Virus affected hardware?

[curioustechy]

In my system.. there were a lot of viruses. since i couldnt clear them through an antivirus...i formated c drive alone and installed a fresh copy of win xp... within a few minutes i found the virus again... so i formated the complete hard disk and installed xp again... within a few minutes the virus popped up again... i'm afraid whether my hardwares are affected by virus... if so kindly tell me how to find out which hardware is affected.... thanks

[Prime_Coder]

LOL, the hardware never gets any virus, since virus belongs to software category!

Did you really formatted the entire Hard Disk Drive from the Windows XP installation wizard? If not, do it from there.
Remember: Disconnect other drives like pen-drives, extra HDDs at the time of installation & make sure the antivirus software you are also installing does come from a secure media.

[mithun_mrg]

@op first install any trial version of AV software scan all ur drives+pendrives+disks then format ur pc

[Rajesh345]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

In my system.. there were a lot of viruses. since i couldnt clear them through an antivirus...i formated c drive alone and installed a fresh copy of win xp... within a few minutes i found the virus again... so i formated the complete hard disk and installed xp again... within a few minutes the virus popped up again... i'm afraid whether my hardwares are affected by virus... if so kindly tell me how to find out which hardware is affected.... thanks

Is your copy of xp genuine? If not scan the os disk first

[Zangetsu]

@curioustechy: its a software issue & not h/w related...
do a deep scan of the harddisk with a good updated antivirus.
& use a genuine copy of OS.

[curioustechy]

all who has replied are of the opinion that virus 'never' damages hardware. this is a new, surprising information to me.. i've read 1 or 2 times some where but dont remember exactly that anti viruses are programs some of which are powerful enough to destroy the hardware itself by executing the malicious programs... anyway i'm not heading for an argument, but would like to have a more expert opinion... the copy of xp which i installed is a time tested one...i'd been using it for the last 8 yrs... there is no problem with the os - 100 percent sure... as i told first i installed a fresh copy of xp while being inside the os (i mean double clicking the cd icon)..at that time i formatted only the c drive... as soon as i finished installing that virus popped up, forcing me to do a perfect installation... i booted from the cd itself and formatted the complete hard disk and partitioned it and then installed xp in one of its partition...even at this time even before plugging in a pen drive or using a cd/dvd, the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus... now please suggest whether ur points are valid

[Prime_Coder]

Svchost.exe is the name of a generic host process for services that run from dynamic link libraries (DLLs). It is a requred system process but its also possible that it may be svchost.exe virus.

Just have a look at these links:
1) SVCHOST Virus (Removal Guide)
2) How to Remove the SVCHOST.exe Virus

[dashing.sujay]

Did you select the option of quick format or full format? If you did quick one, do a full format next time and then post what are the results.

[mithun_mrg]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

all who has replied are of the opinion that virus 'never' damages hardware. this is a new, surprising information to me.. i've read 1 or 2 times some where but dont remember exactly that anti viruses are programs some of which are powerful enough to destroy the hardware itself by executing the malicious programs... anyway i'm not heading for an argument, but would like to have a more expert opinion... the copy of xp which i installed is a time tested one...i'd been using it for the last 8 yrs... there is no problem with the os - 100 percent sure... as i told first i installed a fresh copy of xp while being inside the os (i mean double clicking the cd icon)..at that time i formatted only the c drive... as soon as i finished installing that virus popped up, forcing me to do a perfect installation... i booted from the cd itself and formatted the complete hard disk and partitioned it and then installed xp in one of its partition...even at this time even before plugging in a pen drive or using a cd/dvd, the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus... now please suggest whether ur points are valid

can u please name the dumb site or book where u have read that awesome fact to directly address to hardware as far as i know low level or assembly language program is required & viruses r written in high level
languages
also how did u know svchost is a virus without installing an antivirus

[meetdilip]

Not all Svchost.exe need to be malware.

