Laptop Problems

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by APHRODIZZYAC, Mar 29, 2007.

  1. APHRODIZZYAC

    APHRODIZZYAC Private E-2

    Hi guys

    I have a toshiba portege m100 laptop. It had a virus or spyware on it and the control button was permanently on. I know for a fact its not a keyboard issue cause i formatted the drive and the problem disappeared temporarily.

    I tried formatting the drive again when the problem reappeared but at that point i had no control over my keyboard and wasnt able to format. I bought a new hard drive thinking i could just chuck it in, partition, format and install windows (which i did). But the control button remains stuck on (even when i remove the button)

    Is it possible for viruses or spyware to remain in the cache or ram even after u have replaced the hard drive? and if so how can i remove them? cause mcaffe and adaware dont pick up anything.

    any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated
    Cheers
     
    APHRODIZZYAC, Mar 29, 2007
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Formatting or replacing your hard disk will not fix a physical problem with your keyboard. Try replacing your keyboard or at a minimum first start by shutting down your PC and unplugging your keyboard. Then use a spray duster to clean all around the keyboard jack on both the PC end and on the keyboard itself. If cleaning does not help, borrow a keyboard from someone as a test and see it that helps.

    I seriously doubt this is malware!
     
    chaslang, Mar 29, 2007
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  3. APHRODIZZYAC

    APHRODIZZYAC Private E-2

    Hi chaslang thanks for the welcome & reply. I took ur advice and connected my pc keyboard up to my laptop and still couldn't type or anything.

    I really dont feel confident about opening up my laptop cause i might break it.
    Thanks though
     
    APHRODIZZYAC, Mar 29, 2007
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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Do it the other way around! You need to find another standard keyboard (borrow one from a friend if necessary) to plugin to your PC and see it it works okay.

    Did you try cleaning first?
     
    chaslang, Mar 29, 2007
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