Anytime the program connects to the internet (for updates),
the whole program freezes. I can't kill it from windows
taskmanager and I can't shut off my computer. Updating the
definitions locks the program down critically. My firewall
asks me if I want to allow access and I always click "yes,
always" I'm stuck, please help... I know it's a beta, but
seriously.

Hello Sky,

Did you perform a full system virus scan prior to or
after installing Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)? If so
what security software do you currently have installed.
There is a nefarious malware application, specifically a
trojan/spyware hybrid, nicknamed the AntiSpyware Killer
and commonly known as TROJ_ASH.A or the following
aliases: PWS:Win32/Banker.J, PWSteal.Bankash.A,
Win32.Bankash.A

Also, see the following link to Trend Micro's Security
Information/Virus Encyclopedia located at
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru.../default5.asp?
VName=TROJ_ASH.A

Best Regards,

Gil Morris, CEO & President
GMITS, LLC


>-----Original Message-----
>Anytime the program connects to the internet (for
updates),
>the whole program freezes. I can't kill it from windows
>taskmanager and I can't shut off my computer. Updating
the
>definitions locks the program down critically. My
firewall
>asks me if I want to allow access and I always
click "yes,
>always" I'm stuck, please help... I know it's a beta, but
>seriously.
>.
>

In fact, there are about 8 viruses (most of which are later variants of this
one) which attempt to kill Microsoft Antispyware processes. I have a post
at some time each Sunday in ,announcements with a list. I didn't post last
Sunday because there were no new additions.

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"Gil Morris" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:119b01c540f1$47553670$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello Sky,
>
> Did you perform a full system virus scan prior to or
> after installing Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta)? If so
> what security software do you currently have installed.
> There is a nefarious malware application, specifically a
> trojan/spyware hybrid, nicknamed the AntiSpyware Killer
> and commonly known as TROJ_ASH.A or the following
> aliases: PWS:Win32/Banker.J, PWSteal.Bankash.A,
> Win32.Bankash.A
>
> Also, see the following link to Trend Micro's Security
> Information/Virus Encyclopedia located at
> http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru.../default5.asp?
> VName=TROJ_ASH.A
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Gil Morris, CEO & President
> GMITS, LLC
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Anytime the program connects to the internet (for
> updates),
>>the whole program freezes. I can't kill it from windows
>>taskmanager and I can't shut off my computer. Updating
> the
>>definitions locks the program down critically. My
> firewall
>>asks me if I want to allow access and I always
> click "yes,
>>always" I'm stuck, please help... I know it's a beta, but
>>seriously.
>>.
>>