Virus

Helzi - Lost City
Helzi - Lost City Posts: 3 Arc User
edited September 2009 in Support Desk
I remember when I first downloaded the game client, it worked fine, but my computer slowly began to pack up. If I even attempted to enter the internet, I would get random redirects to pages and pop ups. My computer would barely move. After I reformatted my PC, and put all the files apart from Perfect World on, it worked fine. I haven't had that problem since.

I really enjoyed Perfect World, but I don't trust it after that. Can anyone else confirm this?
b:cute
Post edited by Helzi - Lost City on

Comments

  • Helzi - Lost City
    Helzi - Lost City Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    For the note, one of my friends had the exact same problem when she installed Perfect World. Her dad picked up a virus from the client, and this was before I even mentioned my problem.
    b:cute
  • FemSage - Dreamweaver
    FemSage - Dreamweaver Posts: 43 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    No one can guarantee that something is 100% virus free, but the symptoms you describe are likely from a trojan you picked up with a download. Viruses can load themselves but a trojan needs you to put it there.

    You said you reformatted but kept the PWI files seperate. A reformat and reinstall would of course get rid of the malware. Do not put those old files back on your computer. They are likely still infected. PWI is not at fault for the trojan you got. If you want to play, redownload the client for a fresh install.

    If it was true that PWI gave you a virus/trojan as you assert, then others would have it too. My machine is clean, that I know for certain. Your infection is most likely a coincidence and has nothing to do with PWI.

    Get an antivirus application, use it and keep it updated. Most antivirus programs provide signatures for detecting popular trojans and spyware. Windows Defender comes to mind. It's free, and it will scan everything you download before you open it.
  • Alexeno - Sanctuary
    Alexeno - Sanctuary Posts: 1,006 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    nice try at inciting fear amongst the masses... now gtfo b:bye

    if you use the PWE main download (NOT the mirrors) you will not encounter this issue. i've had problems with mirrors before, and thus i always download direct from the producer, and now i never have issues with such things
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    "Hell hath no fury like Alexeno trying to prove his point" -Mizuoni
  • Poison - Heavens Tear
    Poison - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,444 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    FemSage - Dreamweaver wrote: »
    Most antivirus programs provide signatures for detecting popular trojans and spyware.

    Sorry, this is what I do for a living the "popular" trojans are made specifically to get around the "popular" anti-virus. I guess it's a good thing that people believe that an antivirus is good enough or that they won't get infected (*cough*mac*cough*) or else I'd have to find a new line of work.

    Just like when we're sick we take different medicines for different sicknesses, same with computers. Get a standalone Antivirus (Kaspersky, Avast, AVG etc), get a standalone Trojan Cleaner (A-squared, Malwarebytes) and a standalone anti-spyware (spybot search & destroy). Of course, stop clicking on everything that pops up while on Myspace, stop trying to download illegal software/music and getting a nice free trojan instead, don't click on e-mail attachments etc.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • FemSage - Dreamweaver
    FemSage - Dreamweaver Posts: 43 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    Interesting. I have a habit of saving my download files, then scanning them with my security programs (including Spybot S&D) before I try opening them. Have found five trojans so far, popular ones. Granted there are malware authors who create undetectable software, but the vast majority are bad coders looking for a quick buck.

    I had a woman at work who claimed she had no need of an antivirus program. Along came a spider...actually a worm that ate her hard drive. She had to replace it. She understands now. It's not that hard to protect your data. Using a firewall is a good step too.
  • Akie_Sano - Sanctuary
    Akie_Sano - Sanctuary Posts: 16 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    Sounds like adware and possibly spyware, not a virus.

    Did you download the client from another download host?
  • Bearleeable - Lost City
    Bearleeable - Lost City Posts: 445 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    FemSage - Dreamweaver wrote: »
    I had a woman at work who claimed she had no need of an antivirus program. Along came a spider...actually a worm that ate her hard drive. She had to replace it. She understands now. It's not that hard to protect your data. Using a firewall is a good step too.

    @poison
    I"ve been outa the biz for a while now, but last i knew the cpu exploit that allowed true hardware destruction was fixed, many many years ago. While i understand that modern software can wipe fat tables and even the secondary fat, I find it difficult to believe the low level format, and even lower hardcoded core could be damaged. Let alone the phsyical platters. and other hardware. Am I that out-of-date?
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Bearleeable - Lost City
    Bearleeable - Lost City Posts: 445 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    I just ran A-Squared as poison stated, and got a very interesting altert...
    C:\Program Files\Perfect World Entertainment\Perfect World International\patcher\SysInfo.dll detected: Win32.SuspectCrc!IK
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Krisnda - Lost City
    Krisnda - Lost City Posts: 1,465 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    Alexeno - Sanctuary wrote: »
    nice try at inciting fear amongst the masses... now gtfo b:bye

    if you use the PWE main download (NOT the mirrors) you will not encounter this issue. i've had problems with mirrors before, and thus i always download direct from the producer, and now i never have issues with such things

    i agree, thats why i didnt download from the mirrors, just the main site (even though it took me 3 hrs to download XD but it was worth it)
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
    A good moderator should:
    - Have the computer skills necessary to handle forum-related tasks (Web skills, basic programming)
    - Be patient to handle all sorts of requests
    - Be level-headed to keep discussions and some petty squabbles in check.b:cool
  • Meeplk - Harshlands
    Meeplk - Harshlands Posts: 461 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    even if you touch a virus as in a pop up it will instal the virus to get around this hold ctrl alt and delete and click task mananger and click end task.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    magic mmmb:dirty
This discussion has been closed.

Categories