# smithfraud virus + pc locking up in safe mode = me punching babies **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 8, 2006, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smithfraud-virus-pc-locking-up-in-safe-mode-me-punching-babies/13060 "2006-06-08T11:16:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 26
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i doubt its hardware related, i didnt have ANY problems untill the moment i had the million pop ups and said “oh fuck” i can run virus scans in normal mode, but i know for a fact that they are all missing at least one infected file … atmclk.exe IIRC … its the file that gives me the icon in the task bar with the warnings about how i have a virus or spyware and i should download a specific program to take care of it i have a legit copy of XP pro, registered on a replacemnt activation code i got from the microsoft hotline, a full system wipe would mean id have to call them back for a new code im on service pack one currently i keep the case blown out on a regular basis, and theres currently only a very light coating of dust on the processor heat sink … about 2 weeks worth of dust i also dont currently have an XP disk, or ANY money to have someone fix this --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smithfraud-virus-pc-locking-up-in-safe-mode-me-punching-babies/13060)._