I have hacker or something
On my PC. My screen is taken over by some 'cyber'police who want money before my PC is released. Any idea how to get rid of it?the funny thing is, I can pay the 'fine' by going to Kmart or 7-11 to load the voucher I mean' come on!
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)It might pretend to be from Scotland Yard.
Try this link:
http://www.dotfab.com/resources/how-to-remove-police-cybercrime-virus-ransomware-removal-guide/
Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,577 posts)It did describe my situation but it appears I need to take it to my local shop.
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)elifino
(366 posts)a program found at http://www.vipre.com.au/Support/VIPREPCRescue.aspx
This is a command line program. If you have problems using your browser, load this program to a flash drive on a non-infected computer and execute on the infected computer.
Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,577 posts)I can download the fix from a clean PC onto a thumb or flash drive then insert the flash s drive in my PC and turn the machine on?
elifino
(366 posts)Right click on start, open explorer, go to the flash drive, execute the last item on the drive(the icon has a snake on it). Everything after that is automatic. Any infected files will be put in VipreRescue/Quarantine directory. About once a month download a new copy of Vipre for future use.
If this does not work, boot in the safe mode and repeat the steps above.
Good luck
leftyohiolib
(5,917 posts)or google ransomware
StanGr
(62 posts)Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,577 posts)I took it to my local PC shop and they removed it.