Is It Really A Virus?

[FlyingFish]

I was using IE yesterday and stepped out for a while. When I came back, I
noticed a prompt box which read, "Files Needed" "The File “PS2.Bat†on
Installation Disk #1(Keyboard) is needed.†At the bottom right hand corner
of the screen a box popped up which read, "Found New Hardware"- "HP PS2
Keyboard (2k-3).†However, there were no new programs installed. I then did
a search and found the file “PS2Bat.DLL†in a Folder C:\HP\Drivers\Keyboard.

I continued to surf the net to see what I could find. It appears as though
it is a virus. Unfortunately, I have had this desktop for a few years and it
did not come with an installation CD but it shows that the D drive as the
recovery drive. Not knowing how severe and how much damage could be done if
it is a virus, I would not want to make things worse since I do not have the
knowledge and/or experience with PCs.

Does anyone know of a Virus Remover that works pretty good in case it is a
stubborn virus, or of a way I can get rid of it?

Thanks.

 

[HeyBub]

I was using IE yesterday and stepped out for a while. When I came
back, I noticed a prompt box which read, "Files Needed" "The File
"PS2.Bat" on Installation Disk #1(Keyboard) is needed." At the
bottom right hand corner of the screen a box popped up which read,
"Found New Hardware"- "HP PS2 Keyboard (2k-3)." However, there were
no new programs installed. I then did a search and found the file
"PS2Bat.DLL" in a Folder C:\HP\Drivers\Keyboard.

I continued to surf the net to see what I could find. It appears as
though it is a virus. Unfortunately, I have had this desktop for a
few years and it did not come with an installation CD but it shows
that the D drive as the recovery drive. Not knowing how severe and
how much damage could be done if it is a virus, I would not want to
make things worse since I do not have the knowledge and/or experience
with PCs.

Does anyone know of a Virus Remover that works pretty good in case it
is a stubborn virus, or of a way I can get rid of it?

There's bunches - bags and bags of them.

1. Google for "anti-virus free".
2. Do not pay money for one.
3. Do not use any "registry cleaners" no matter the sales pitch.
4. Stay away from dodgy web sites.
5. Don't go anywhere on the web without an anti-virus program monitoring
your stuff and a hardware firewall (such as a router).

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:25:01 AM, and on a
whim, FlyingFish pounded out on the keyboard:

I was using IE yesterday and stepped out for a while. When I came back, I
noticed a prompt box which read, "Files Needed" "The File “PS2.Bat†on
Installation Disk #1(Keyboard) is needed.†At the bottom right hand corner
of the screen a box popped up which read, "Found New Hardware"- "HP PS2
Keyboard (2k-3).†However, there were no new programs installed. I then did
a search and found the file “PS2Bat.DLL†in a Folder C:\HP\Drivers\Keyboard.

I continued to surf the net to see what I could find. It appears as though
it is a virus. Unfortunately, I have had this desktop for a few years and it
did not come with an installation CD but it shows that the D drive as the
recovery drive. Not knowing how severe and how much damage could be done if
it is a virus, I would not want to make things worse since I do not have the
knowledge and/or experience with PCs.

Does anyone know of a Virus Remover that works pretty good in case it is a
stubborn virus, or of a way I can get rid of it?

Thanks.

It may not be a virus:
http://forums13.itrc.hp.com/service...447627+1239892557717+28353475&threadId=141452

What AV are you using? It is current?

But if you want to be sure, Malwarebytes & Spybot should find it.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html


Terry R.

 

[Martin]

Hi

If u want to know if it is a virus. I would use a antivirus programme from
Symantec. If u go to Google.co.uk, then type in Norton Security Scan, then
click on the link saying: Free Virus Scan - Free Antivirus Software. Once u
have the site loaded, u will be asked to Download Now! or Continue to
Symantec Security Check, click on Download Now!. Always save this file if u
need it!

Once u have downloaded it. Install it on your pc. Once u have done that,
open Norton Security, click start scan and just went norton install the
updates.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE ANOTHER NORTON ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC,
IF YOU DO YOU CAN'T USE THIS PROGRAMME AT ALL!!!!!

Thanks

 

[HeyBub]

Hi

If u want to know if it is a virus. I would use a antivirus programme
from Symantec. If u go to Google.co.uk, then type in Norton Security
Scan, then click on the link saying: Free Virus Scan - Free Antivirus
Software. Once u have the site loaded, u will be asked to Download
Now! or Continue to Symantec Security Check, click on Download Now!.
Always save this file if u need it!

Once u have downloaded it. Install it on your pc. Once u have done
that, open Norton Security, click start scan and just went norton
install the updates.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE ANOTHER NORTON ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE ON
YOUR PC, IF YOU DO YOU CAN'T USE THIS PROGRAMME AT ALL!!!!!

At last! Someone on this newsgroup who actually recommends Norton's
anti-virus product!

Now the rest of us will have something other than the cat to torment!

Unless he's just pulling our chain...

 

[Gerry]

So Martin you have opted for a resource hog to stifle your system
performance. Few posting here here would second your proposal!


