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Windows Warning Message
I have a large warning message on my screen as soon as I turn on, telling me I have viris problems and to activate my virus protection system, which I have and everything seems OK. However, I can not get rid of this pop up message, has anyone else had this problem? It will not disappear whatever I do.
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You can find an excellent free virus scanner here:- http://tinyurl.com/5w48gl
"Dr. Web Cure It" has a good reputation for being able to clean viruses, too.
"Dr. Web Cure It" has a good reputation for being able to clean viruses, too.
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Hiya
I think this is the virus/worm that caught me out this week. After experiencing various pop ups (sexy ladies etc) we tried using Avast to sort it out and it efficiently shut down the operating system too!
Check that the colours in the shield are correct and also the spelling on the message, these were clues I missed. Its very similar to the real thing.
I think this is the virus/worm that caught me out this week. After experiencing various pop ups (sexy ladies etc) we tried using Avast to sort it out and it efficiently shut down the operating system too!
Check that the colours in the shield are correct and also the spelling on the message, these were clues I missed. Its very similar to the real thing.
I've just found this article that seems to cover the topic in great depth so take the trouble at least to skim read it and see what lengths criminals go to in faking things. Some of the websites of newly registered members to this forum seem to fit the pattern so be warned.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/22 ... of_a_hack/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/22 ... of_a_hack/
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Windows Antivirus 2008 is corrupt security tool which is promoted as anti-spyware. WindowsAntivirus manipulates the name of Microsoft Windows operating system in order to make an image of legitimate application. Windows Antivirus 2008 is not related to Microsoft Corporation in any way.
Windows Antivirus 2008 is typical rogue anti-spyware. It is distributed by trojans disguised as video codecs. WindowsAntivirus2008 displays loads of misleading system alerts and uses aggressive tactics to gain a purchase.
Have a look at
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-windows ... -2008.html
I suggest the manual removal methods rather than use the download
Windows Antivirus 2008 is typical rogue anti-spyware. It is distributed by trojans disguised as video codecs. WindowsAntivirus2008 displays loads of misleading system alerts and uses aggressive tactics to gain a purchase.
Have a look at
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-windows ... -2008.html
I suggest the manual removal methods rather than use the download
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Re: Windows Warning Message
I am working with computers and recently I had a bunch of clients caught up on this. It's a Vundo Trojan or Virtumundo and it has a gazillion of variation. Almost impossible to remove it with traditional AVs, and trust me first time when I had the battle I tried EVERYTHING, all known spyware programs and Avs. Even when you think it's done, it keeps coming back. Actually programs that really remove that they reboot your computer as reboot is needed for removal. It's not just the fake antivirus programs that keep popping up, but it causes explorer.exe to crash regularly and also you get all kind of weird unwanted pop-ups and hijacked websites. I also seen start menu disappearing as it was.alaninspain wrote:I have a large warning message on my screen as soon as I turn on, telling me I have viris problems and to activate my virus protection system, which I have and everything seems OK. However, I can not get rid of this pop up message, has anyone else had this problem? It will not disappear whatever I do.
I found a reliable program, that has a free version and it does just as a good job as the paid version. The only difference is that in the free version, you have to get the updates manually and doesn't give you online protection. The website is www.superantispyware.com. If you get any trouble, PM me and I will help you out long distance, free of charge, as currently I have more time than I need at hand while waiting for my passport to catch up with you guys over there.
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Thanks notreallyblonde, I could not respond to your kind offer as my PC received a trojan which effectively stopped me using my connections. I had to take it to a local PC shop, who cleared the problem, and told me I had 157 infections ( 158 if you count the wife) . A real nightmare. I am now all OK, thanks again for your offer, I am just glad I don't work in computers, only use one.
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