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1 posted on 03/28/2024 7:11:11 AM PDT by TBP
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#1. Get and use an antivirus checker and run a scan on your machine.


2 posted on 03/28/2024 7:14:54 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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Assuming you are running a Microsoft OS, you might want to try the system restore feature (which puts Windows settings back to an earlier date). That should hopefully eliminate the virus.

I believe Apple OS may have a similar type feature.

But I would also consider moving away from the Facebook social media app. I only use X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social.

3 posted on 03/28/2024 7:15:27 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (6,575,474 Truth | 87,429,044 Twitter)
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People on Reddit commenting about the same thing

https://www.reddit.com/r/facebook/comments/1b8wxpq/my_posts_to_my_profile_are_blank_i_posted/


4 posted on 03/28/2024 7:15:45 AM PDT by JSM_Liberty
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What OS? When did the issue start happening? If Windows, do you have a restore point from BEFORE the issue started?

Also, download and run MalwareBytes and scan the whole system. Have it remove what it finds...AFTER running a System Restore point.

5 posted on 03/28/2024 7:16:26 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (The Truth is like a lion. You don't need to defend it. Let it loose and it woill defend itself.)
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I recently bought a new computer and found out that McAfee was not easily deleted (and it was responsible for all kinds of unwanted messages).

I don't know if this is your problem, but I ultimately had to download a McAfee removal tool (from McAfee) to clean it off my computer.

6 posted on 03/28/2024 7:19:02 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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Sounds more like an adware problem than a full-out virus problem.

First, try a full scan with Microsoft’s security tools.

Then download and run some adware tools. Malwarebytes comes to mind.


8 posted on 03/28/2024 7:22:28 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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Take it out to the forest and shoot it. Technology is bad for you. 🤭


9 posted on 03/28/2024 7:26:00 AM PDT by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable. Even more so)
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1. Get CCleaner and

https://www.ccleaner.com/

https://www.glarysoft.com/

free editions.

2. Use them.

No more ‘problems’..............


10 posted on 03/28/2024 7:28:43 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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Clean out all the files you can in the C:\Windows\Temp and C:\Users\*yourusername*\appdata\local\temp directories. There will be a couple of system files that it won’t let you delete, but just skip those and clear out the rest. Ctl-A. Del.

Next... In your web browser, clear the cache. Saved passwords can be kept, junk everything else.

Lastly, run an anti-virus. From a bootable USB key if you can find one. Kaspersky, Sophos, BitDefender, McAfee... Gods forbid you have to use Norton... but it’s better than nothing.

If none of that works... You are looking at rolling back your system to a restore point or even doing a full OS reload...


11 posted on 03/28/2024 7:29:50 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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12 posted on 03/28/2024 7:29:54 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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https://malware.guide/adware/remove-squipisioncha-co-in-virus-removal-guide/


13 posted on 03/28/2024 7:46:54 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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Clear your browser history and cookies


15 posted on 03/28/2024 7:59:55 AM PDT by webheart
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16 posted on 03/28/2024 8:00:57 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Warning: Accused of being a radical militarist. Approach with caution.)
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Dump Windows. It IS the virus.


17 posted on 03/28/2024 8:27:29 AM PDT by lefty-lie-spy (Stay Metal)
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In the Run command (Windows key and r key) paste C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe

Revert to last known good date.

If you have no restore points, use other methods, then Run,
C:\Windows\System32\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
Select C drive and Configure and allow about 20GB or more. Repeat after each Windows update.

Also, for about $20 maybe you can buy a 256 or larger SSD and USB adapter. And install free back up software (personal, non-commercial) and choose the USB drive for the target of the back up, and disconnect it later after shutdown. Only connect it later to restore.

There is Hasleo Backup Suite Free

There is also EaseUS Todo Backup Free which is highly recommended yet heavy on ads.

I have also used the free MiniTool Partition Wizard which goes beyond simple back ups. https://www.techradar.com/best/best-free-backup-software says, The free software lets you Resize partitions, Copy partitions, Create partitions, Extend Partitions, Split Partitions, Delete partitions, Format partitions, Convert partitions, Explore partitions, Hide partitions, Change drive letters, Set active partitions, Recover partitions.

And (from Germany) Paragon Backup & Recovery Community Edition free (https://www.paragon-software.com/backup-recovery/) "Backup files, folders, disks, OS. Restore from file and point. Schedule backups, backup/restore in WinPE" I used it to create a whose system compressed back up, to an external drives, via a simple GUI.

There is also Macirum Free trial.

I used to use AMOEI until I actually read more of its license, which states, "display or distribution of this SOFTWARE together with material that is...displaying prejudice based on religion,...sexual orientation...is strictly prohibited."

Which subjectively-defined terms could exclude most any opinions or statements on such, while the insistence on pushing such "wokeism" likely means it would in my case.

I thank God for and appreciate those who create such for good purposes.

18 posted on 03/28/2024 9:20:12 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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bkmk

20 posted on 03/28/2024 9:56:57 AM PDT by Songcraft ( )
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1. Linux

2. Cancel Facebook

23 posted on 03/28/2024 10:56:19 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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I’ve only ever used Apple computers, and have never gotten a pop-up of that type from anyone. I do occasionally get fake McAfee emails claiming my account has expired, blah, blah, blah. I have never had McAfee installed on anyy of my Apple computers. The emails usually end up in my Junk mail. I’ve written special rules in Apple’s email program to automatically delete them based on the subject of the email, but every so often, they’ll send another email with a different subject title, and then I’ll create a new rule for that one too, and it be automatically deleted.


24 posted on 03/28/2024 1:04:13 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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Now it won’t turn on my webcam.


33 posted on 03/29/2024 6:35:15 PM PDT by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Biden regime.)
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