I didn't mean to make it sound like I was ACCUSING. There's no need to provide proof; I'll take your word for it. Keygens are still trouble, though. Next time, you should give the company a call. Usually, if you can prove that you own a legal copy (they'll tell you how), they will provide you with a new key. It's much safer this WAY.

Anyway...you say AVG AS keeps picking up a hijacker... Where is the infected file located? Have you tried deleting it manually? Perhaps you could post an AVG log?I just did a full AVG Antispyware scan and it come out totally clean.. that's a plus, I guess.

I've been doing scans all day, and I've been using the downstairs computer. Right now, SPYBOT S&D is scanning... so we'll see.

First, I did an a-squared scan, and it took several hours. It came back with a few piece of adware and tracking COOKIES, but other than that, clean.

I then did AVG Antispyware it it came back totally clean.. hmm.

Now, I'm doing a Spybot scan, and after it's finished, I'll do another deep scan with avast! antivirus.


For the record, I tried calling EA Games, and they told me I need to send them a request for a new serial# along with my disk, and $10, I think. I just thought a keygen would be easier... I won't do that anymore.. I can't find the infection for the life of me.

Is there any way just to clear EVERYTHING besides the OS itself?
* Jade is hopeful.
Thanks for all the help so far, by the way.what kind of computer is it and how old?Quote from: unlovedwarrior on July 30, 2007, 08:55:39 AM

what kind of computer is it and how old?

ummm... you might be able to contact them and order the cds for a reasonable price if you continue to have problems later on.

Quote from: unlovedwarrior on July 30, 2007, 02:48:27 PM

ummm... you might be able to contact them and order the cds for a reasonable price if you continue to have problems later on.

Yeah, I hate to say it, but this might be your best bet as of right now. Just give eMachines/Gateway a call and there's a good chance they'll help you out. Keep us updated.

Sorry you can't reinstall Windows without a Windows XP install disc.