scorch said:
when i start up my computer i get an error message saying it can't find
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spambot3.exe
ihave looked in regedit and msconfig and there is no such file. help please
That file belongs to malware so you 1) had malware and cleaned it up but
your removal procedure left the startup reference; 2) you didn't clean
up your computer and so you need to.
For #1, run the System Configuration Utility to remove the startup
reference.
Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
For #2, run the System Configuration Utility as above and then clean up
your machine:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
Malke
