Windows Update and possible intrusion!

[Kwilly]

I re-installed WinXp this morning and while downloading SP1 (I think) a
popup window entitled "Messenger service" appeared. It warned me that my
registry was corrupted adn that I should go to a website "upgrade32.com" and
download some registry cleaner.

I didnt believe it so I downloaded nothing.

What troubles me is that:

Windows Update may have been hijacked, or
That I may really have a problem.

What do you think?

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I think you need to enabled the firewall and make
sure Service Pack 2 is installed, as well as all the
recommended critical updates available from the
Windows Update web site.

How to turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673/en-us

Here's what you can do to enhance the security on your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I re-installed WinXp this morning and while downloading SP1 (I think) a
| popup window entitled "Messenger service" appeared. It warned me that my
| registry was corrupted adn that I should go to a website "upgrade32.com" and
| download some registry cleaner.
|
| I didnt believe it so I downloaded nothing.
|
| What troubles me is that:
|
| Windows Update may have been hijacked, or
| That I may really have a problem.
|
| What do you think?
|
| Thanks

 

[Kwilly]

The incident I detailed occured before service pack 2 was installed (just a
few minutes later). SP2 has been installed, Windows firewall has been
enabled. Windows defender will be installed when I get back to my pc.

What really troubles me is that the incident I described occured while
updating my fresh installion and while 'not' browsing any other sites, nor
doing any other work.

Will Windows Defender show me if my pc has been compromised?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Without a firewall enabled, its quite possible for a virus,
worm, spyware or other malware to enter your system solely
via your internet connection without even launching your
Internet Explorer browser. I would recommend installing
a good antivirus program in addition to Windows Defender.

Free avast! 4 Home Edition AntiSpyware
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Install Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315/en-us

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| The incident I detailed occured before service pack 2 was installed (just a
| few minutes later). SP2 has been installed, Windows firewall has been
| enabled. Windows defender will be installed when I get back to my pc.
|
| What really troubles me is that the incident I described occured while
| updating my fresh installion and while 'not' browsing any other sites, nor
| doing any other work.
|
| Will Windows Defender show me if my pc has been compromised?
|
| Thanks for your help.

 

[Larry LaMere]

Without a firewall enabled, its quite possible for a virus,
worm, spyware or other malware to enter your system solely
via your internet connection without even launching your
Internet Explorer browser. I would recommend installing
a good antivirus program in addition to Windows Defender.

Free avast! 4 Home Edition AntiSpyware
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Install Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

How does it compare to Microsoft Antispyware Beta? That wasn't on the chart.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta) is now obsolete and
has been replaced by Windows Defender. You need to
uninstall Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta) and install the
new Windows Defender program, which is free.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| How does it compare to Microsoft Antispyware Beta? That wasn't on the chart.

 

[Thota Umesh]

Hii, what you observed is a messenger service spam your system is safe u can
disable this spam thru
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/stopspam.mspx

Hope this helps...

Happy Easter,
Umesh Thota.
www.windowsworkshop.com

 

[Larry LaMere]

The Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta) is now obsolete and
has been replaced by Windows Defender. You need to
uninstall Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta) and install the
new Windows Defender program, which is free.

OK, Thanks Carey