems</h2>
<p>Installation errors or software errors typically can occur when the installation package for a particular program were not downloaded properly, or the version is either corrupt, or out dated. Support Nerds experts are well trained this field, and would be glad to assist you.</p>
<h2>Browser Settings</h2>
<p>Most users like to control their homepage, enable or disable block pop up windows, enable/disable JavaScript, java, control their font and colors, or any other typical content settings. Typical settings for a common browser can be typical found in the tools, options section.</p>
<h2>Installing/Uninstalling Software</h2>
<p>Spyware, Malware, and other aggressive hacker programs can prevent a user from installing or uninstalling programs. Typically this can be done from a user&#8217;s control panel/add remove programs, but when you unable to access those settings, it then becomes difficult to remove unnecessary programs.</p>
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		<title>Malware Defender Virus</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/01/08/malware-defender-virus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support Nerds has detected a new string of the virus "Malware Defender". Malware Defender is a malware virus that attempts to confuse users that it is anti-virus protection and locks down your computer and confuses you into thinking you are severely infected with other viruses and tries to get you to purchase it. If you have Malware Defender, it is a virus and is not anti-virus protection. Support Nerds can help you remove the virus right now. We guarantee removal of this virus and a guarantee that all your personal data will be saved. If you have this virus, click below to speak with a Certified American Expert right now who can assist you!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Support Nerds has detected a new string of the virus &#8220;Malware Defender&#8221;. Malware Defender is a malware virus that attempts to confuse users that it is anti-virus protection and locks down your computer and confuses you into thinking you are severely infected with other viruses and tries to get you to purchase it. If you have Malware Defender, it is a virus and is not anti-virus protection. Support Nerds can help you remove the virus right now. We guarantee removal of this virus and a guarantee that all your personal data will be saved. If you have this virus, click below to speak with a Certified American Expert right now who can assist you!</p>
<h2>Advanced Users</h2>
<p>If you are an advanced user and are familiar with your system registry, you can attempt to remove it on your own:</p>
<p>Microsoft have issued the following warning with respect to the Registry Editor:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>"Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to re-install Windows to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk."</code></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Delete registry values:</strong><br />
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{3F0691F1-70E6-44A9-938A-1DC356674878}<br />
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{8B2C743A-D44A-4A93-8233-ABEE8BF8ED62}<br />
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Malware Defender 2009<br />
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Malware Defender 2009<br />
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run &#8220;updater&#8221;<br />
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run &#8220;malwaredef&#8221;<br />
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad &#8220;DriversLoad&#8221;<br />
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad &#8220;HardwareDrivers&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Unregister DLLs:</strong><br />
hdddriver.dll vifwnhzqoe.dll</p>
<p><strong>Delete files:</strong><br />
conf.cfg malwaredef.exe mbase.vdb quarantine.vdb queue.vdb uninstall.exe vbase.vdb reged.exe spoolsystem.exe sys.com syscert.exe sysexplorer.exe vmreg.dll wcenter.exe win.exe svchos.exe t.id c.cgm hdddriver.dll vifwnhzqoe.dll install.exe Malware Defender 2009.lnk Malware Defender 2009.lnk Uninstall.lnk</p>
<p><strong>Delete directories:</strong><br />
c:\Program Files\Malware Defender 2009<br />
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Index\Drivers</p>
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		<title>Why We&#8217;re the Best for Virus Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/01/05/why-were-the-best-for-virus-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a considerable amount of computer repair companies and an over abundance of software that claims to be the best solution to make your ill and infected PC better, but what really makes Support Nerds the best choice for Virus Removal? Well let us explain...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a considerable amount of computer repair companies and an over abundance of software that claims to be the best solution to make your ill and infected PC better, but what really makes Support Nerds the best choice for Virus Removal? Well let us explain&#8230;</p>
<h2>Not All Technicians are the Same</h2>
<p>Just because someone opens a compute repair store or tells you they are a computer expert doesn&#8217;t mean much. I could tell you that I am the skilled at car repair and in my own mind I might be just because I know how to change the oil. The theory is the same with computer repair experts, here are a couple questions I would ask them:</p>
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<li><strong>During Virus Removals, how many times have you had to reformat the system?</strong><br />
Their answer may surprise you. I learn from our customers who have used other technicians in the past, that reformatting seemed to be done 75% of the time. This means the customer lost all pictures and data from their computer. Support Nerds has formatted less than .02% of the PC&#8217;s we have worked on that were infected. In addition, as long as your hard drive does not fail (hardware failure), we guarantee to retain your personal data.</li>
<li><strong>Do you have a few customers that would be happy to let me know how well they liked your service?<br />
</strong>Every technician should at least have a few customers who would be happy to vouch for their work, so it is important to ask.</li>
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<p>Know that our experts are the cream of the crop. Since we hire remotely within the USA, we have the ability to cherry pick the best experts throughout America and ensure that they have the ability to remove the nastiest viruses surfing the net. We background check  our technicians and continually test their knowledge. In addition, we teach them the latest remote virus removal techniques, leaving all customer PCs undamaged and with all personal data in tact.</p>
<h2>Why Our Technicians are Better than Software</h2>
<p>While there is an abundance of software out there claiming to be able to remove any virus, I will be the first to tell you, no program is 100% and 98% of the programs out there are useless against the malware we see on a daily basis. Viruses and Malware today are very sophisticated and have the ability to almost make a system non-operational. Once this happens, you will unlikely be able to get any programs to install. This is where the human touch and experience of our virus removal technicians comes in to play. They have the ability to work around the viruses and use software tools to remove the virus. That&#8217;s why we offer 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, because were so sure you&#8217;ll be completely satisfied by our hard work and dedication to fixing your PC.</p>
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		<title>Have a Virus Free 2010! Special Offer</title>
		<link>http://www.supportnerds.com/blog/2010/01/04/anti-virus-software-special-offer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kyle Springer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support Nerds hopes everyone had a safe and happy new year! We're sure a lot of you out there just got brand new PC's, laptops, and the latest netbooks so you can stay connected wherever you go. So for the new year, Support Nerds is offering a special.  You can purchase a copy of our MalwareBytes anti-virus for only $25. Our virus removal team has tested every anti-virus on the market and has found MalwareBytes to be the most effective tool to block against the latest malware viruses.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Support Nerds hopes everyone had a safe and happy new year! We&#8217;re sure a lot of you out there just got brand new PC&#8217;s, laptops, and the latest netbooks so you can stay connected wherever you go. So for the new year, Support Nerds is offering a special.  You can purchase a copy of our MalwareBytes anti-virus for only $25. Our virus removal team has tested every anti-virus on the market and has found MalwareBytes to be the most effective tool to block against the latest malware viruses. With MalwareBytes you gain the following:</p>
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<li>One Time Fee of $25</li>
<li>Lifetime License and Updates</li>
<li>Active Malware Scanning</li>
<li>IP Snooping Protection</li>
</ul>
<p>So don&#8217;t risk getting infected on your new computers. Instead, purchase MalwareBytes for your protection or even purchase it as a second layer of protection if your computer came with a free anti-virus subscription.</p>
<h2>The Proof is in the Pudding</h2>
<p>During the past year, customers who came to us for virus removal and purchased MalwareBytes have stayed virus free. Of those who purchased, less than 2% came back for virus removal.</p>
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