Virus removal
 

I am getting an error message each time I boot my computer. It says something called "tezimawi.dll" file missing. I think it is a virus, but I'm not sure - any help would be appreciated.

Yup. Looks like it:

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=tezim...fp=Zq57uE01iyo

now what? Its apparently been removed.

Do you have Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware? If not, you should. I got it on mbpark's recomendation and it works great.

I have Spyware Doctor, with malware, which apparently found it and deleted it. The problem is that when I turn the computer on it is apparently looking for something that no longer exists.
Perhaps I need to get a new spyware/malware program. My subscription for virus protection expired this morning too. Maybe its time for me to just start over with new ones. . .

It sounds like you have some part of the virus still installed and running as part of the startup process. Follow the directions here and see if you can figure what's looking for the malware dll.

I'll try that when I get home tonight - thanks.

Did you get the free version or the full one?
Also will this affect the Spyware Doctor I already have? I renewed my annual subscription a few months ago.

Also I have virusScan. It just ran out - Should I renew it or get a different anti-virus program? I'm on an older machine - maybe 3-4 years, a Gateway if that matters.

Virus scan on safe mode. I don't know if it works the same on a PC (I just work with laptops), keep pressing F8 when the computer is booting and access safe mode. Then run a full scan on safe mode a few times. If that does not get rid of the virus then you have a problem.

Safe mode is more efficient at finding and getting rid of viruses then when just in regular mode.

I got the free version. AVG stops most everything but once in a while something sneaks in, usually because I screwed up. Malwarebytes, unlike some others I've had, hasn't found one it couldn't remove.

How would one know if they had malware? and why doesn't the antivirus get them?

I am thinking of running the malware bytes but don't want to install if I don't need to. The reviews are good.

Where is MBPark when you need him... (taps foot)

Oh, so you don't believe me, huh? :p
Look here.

Uggghhh READ!

no bruce - thats not it at all.
Should I remove the Spyware Dr. program I currently have?

Also I have virusScan. It just ran out.
Should I renew it or get a different anti-virus program?

1) I have watched Malwarebytes identify many items - and not one was malware. One was the installation program for a software package. Another even wipes out a cookie for The Cellar.

2) How does antivirus 'clean' something that is not known to be malware? That is the problem. All these virus companies share databases of known malware. Then each attempts to develop cures for as many as possible. Not every company has a cure for every currently found malware.

3) Do you have malware? Read an earlier discussion we had on rootkit viruses to appreciate the complexity. Some places to watch include Task Manager. New processes that cannot be explained are one indication. Processes that consume too much CPU time are another. A program that summarizes all internet connections is another useful utility. If something attempts to randomly reconnect to the internet - a symptom.

4) One important maintenance option is a program that verifies anti-virus is working. I have seen anti-virus programs disabled without indication. That anti-virus maintenance program identified (and sometimes could not fix) the problem.

I have even seen one anti-virus program disable the other anti-virus program.