malicious program prevents web-pages from appearing

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Mark N.

16 Oct. 03

Since yesterday I have been unable to access lists of
websites which are generated through a search engine
(Whether Yahoo or MSN, etc.). What appears is a message
saying that a "malcious program" is causing this problem,
and I should access the address www.tweaxp.com--doing so
gives me a "page not available" message, and that I
should contact Microsoft Support concerning HTTP 404 File
Not Found Messages. Nothing at that site seems to apply
to my situation.

I think I have a virus in my system--how can I get rid of
it. This would be a big help as I am in a somewhat remote
part of China and rely on the Internet for communication,
as well as material for university courses.

I would appreciate any help.

Sincerely--Mark Notzon
 
Mark;
You may have spyware or a virus.
Scan for Viruses online:
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=IRLFIZTYMWPAZTJWUFJ
Run Disk Cleanup checking all boxes except "Compress old files"
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Clean-up
Check this link:
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php
Run Ad-Aware (free version) or Spybot to check for spyware:
http://www.lavasoft.de/ (Update if you already have it)
Or
http://spybot.eon.net.au/ (Update if you already have it)

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp
 
Update your virus software via the net and run a scan.
If you are not near a Best Buy that's about all you can
do.
 
-----Original Message-----
16 Oct. 03

Since yesterday I have been unable to access lists of
websites which are generated through a search engine
(Whether Yahoo or MSN, etc.). What appears is a message
saying that a "malcious program" is causing this problem,
and I should access the address www.tweaxp.com--doing so
gives me a "page not available" message, and that I
should contact Microsoft Support concerning HTTP 404 File
Not Found Messages. Nothing at that site seems to apply
to my situation.

I think I have a virus in my system--how can I get rid of
it. This would be a big help as I am in a somewhat remote
part of China and rely on the Internet for communication,
as well as material for university courses.

I would appreciate any help.

Sincerely--Mark Notzon

.
The program referred to is tweakxp (with a K)
Click to expand...
Tweak can spot malicious programmes on your machine. It
might identify the problem but a better solution is to
look up "SPYBOT" on Patrick Kolla's site
This free program will detect and destroy any spyware,
malware or trojan programmes. related site from panic
ware will prevent new baddies getting aboard.

If you are struggling email me
 
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