How much does it cost to repair a computer that has been attacked by viruses?

Question

I tried to download all of them but it won't let me. It says that it has over 2000 viruses and I cannot access anything. It will not let me download anything.

Answer 1

if you do it yourself it cost nothing what you need to try before taking it to a professional is to install a reliable anti virus program to try and remove the viruses I suggest using AVG free from here http://free.avg.com/ww.download?prd=afe

after installing it it'll ask to up date it's virus data base, let it up date then run a scan, after scanning it'll give you a report on what it's found let it kill what it's found

if you take it to a professional it'll cost some where between £50 and £80

Answer 2

0 if u use google to help u

Answer 3

you can remove them free with AVG 8.0

http://free.grisoft.com

Answer 4

It really depends on what virus and how much damage.  It can be as simple as a couple of AV scans to clean it, or it could involve having to re-install the entire OS.

If a couple of AV scans will solve the problem it's probably a hour's labor, if it has to be re-installed, drivers re-installed, windows updates re-installed, figure at least 2 hours.  If it's Vista, figure 3 hours.  Rates vary widely from one person to another.  I'd say typically I get about $130 for cleaning a virus from a "half-way fast" machine, that includes a 1 year subscription to ESET NOD32 antivirus.  (I don't care what AV product the person has (had) on the machine.  If it got infected, I assume their AV product is compromised, and it get's un-installed... If they want me to spend my time, at $75/hr to go find their registration for their old AV, download, install, re-register, contact tech support etc, I'd be happy to do so, but I haven't had any takers on that, as compared to a new $35 subscription to ESET.

I'd suggest trying to to it yourself with Spybot from http://www.safer-networking.org and Eset NOD32 from http://www.eset.com (30 day free trial)

Answer 5

Download the following free removal programs - Cost $0

SmitFraudFix:

http://downloads.securitycadets.com/Smit...

How to use SmitFraud:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24/

RogueRemover:

http://www.download.com/RogueRemover/300...

Download, install, update, scan and follow on screen prompts.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Quick Scan

Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.

Avast anti-virus better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Editi...

Setup Guide:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/07/15

Lavasoft AdAware2008:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/30...

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize.

Answer 6

if you dont need the files and you have the windows xp cd with your computer, you can just reformat your computer and thats it but only if you dont need the files.

Answer 7

Depends on the tech, you shouldn't be charged more then an hours labor though, and it won't need any parts.  So Between 40 - 100 bucks depending on the tech.

Answer 8

any where from $40 to $100

http://bitsandbytescomputers.sytes.net

Answer 9

if you have the disk you got when you bought it , it wont cost a thing. check your area if you have a goodwill computer store they will help you.

Answer 10

$40+ depending on how many viruses.  You could post what viruses are picked up (try avira free edition to find what viruses you have, google it).  In a new question post how do I remove X virus, with each virus in its own post, or you could compile them as one.