Since pirating software does not require many resources, it has grown into a major problem for the computer industry. Software programs can also be illegally downloaded from the Internet from unauthorized sources.
For example, a game may be burned to a CD and transferred to the computer of an individual who has not paid for the program. Since computer programs are stored in a digital format, they are easy to copy and reproduce. Software piracy is committed by simply downloading or copying a program that a user has not paid for. But far from the stereotypical sea pirate, a software pirate can be anyone who owns a computer. This name comes from the traditional meaning of the word "pirate," which is a sea-faring criminal that steals and loots belongings from others. When someone installs and uses commercial software without paying for the program, it is called "pirating" the software.
Any help is appreciated until my next attempt which will be in about 16 hours from now.
I will try to find a way to install MalwareBytes but unless I can find a ZIP file of it, I don't think I can install it as the PowerISOs pop up when trying to install a new program. No issues.ĮDIT: Just looked at the Simple and Free Guide to Removing Malware thread. I even downloaded it again on my windows 7 laptop to make sure it was the same one. The strangest part is that I've used the exact same program from the same uploader on another friend's laptop running windows 7 and had no issues whatsoever. I don't remember if you can open Chrome in safe mode with networking or not, but I know that 40 PowerISOs open when I try to uninstall or do a system restore. Maybe there is a 3rd party software that can do a system restore outside Windows XP? Any help is GREATLY appreciated, as this is not my computer.
Is there a way to do a system restore in a console that I can access somewhere? I heard you can with the XP installation CD, but I don't have one but I could rip one off The Pirate Bay if given instructions on how to do a system restore through there. I can't uninstall or simply move the files in the recycle bin because of course, access is denied. I tried going to system restore, but the same thing happens. Very frustrating as this is VERY old 130NM P4 computer. Whenever I try to open something such as Google Chrome, it opens about 40 PowerISOs and doesn't open Chrome. It got right by Norton and a full scan doesn't detect it either. But I've already purchased a license for myself and I don't want to buy it again for a one time use on another PC. I got a nasty virus while downloading PowerISO off The Pirate Bay for a one time use on a large file.