If your OS disc is clean, and you did a complete format and install, your system is as good as new. You can do the following things to secure your PC

1. Install Avast Free.

2. Install Adaware anti malware.

3. Install Comodo firewall.

Do all these just after fresh installation of OS (if you are planning one). You can also use McAffe Stinger / CA Yahoo Antispy and run a scan (in addition to step 1 -3).

If you are connected to LAN, it may be causing the issue if it is not your folders on optical or USB drives.

Hope this helps.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

i installed a fresh copy of xp while being inside the os (i mean double clicking the cd icon)..at that time i formatted only the c drive... as soon as i finished installing that virus popped up, forcing me to do a perfect installation... i booted from the cd itself and formatted the complete hard disk and partitioned it and then installed xp in one of its partition...even at this time even before plugging in a pen drive or using a cd/dvd, the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus... now please suggest whether ur points are valid

so u installed XP from mycomputer...
where was the previous XP installed(drive?).

[The Conqueror]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

all who has replied are of the opinion that virus 'never' damages hardware. this is a new, surprising information to me.. i've read 1 or 2 times some where but dont remember exactly that anti viruses are programs some of which are powerful enough to destroy the hardware itself by executing the malicious programs... anyway i'm not heading for an argument, but would like to have a more expert opinion... the copy of xp which i installed is a time tested one...i'd been using it for the last 8 yrs... there is no problem with the os - 100 percent sure... as i told first i installed a fresh copy of xp while being inside the os (i mean double clicking the cd icon)..at that time i formatted only the c drive... as soon as i finished installing that virus popped up, forcing me to do a perfect installation... i booted from the cd itself and formatted the complete hard disk and partitioned it and then installed xp in one of its partition...even at this time even before plugging in a pen drive or using a cd/dvd, the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus... now please suggest whether ur points are valid

Well, can your mental thoughts affect the behaviour of a third person? Similarly viruses cannot affect hardware.

[ajai5777]

I have heard that some viruses can affect BIOS.If that so HDD formatting wont help.But the chances are less you could try deleting all the existing partitions and create again.I have had a similar kind of problem before and this method worked for me.

[Tech&ME]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

all who has replied are of the opinion that virus 'never' damages hardware. this is a new, surprising information to me.. i've read 1 or 2 times some where but dont remember exactly that anti viruses are programs some of which are powerful enough to destroy the hardware itself by executing the malicious programs... anyway i'm not heading for an argument, but would like to have a more expert opinion... the copy of xp which i installed is a time tested one...i'd been using it for the last 8 yrs... there is no problem with the os - 100 percent sure... as i told first i installed a fresh copy of xp while being inside the os (i mean double clicking the cd icon)..at that time i formatted only the c drive... as soon as i finished installing that virus popped up, forcing me to do a perfect installation... i booted from the cd itself and formatted the complete hard disk and partitioned it and then installed xp in one of its partition...even at this time even before plugging in a pen drive or using a cd/dvd, the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus... now please suggest whether ur points are valid

^^
What does TIME TESTED mean ?? You are not using a LEGAL copy of XP right ?

So, all suggestions given to you is waste of TIME.

1. First BUY a LEGAL copy of XP and then ask your question.

[Neuron]

Originally Posted by curioustechy

the virus popped up - its a kinda svchost virus...

What do you mean by 'virus popped up'?What is the exact message you get?And how do you know its an svchost virus?

[Vyom]

It may not help, but I want to add one more term to the jargon of possibilities, in this attempt to identify the case of virus being reappearing even after clean install.

"Boot Sector Virus."
Check out: Boot sector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[curioustechy]

Originally Posted by dashing.sujay

Did you select the option of quick format or full format? If you did quick one, do a full format next time and then post what are the results.

