I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
My OS is XP
My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
?
If so Thanks in advance.

Mikee wrote:
> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> My OS is XP
> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
> ?
> If so Thanks in advance.

Burn BitDefender, or another program listed at the link below, to a CD
(using a working machine) and test the infected machine with it.
BitDefender also has a Rootkit checker on the Linux Desktop; run it if
you think that's the problem:

http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootab...download-list/

Download the executable rather than the .iso image, if one is
available.. it prompts you to insert a CD and burns the file, no problem.

Then run these:

Malwarebytes© Corporation
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe

SuperAntispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html

--
Joe =o)

If your internet is still working, you can try using a free virus scan
from Trend Micro called "House Call"

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Good Luck

Duke


On Sep 9, 7:26*pm, Mikee <Mi...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> My OS is XP
> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
> ?
> If so Thanks in advance.

On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:26:01 -0700, Mikee
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> My OS is XP
> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
> ?
> If so Thanks in advance.


You are infected with a piece of malware called "Windows antivirus
Pro." You can find instructions to get rid of it here,
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-wind...virus-pro.html or at other sites
Google will find for you.


--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

On Sep 9, 9:56*pm, "Ken Blake, MVP" <kbl...@this.is.an.invalid.domain>
wrote:
> On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:26:01 -0700, Mikee
>
> <Mi...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
> > antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> > My OS is XP
> > My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> > network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
> > run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
> > ?
> > If so Thanks in advance.
>
> You are infected with a piece of malware called "Windows antivirus
> Pro." You can find instructions to get rid of it here,http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-wind...rus-pro.htmlor at other sites
> Google will find for you.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Try : http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php works great. There
is a list of pests it deals with on the page.-J

NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.

2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan
(only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
• http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075

• http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
• http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
• http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
• http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.**

If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002


Mikee wrote:
> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install
> Windows
> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> My OS is XP
> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable
> to
> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than
> reformat ?
> If so Thanks in advance.

On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:44:05 -0700, "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
>Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
>http://www.ms-mvp.org/

This is not the MVP site despite its fake logos.

The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/.

--
Remove del for email

On Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:56:01 AM UTC+5:30, Mikee wrote:
> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
> My OS is XP
> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
> ?
> If so Thanks in advance.

It seems that your PC is infected by rogue virus. Do not try manual methods if you are a novice as it can be risky.
Read more:http://www.spywarescansoftware.com/u...emoval-from-pc

From: <(E-Mail Removed)>

> On Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:56:01 AM UTC+5:30, Mikee wrote:
>> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install Windows
>> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
>> My OS is XP
>> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
>> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable to
>> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than reformat
>> ?
>> If so Thanks in advance.
>
> It seems that your PC is infected by rogue virus. Do not try manual methods if you are a
> novice as it can be risky. Read more:hXXp://www.spywarescansoftware.com/uninstall-windows-antivirus-machine-complete-guidelines-for-windows-antivirus-machine-removal-from-pc

Google idiot...

These FakeAlerts are trojans, not viruses.

This post is nothing more than spam for a product is unknown and whose website has been up
for only 3 months (May 3, 2012) for an article by "James Scott" written Today and I
wouln't be surprised if the true persona behind the 'nym "James Scott" is behind the
poster (E-Mail Removed).

NNTP-Posting-Host: 59.90.198.246

BSNL India - says it all 'cause

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT INFO
individual
piyush jain
K-802,AWHO Appartment,Sector-49,
Near South City II,Sohna Road
gurgaon
Haryana
122018
IN
Phone: +91.9507036101
Email Address: (E-Mail Removed)

--
Dave
Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk
http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> From: <(E-Mail Removed)>
>
>> On Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:56:01 AM UTC+5:30, Mikee wrote:
>>> I have a message on my desktop that says computer infected. Install
>>> Windows
>>> antivirus Pro "for a price of coarse
>>> My OS is XP
>>> My internet is hijacked , can't access task manager, cmd "regedit", or
>>> network properties to network with another computer via cross over cable
>>> to
>>> run avg from another computer.Anyone have any suggestions other than
>>> reformat
>>> ?
>>> If so Thanks in advance.
>>
>> It seems that your PC is infected by rogue virus. Do not try manual
>> methods if you are a
>> novice as it can be risky. Read
>> more:hXXp://www.spywarescansoftware.com/uninstall-windows-antivirus-machine-complete-guidelines-for-windows-antivirus-machine-removal-from-pc
>
> Google idiot...
>
> These FakeAlerts are trojans, not viruses.
>
> This post is nothing more than spam for a product is unknown and whose
> website has been up for only 3 months (May 3, 2012) for an article by
> "James Scott" written Today and I wouln't be surprised if the true persona
> behind the 'nym "James Scott" is behind the poster (E-Mail Removed).
>
> NNTP-Posting-Host: 59.90.198.246
>
> BSNL India - says it all 'cause
>
> ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT INFO
> individual
> piyush jain
> K-802,AWHO Appartment,Sector-49,
> Near South City II,Sohna Road
> gurgaon
> Haryana
> 122018
> IN
> Phone: +91.9507036101
> Email Address: (E-Mail Removed)
>
> --
> Dave
> Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk
> http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Good catch......

Chris