F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Hey there! I'm here to help with your virus-related questions. What do you need?

Hey there! I'm here to help with your virus-related questions. What do you need?

Hey there! I'm here to help with your virus-related questions. What do you need?

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Zeinaks
Junior Member
22
06-22-2023, 02:13 PM
#1
You can infect a file ending in .SCR by using a virus or malicious software. Windows labels it as a screensaver, but you received it from a scammer on Steam. If someone has expertise in this area, they might be able to advise you further.
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Zeinaks
06-22-2023, 02:13 PM #1

You can infect a file ending in .SCR by using a virus or malicious software. Windows labels it as a screensaver, but you received it from a scammer on Steam. If someone has expertise in this area, they might be able to advise you further.

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tacoriffic321
Member
144
06-22-2023, 11:10 PM
#2
You can transmit viruses through any file, including JPEGs.
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tacoriffic321
06-22-2023, 11:10 PM #2

You can transmit viruses through any file, including JPEGs.

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nickra40
Junior Member
14
06-23-2023, 11:56 PM
#3
You can generally acquire a virus from any type of file...
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nickra40
06-23-2023, 11:56 PM #3

You can generally acquire a virus from any type of file...

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WasianNinja
Member
174
06-24-2023, 06:40 AM
#4
Unless you requested the file, it's likely malicious.
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WasianNinja
06-24-2023, 06:40 AM #4

Unless you requested the file, it's likely malicious.

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FramezTheBest
Member
222
06-26-2023, 04:15 AM
#5
Here are some tools to assist you: malwarebytes, bitdefender, ccleaner, regcurepro, advanced systemcare, spyware terminator, zemana antilogger, winpatrol, registry and .dll fixer. These are among the programs I rely on right now.
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FramezTheBest
06-26-2023, 04:15 AM #5

Here are some tools to assist you: malwarebytes, bitdefender, ccleaner, regcurepro, advanced systemcare, spyware terminator, zemana antilogger, winpatrol, registry and .dll fixer. These are among the programs I rely on right now.

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shanleighrose
Member
181
06-26-2023, 10:45 AM
#6
Yes, it's possible. You can also obtain them via .pif files. The person mentioning jpegs is just joking. You can't attach a virus to an image file because it won't execute when Windows Photo Viewer opens—it will corrupt the image and prevent viewing. If you need help, let me know here and I’ll assist you remotely. Also, update your Steam account details right away. And please share the URL so I can help you bypass their server.
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shanleighrose
06-26-2023, 10:45 AM #6

Yes, it's possible. You can also obtain them via .pif files. The person mentioning jpegs is just joking. You can't attach a virus to an image file because it won't execute when Windows Photo Viewer opens—it will corrupt the image and prevent viewing. If you need help, let me know here and I’ll assist you remotely. Also, update your Steam account details right away. And please share the URL so I can help you bypass their server.

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Quietvenom
Member
193
07-08-2023, 10:41 AM
#7
This seems to be a casual way of saying they think it fixes their issue completely!
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Quietvenom
07-08-2023, 10:41 AM #7

This seems to be a casual way of saying they think it fixes their issue completely!

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_NeoBl0X_
Senior Member
635
07-10-2023, 11:08 PM
#8
I'm happy to assist. It's wise to start with regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, then navigate through the software section to check for any unusual entries.
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_NeoBl0X_
07-10-2023, 11:08 PM #8

I'm happy to assist. It's wise to start with regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, then navigate through the software section to check for any unusual entries.

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List3n
Junior Member
6
07-12-2023, 02:45 AM
#9
You're not familiar with ADS? You can still get viruses from jpeg files, as this has happened before. ADS—or alternative data streams—are just one method used for that. Although the technique isn't as strong today as it once was, it remains a possibility. Also, you don't know all the other viruses someone might have. If they were infected with malware that altered the registry to make every jpeg scanned by a malicious executable (like EXTRK.EXE), then jpegs could be a way to spread the infection.
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List3n
07-12-2023, 02:45 AM #9

You're not familiar with ADS? You can still get viruses from jpeg files, as this has happened before. ADS—or alternative data streams—are just one method used for that. Although the technique isn't as strong today as it once was, it remains a possibility. Also, you don't know all the other viruses someone might have. If they were infected with malware that altered the registry to make every jpeg scanned by a malicious executable (like EXTRK.EXE), then jpegs could be a way to spread the infection.

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GodZenik
Member
242
07-12-2023, 07:29 AM
#10
It's disappointing, isn't it? That's not what ADS is supposed to do.
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GodZenik
07-12-2023, 07:29 AM #10

It's disappointing, isn't it? That's not what ADS is supposed to do.

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