Usually if they cannot clean it, they will tell you what bug you have (from my experience with Trend Micro anyway) --then you can google it and find a file to clean it out or instructions. There are a few that are so difficult or new that it is easier to format. Virus scanners do not help with toolbars, trojans, etc. Bluebelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Scott" <conrod@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "pctechtalk" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:50 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- online scans?? > Group, > Can someone tell me the best place for a free online virus scan that will > disinfect or get rid of the nasties? I have tried several that boast free > online scans and they do just that, but will not clean the computer. > Thanks, Lyn > -- > <Please delete this line and everything below.> > > To unsub or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > For more info: > //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk > -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk