Have the computer been out antivirus program for along time? To answer your question there, if you have another computer with internet access you could download avast to a usb and install it to the other computer through that. Or do you have a slow internet accec? Hopes this will help you on your why and.
Anti virus and anti-malware programs are installed in the computer to secure the computer from malware and viruses. After installation, these software need to update themselves, because without regular update of the virus detection file, security will be compromised. Antivirus programs update automatically from the internet but even without an internet connection, they can be updated. For this, the updated antivirus file needs to be downloaded from the internet and via an external storage devices like a USB stick, an external hard drive, a CD / DVD, the update can be transferred to a PC with no internet connection. The update method of antivirus software varies according to the brand - hence knowledge of the procedures can be useful. Antivirus and antispyware are reliable only if they are updated regularly.
Note that most of current anti-virus software updates automatically via the Internet. This can be problematic for users with no internet connection.
You should use a computer with an internet connection to download the appropriate updates and transfer them to the target computer using a USB stick, external hard drive or CD. Here's how to do this with the most common antivirus software. • • • • • • • • McAfee Most McAfee antivirus software (VirusScan, NetShield, GroupShield, WebShield) can be updated using a simple executable file: • Go to • Click 'I Agree' • Download the file sdatXXXX.exe • Copy to a pen drive, connect it to the target computer and run the.exe file to update the antivirus.
Avast • Download: • Run this.exe file to update the antivirus. This off-line update will only work if a serial number has been entered into Avast.
I am trying to clean up a friend's old Windows XP computer that currently cannot access the Internet. Using AntiMalwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware I have removed more than 1,000 threats. However, one of the problems on this PC is that it cannot currently access the Internet. I have tried several Antivirus programs (Avast, AVG, and Comodo), but none of them will function without Internet access. Before I solve the inability to access the Internet, is there any Antivirus program I can use on this PC?
I haven't yet determined why it cannot access the Internet. Because of the amount of malware I found on the computer, I thought it might be prudent to try to scan for viruses before going online.
Can you recommend any software or procedures I could implement to diagnose the problem? I tried accessing the Internet in safe mode, and that did not work either. I do not have any Norton or Symantec software on any of my systems, as I had unsatisfactory experience with their performance and support in the past. And DJl, As I said,until you get a real IP and not the 169,you wont access the internet even in safe mode. Here are a couple of links for you,but they are no way comprehensive.
By the way,the 4th post in the link above says to try the programs I recommended. I didn't watch this so I am not sure if the advice is good or not, but it might help.
I would go into safe-mode in XP, and access the internet from there, you should get through! I know that the Norton shortcut icon for either quick or full system scan, (pretty sure it is full system only) icon will appear in safe mode if you can place it on your desktop in normal mode! Shane I’m sorry but, windows started in safe mode, basically starts by excluding several components/hardware.
So, you will not able to use internet in safe mode. I might be wrong, if you know better please update me.
Anytime you are getting a 169. IP you cannot access the internet. You need to reset that.
Sometimes you can do it by resetting the router,but in your case you probably need something more. One program I used a lot in the past is winsockfix. Another is LSPfix. I would google them to get the latest versions. Even though the latest versions will still be old since it is XP. Shane, he cant get online even in safe mode with a 169 IP. If you can get it fixed enough to go online, then you can get on in safe mode and download and install your favorite anti virus and update it, then get rid of the rest of the bad guys.
I would also update the malwarebytes and rerun a full scan with it. Actually I would do this first. In a lot of cases this will catch more than any anti virus. The worst computer I ever had a similar problem with had over 100K 'problems' on it. Anytime you are getting a 169.
IP you cannot access the internet. You need to reset that. Sometimes you can do it by resetting the router,but in your case you probably need something more. One program I used a lot in the past is winsockfix. Another is LSPfix. I would google them to get the latest versions.
Even though the latest versions will still be old since it is XP. Shane, he cant get online even in safe mode with a 169 IP. If you can get it fixed enough to go online, then you can get on in safe mode and download and install your favorite anti virus and update it, then get rid of the rest of the bad guys. I would also update the malwarebytes and rerun a full scan with it. Actually I would do this first. In a lot of cases this will catch more than any anti virus.
