virus software

[afterburn]

Hey guys.  I got a virus that just won't quit.  My current software, McAfee, recognizes it and just won't delete it.  I've tried so many things.  Is there something I can either download as freeware, or if I need to, go out and buy something that is definitive and get rid of the crud mucking up my system. 

Thanks

[Pyroclasm]

Some viruses can't be auto-removed by McAffee or Norton.  Do a quick search on google for the virus name.  You should find several sites with step by step instructions on removal that may or may not involve AntiViral software.  I personally use AVG Free edition from Grisoft.

[afterburn]

You're a lifesaver.  Did the trick and picked up AVG free edition, which is already picking up some little nuggets that McAffee missed.  Thanks again.

[Pyroclasm]

You're welcome.  Glad it helped.

[Protomorph]

many viruses are designed specifically to elude Norton and McAfee. AVG is a good choice.

[Symon]

In addition, run AV software in safe mode now and again. Many of the file viruses love to infect are locked (and cannot therefor be fixed or deleted) when windows runs normally.