I doubt this - whether i used a quick format.. i will give a try to what u said

Originally Posted by mithun_mrg

can u please name the dumb site or book where u have read that awesome fact to directly address to hardware as far as i know low level or assembly language program is required & viruses r written in high level
languages
also how did u know svchost is a virus without installing an antivirus

brother, just google it. u will find a lot of 'dumb' sites...what u told is correct - but dont forget that there should be some link between a hardware and a software- the firmware. its language is something else. i know its a rare phenomenon of virus attacking a hardware - but IT DOES - i didnt mean any physical damage; it could simply render the hardware useless - this is also for THE CONQUEROR

Originally Posted by Zangetsu

so u installed XP from mycomputer...
where was the previous XP installed(drive?).

C drive

Originally Posted by Tech&ME

^^
What does TIME TESTED mean ?? You are not using a LEGAL copy of XP right ?

So, all suggestions given to you is waste of TIME.

1. First BUY a LEGAL copy of XP and then ask your question.

Oh... sorry i was not aware of such a smart virus which works only on 'illegal' products

--GET FREE GIVE FREE--

Originally Posted by Neuron

What do you mean by 'virus popped up'?What is the exact message you get?And how do you know its an svchost virus?

No messages popped up. but i was not able to access control panel. then audio driver disappeared.i installed it again and it again disappeared. what could it be..i was also denied access to task manager

[Tech&ME]

^^

1. This forum doesnot like members to ask questions related to illegal stuff. ( read: Forum Rules )

2. So, according to you Illegal or pirated copy of windows and a Genuine copy of windows are completely the same and has NO difference between them................ right ?? (Except the difference according to you is MONEY involved in getting the genuine copy and NO money in getting the pirated copy..... Ha Ha Ha )

3. Get your facts cleared out of your mind dude!!!!

[curioustechy]

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Not all Svchost.exe need to be malware.

If your OS disc is clean, and you did a complete format and install, your system is as good as new. You can do the following things to secure your PC

1. Install Avast Free.

2. Install Adaware anti malware.

3. Install Comodo firewall.

Do all these just after fresh installation of OS (if you are planning one). You can also use McAffe Stinger / CA Yahoo Antispy and run a scan (in addition to step 1 -3).

If you are connected to LAN, it may be causing the issue if it is not your folders on optical or USB drives.

Hope this helps.

I had been connected to LAN. i'll give it a check next time

[avichandana20000]

2. So, according to you Illegal or pirated copy of windows and a Genuine copy of windows are completely the same and has NO difference between them................ right ?? (Except the difference according to you is MONEY involved in getting the genuine copy and NO money in getting the pirated copy..... Ha Ha Ha )

this i am very eager to know that what exactly are the differences. While i am buying licensed version software one of my office colleagues uses everything pirated(except the hardware), even the KIS 2012. My win 7 is getting updated from microsoft and his pirated win 7 is also getting updated from Microsoft without any issue.WHAT I AM GAINING AND HE IS LOOSING?What more!! he is selling that pirated version also in his locality and constantly alluring me to use the software free of cost.just making the joke out of me and saying "why the hell r u buying when everything is available in Internet?" i just ignore him coz i do not know the answer.Top to bottom corrupted guy.
IMO there should be a separate thread regarding the difference of genuine vs pirated software which is apparently not visible. Not the source of piracy or any link but the theoretical discussion regarding the cons of using the pirated version and the pros of using genuine version.Also how to report the Software manufacturers regarding this misuse.

[Ishu Gupta]

Originally Posted by Tech&ME

2. So, according to you Illegal or pirated copy of windows and a Genuine copy of windows are completely the same and has NO difference between them................ right ?? (Except the difference according to you is MONEY involved in getting the genuine copy and NO money in getting the pirated copy..... Ha Ha Ha )

3. Get your facts cleared out of your mind dude!!!!

Can you give 5 differences?

[dashing.sujay]

Did you select the option of quick format or full format? If you did quick one, do a full format next time and then post what are the results.

I doubt this - whether i used a quick format.. i will give a try to what u said

Waiting for result.. :-w