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footie423
The words VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock on mt computer. Does this mean
that I have a virus?
that I have a virus?
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Alias
footie423 said:The words VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock on mt computer. Does this mean
that I have a virus?
Most likely,
Alias
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Malke
footie423 said:The words VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock on mt computer. Does this
mean that I have a virus?
Your system is infected with a rogue antivirus program. It is called "rogue"
because it pretends to be A Good Guy but is really Evil. Do not pay them!
Since you didn't mention the name of the program or what program it's trying
to get you to buy, I can't point you to specific removal steps. However,
look here to see if you can find targeted removal steps for your malware:
Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
When all else fails, get guided help. Choose one of the specialty forums
listed below. Register and read its posting FAQ. PLEASE DO NOT POST LOGS IN
THE MS NEWSGROUPS.
Standard disclaimer: I can't see and test your computer myself, so these are
just suggestions based on many years of being a professional computer tech;
suggestions based on what you've written. You should not take my
suggestions as a definitive diagnosis. If you can't do the work yourself
(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 equivalent
of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). 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. If possible, have
all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.
http://aumha.net/ - Click on the HijackThis forum. Read the announcement and
the stickies *first*.
http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.techguy.org/54-security/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
Malke
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Lem
footie423 said:The words VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock on mt computer. Does this mean
that I have a virus?
It *probably* means that you have installed a rogue application that
that is suggesting that you have a virus that can be removed if you pay
for the "full version" of the program.
See the following advice from MS-MVP PA Bear:
<quote>
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
log to an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware
with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for
review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
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 local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
</quote>
--
Lem -- MS-MVP
To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm
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neutrino
Do a Google Search on :- VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock
you'll find several other have experienced the same - one or more are
bound to have an answer.
but yeah.. give more info for help... your Av program? would be good
for a start, mouse clicking over the alert also might provide options
- assuming ir IS your AV that' salerting you.
you'll find several other have experienced the same - one or more are
bound to have an answer.
but yeah.. give more info for help... your Av program? would be good
for a start, mouse clicking over the alert also might provide options
- assuming ir IS your AV that' salerting you.
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Bruce Chambers
footie423 said:The words VIRUS ALERT appears next to my clock on mt computer. Does this mean
that I have a virus?
Possibly. What do your anti-virus application's Help files have to say
about it?
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Bruce Chambers
Help us help you:
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