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hi i did a scan with avg free last night the only thing it foung was a change to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. also what is best software to scan for malware as i have a very slow internet only half a mg at most times when it should be up to 8. ...


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Old 10th Jan 2008, 05:22
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hi i did a scan with avg free last night the only thing it foung was a change to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. also what is best software to scan for malware as i have a very slow internet only half a mg at most times when it should be up to 8. thanks.
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Old 10th Jan 2008, 10:45
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AVG reporting a change in c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts is normal.

That is your Host file. Security programs like Spybot, SpywareBlaster and many others will add new entries to the Host file during updates.

As long as AVG doesn't report them as infected then there is nothing to worry about,


If you think you may have malware read HERE

You may need to just do some good cleanup. Yips for that can be found HERE
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Old 10th Jan 2008, 10:51
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thanks i will give all them things ago. does spybots not pick up malware. cheers.
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Old 10th Jan 2008, 11:01
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Spybot picks up alot of things and is good to use. Although SUPERAntiSpyware scans for and removes much more.
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Old 10th Jan 2008, 11:48
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ok is this a free prog or will i need to pay for it.
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Old 10th Jan 2008, 12:37
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Anything we advise will be free unless otherwise noted.
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ok thanks for your help.
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