HDD Virus Alert

Over the past few days I had many calls from clients and family members who have fallen victim to the HDD virus that has spread across the Internet.

The HDD virus was initially spread via fake ads on Google and MSN produced by hackers. The virus disguises itself as a computer optimization and analysis program that displays false information so that it can scare you into thinking that there is something wrong with your computer in order to scare you into purchasing the program.

If you think you might have this virus, you can get rid of it with a few simple steps:

1) Boot your computer into safe mode - Shut down your computer fully. Press the power button to start it back up and then press the F8 key repeatedly. Use your arrow keys and the Enter button to select SAFE MODE

2) Once in safe mode you should go to START, PROGRAMS, ACCESSORIES, SYSTEM TOOLS, then select SYSTEM RESTORE.

3) Follow the instructions for restoring your computer to a date before you believe you had the virus

4) SYSTEM RESTORE takes a while to perform but once it is done you should be back to your normal windows screens

5) Now you need to remove the virus. You can do this by purchasing any good Malware removal tool. I recommend Spyhunter from Enigma Software http://www.enigmasoftware.com/products/

Hope this helps!