The worst computer I ever had a similar problem with had over 100K 'problems' on it. Well, Kim, I have a 169 address as the Autoconfiguration IP address to on my computer. I don't think that's the actual IP address • •. The last thing you want is the problem PC to be connected to the modem/net. If the PC is connected to the net it allows the virus to update whenever it wants. This is what I would do, in this exact order: • Disconnect the ethernet cable from the modem. • Run (free) to get rid of any crap on the browser history/cookies/etc.
Pdf Xchange Viewer 2.5.207 Serial Key. • Run Malwarbytes (link above) • Run CCleaner again • Connect the ethernet cable to the modem. • Update Malwarebytes • Disconnect the ethernet cable • Run CCleaner again • Run Malwarebytes with the updated virus list • Run CCleaner • Connect the ethernet cable That's a lot of repetitive steps, but that's what I would do. CCleaner runs very fast, Malwarebytes might take a while depending on how much data is on the C drive. Load CCleaner on a USB thumb drive from a good PC, then use the thumb drive on the problem PC, drag CCleaner from the USB drive to the problem PC desktop & install CCleaner. The last thing you want is the problem PC to be connected to the modem/net. If the PC is connected to the net it allows the virus to update whenever it wants.
This is what I would do, in this exact order: • Disconnect the ethernet cable from the modem. • Run (free) to get rid of any crap on the browser history/cookies/etc. • Run Malwarbytes (link above) • Run CCleaner again • Connect the ethernet cable to the modem.
• Update Malwarebytes • Disconnect the ethernet cable • Run CCleaner again • Run Malwarebytes with the updated virus list • Run CCleaner • Connect the ethernet cable That's a lot of repetitive steps, but that's what I would do. CCleaner runs very fast, Malwarebytes might take a while depending on how much data is on the C drive. Every thing you said is good. Step it all up one. So one is two, two is three. Make sure your friend/client has paid his bill.
Again 169 something DOT something DOT anything is usually reserved for cable modems that did not pay there bill. Or hacked modems that got busted. Check with his provider his bill is payed.
Then check that is MAC is also payed for. It look like ( from what you said, you might be surprised ) • • •. Every thing you said is good. Step it all up one. So one is two, two is three. Make sure your friend/client has paid his bill. Again 169 something DOT something DOT anything is usually reserved for cable modems that did not pay there bill.
Or hacked modems that got busted. Check with his provider his bill is payed. Then check that is MAC is also payed for. It look like ( from what you said, you might be surprised ) Kenmichaels, While I have never heard of that before, it may be partially true. But what I also posted is true, and has nothing to do with paying your cable bill or not.
Of course those of us with experience will have different routes to get to the same destination, but from years of experience the method I described above works extremely well the majority of the time. I am very grateful to all of you who have offered advice. Yesterday I ran both WinsockFix and LSPfix, neither of which fixed anything.
After that, based on advice from another friend, I ran the Microsoft update SP3 for Windows XP, then shut down for the night. This morning, when I turned on the computer, all it would do is beep (4 long - pause - 3 long beeps) and would not boot. Mohabbatein Lutaunga Original Song Download. My friend does use broadband service from the local cable company, and his other computer continues to have Internet access, so I do not think the issue is related to billing.
My broadband service is DSL from the local phone company, and all other computers on my network (where I am trying to fix this computer) have no Internet access problems. My next step will be to take the computer to the local repair shop to see what can be done to get it booting again.
I will update this thread with further information thereafter. Thanks to all who have offered their advice on this thread.
After much trial and error, and unraveling a combination of software and hardware problems, I did manage to revive this old computer. The principal problems were a boatload of bloatware, adware, and malware, and the motherboard had one bad memory slot. The final solution involved (a) not using the bad memory slot, (b) reformatting the C: drive and doing a clean install of Windows from a setup disk that Dell very kindly sent me at no charge, and (c) installing some drivers (downloaded from the Dell website) that Windows was unable to find for itself.