--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
this newsgroup.

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine
(e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:53:32 AM, and on a
whim, Gerry pounded out on the keyboard:

So Martin you have opted for a resource hog to stifle your system
performance. Few posting here here would second your proposal!

New Norton products have significantly reduced the resources that prior
versions used.


Terry R.

 

[Gerry]

Terry

To the levels of other freeware products?


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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[FlyingFish]

I am using WinXP. I was using PCTools AntiVirus program but switched out to
AVG since encountering this problem and have since then added Spybot. I am
using Windows Firewall.

I've done several virus scans but cant seem to find anything of
significance. Could it be that there is a problem with PS2Bat and not a
virus?

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:24:58 AM, and on a
whim, Gerry pounded out on the keyboard:

Terry

To the levels of other freeware products?

You're asking in response to my comment that new Norton AV products
aren't as resource hungry as older versions? (This comment is for those
not seeing the prior threads and a delimiter issue has removed all prior
content of the threads)

Doesn't take much to check:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/comparativesreviews/main-tests
Download the Feb 09 report

http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-se...rton-antivirus-2009/4505-3667_7-33246574.html

Terry R.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:56:09 AM, and on a
whim, FlyingFish pounded out on the keyboard:

I am using WinXP. I was using PCTools AntiVirus program but switched out to
AVG since encountering this problem and have since then added Spybot. I am
using Windows Firewall.

I've done several virus scans but cant seem to find anything of
significance. Could it be that there is a problem with PS2Bat and not a
virus?

Did you search for ps2.bat or ps2bat.dll? You mentioned both files in
your original post that is not longer within this part of the thread.


Terry R.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:53:32 AM, and on a
whim, Gerry pounded out on the keyboard:


New Norton products have significantly reduced the resources that prior
versions used.

I have also heard relatively good things about the latest version of
Norton Anti-Virus. Nevertheless Norton has a history for the past
several years of being the worst such product on the market, and even
if they have improved, there is no guarantee that they are anywhere
near one of the best.

As far as I'm concerned, Norton's abominable recent record means that
they have the need to provide a lot of proof that the new version is
any good before I would personally use it or recommend it to anyone
else.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:27:39 PM, and on a
whim, Ken Blake, MVP pounded out on the keyboard:

I have also heard relatively good things about the latest version of
Norton Anti-Virus. Nevertheless Norton has a history for the past
several years of being the worst such product on the market, and even
if they have improved, there is no guarantee that they are anywhere
near one of the best.

As far as I'm concerned, Norton's abominable recent record means that
they have the need to provide a lot of proof that the new version is
any good before I would personally use it or recommend it to anyone
else.

Check out the links I gave Gerry. It isn't hard to find others.


Terry R.

 

[Gerry]

Terry

Your link compares pure anti-virus software not the composites like Norton
360. However, no Symantec software is freeware so there no incentive to
change to Norton whatever the new Norton Anti-Virus resource requirements
are!


--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Bill in Co.]

I have also heard relatively good things about the latest version of
Norton Anti-Virus. Nevertheless Norton has a history for the past
several years of being the worst such product on the market, and even
if they have improved, there is no guarantee that they are anywhere
near one of the best.

As far as I'm concerned, Norton's abominable recent record means that
they have the need to provide a lot of proof that the new version is
any good before I would personally use it or recommend it to anyone
else.

Agreed. It was really good back in the DOS days, and perhaps the early
windows versions days too. After that (and when bought out by Symantec),
it went downhill.

 

[Gerry]

Terry

"your original post that is not longer within this part of the thread" It is
still there if you use the right newsreader!


--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

The date and time was Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:27:39 PM, and on a
whim, Ken Blake, MVP pounded out on the keyboard:


Check out the links I gave Gerry. It isn't hard to find others.

Those, and any others, represent the results that particular testers
have found. In some respects Norton may be better than others, in
other respects, others may be better than Norton. And the tested
results vary depending on who is doing the testing.

I have very little doubt that Norton is much improved, and the newest
version is no longer at the bottom of the pack. Nevertheless, my point
remains: I am not at all convinced that Norton is now at the top of
pack.

And considering performance Norton's history, I have no confidence
that whatever the real improvement in their ranking is, will keep them
in that improved position. They have earned my lack of respect, and
although they may eventually get some respect back from me, it won't
happen quickly or easily.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

And you would be replying to...?

 

[Terry R.]

Terry

Your link compares pure anti-virus software not the composites like Norton
360. However, no Symantec software is freeware so there no incentive to
change to Norton whatever the new Norton Anti-Virus resource requirements
are!

Well, for one, there isn't a lot of "free" apps that compares with NS
360, so why would you compare it with a "pure, free AV"? That wouldn't
be fair would it?

And two, paying isn't the point of the discussion now, is it! It's
about people who continue to state that NAV is a resource hog as YOU
did, when clearly it isn't any longer. Your failure of facts is the point!

And I've gone ahead and taken the time to correct what your insistence
to top posting and using a sig file causes using the defective OE.

Terry R.