Lee368 said:
Hello,
I have pop ups which open ..(2 to 3) of them upon start up..one is party
poker.net
I have run Norton antivirus and Spybot..
both or which leave this file called "command direct" which
will not delete with either program.
I cannot find or should say don't know where to find..
to delete this annoying file.
I have tried in" add remove" programs ..not there.
Any ideas?
Your computer has malware and you need to clean it up. Just changing entries
in the Hosts file as suggested by the other poster will not do the job.
Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
Include scanning with either Sysclean or Multi_AV, plus AVG Anti-Spyware
(formerly Ewido -
http://www.ewido.net/en/) and follow instructions to do
all scans in Safe Mode.
When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the link above (not here, please).
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional computer repair
shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA). The only alternative to going
through the malware removal tediously and systematically, probably with
online help from an HJT forum, and taking the machine to a real
professional is to back up your data and do a clean install of Windows.
It's your call. Please be aware that not all local shops are skilled at
removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be so infested
that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all your data backed up
before you take the machine into a shop.
Malke
