Windows Update

[PAFirefighter11]

So I am fairly certain I have a virus that's blocking me from accessing the Windows Update sites. Any site with a URL containing "windows" an "update" have the connection reset... Any other way to obtain the latest updates without a CD, etc.?! Thanks!

[J.Ralli]

wouldnt you want the said virus off first?

[PAFirefighter11]

I scan my comp every day and delete viruses every day.. it's starting to piss me off actually.. I'd love to have it removed, of course.

[J.Ralli]

i would love to actually see this nasty little virus....

[PAFirefighter11]

i would love to actually see this nasty little virus....

From a scan earlier this month:
http://pafirefighter11.smugmug.com/Computer-Issues/PC-Issues/MyViruses/1017603053_PZ9Fj-O.jpg

[c0nfl1kt]

Using AVG is your first problem. Get a free trial of Eset NOD32 and clean your computer up the right way.

[J.Ralli]

you know when it says "object is inaccessible" its still there haha def try another program

[jpalamar]

You will spend as much time trying to clean that thing up as it will to just format and reinstall the OS and software.

[05GT]

PMing you Fire....

[XAlliedYouthX]

Do a scan in safe mode, it should help clear out the "Object is inaccessible" issues. I also use AVG and have forever without any virus problems.

[PAFirefighter11]

Thanks guys. FWIW: Safe mode doesn't work. It reboots in Safe Mode, runs for a minute or two, then overheats and shuts off.....

[XAlliedYouthX]

If it overheats then you may want to crack open the case and take a vacuum or canned air to it.

[PAFirefighter11]

If it overheats then you may want to crack open the case and take a vacuum or canned air to it.

It only overheats during Safe Mode (with and without networking).. I'm fairly certain it's a virus or malware causing that issue.

[Honest_Bob]

sounds familiar.

Try super antispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/

No need to purchase it either. :)