View Full Version : I need help with a virus


J-Ros
06-19-2008, 11:43 AM
I have a virus in my computer. It sends weird commands to my internet explorer. I have found the file causing this awkwardness (first time i use this word.. lol)

The file is called cidaemon.exe, and is located in my C:/Windows/System32 map. Everytime i delete it, it returns within 10 seconds. It's 8.00 kb large, and copies itself from the bin.. any help on removing this thing forever?

KrispyKicks
06-19-2008, 11:45 AM
Oh no...Your infected...Im sorry j...I wish there was something i could do. :(

iskateniketres
06-19-2008, 11:53 AM
have you tried like a virus scan with norton or mcaffee? i think that might help

J-Ros
06-19-2008, 12:00 PM
They can't heal or remove it either :(

KrispyKicks
06-19-2008, 12:01 PM
lol heal it

iskateniketres
06-19-2008, 12:02 PM
how'd you even get it?

Kowycz
06-19-2008, 12:13 PM
It doesn't appear that cidaemon.exe is a virus. From what I have read it is an indexing service.

SOURCE: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899869

EDIT: In fact upon further research, it appears I have the same thing with 0 problems. I would imagine you haven't identified the true problem. Also here is some more information: http://www.what-is-exe.com/filenames/cidaemon-exe.html

SCREEN: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/Kowycz/Crap.jpg

J-Ros
06-19-2008, 01:10 PM
Hmm.. but than it's still clear what is causing my low speed.. :)

Noj
06-19-2008, 01:16 PM
If you have all your software discs to re-load, and have a way to back up your important files (external drive or burn cd-rs/dvd-rs), I suggest doing a clean start. Wipe your hard drive completely clean and start over.

Rhys__skate
06-20-2008, 03:01 AM
try shift+deleting it
otherwise i dunno

MRCK
06-20-2008, 03:58 AM
Do a system restore to an earlier date than the day you got infected.

Labrie
06-20-2008, 05:05 AM
Get Mozilla Firefox/Safari.

Get Ad-aware (spyware-removal)
- run it

Activate a some sort of anti-virus.

Ibanez
06-22-2008, 05:47 PM
If you haven't already got it taken care of the only is to restore the computer or deleting windows off your computer and then re-installing it.

Get Mozilla Firefox/Safari.

Get Ad-aware (spyware-removal)
- run it

Activate a some sort of anti-virus.

Nope I say Maxthon 2, tells you if the site is real or a site that tries to steal your passwords, ad blocker, tons of safty features.