Laughingstar~* said:
This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated
downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing
up.
I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close,
even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get
out of it.
A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP
Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download
window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran
everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on
Device Manager.
I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles
began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I
can select what to download (usually all).
How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer?
Thank you
What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the
first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under
attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you
how to continue using the program.
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your
computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also
prevent you from completing this procedure.
Check your security essentials
The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus
software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows
(for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to
check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer
administrator to complete some of these steps.
To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then
double-click Security Center.
Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows
Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you
can install and run any firewall that you choose.)
If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also
get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update
Web site(
http://www.microsoft.com/).
Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers
provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when
you start the program.)
Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following:
If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions
provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings.
If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended
security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the
program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if
a DEP-compatible version of the program is available.
What if I can't see the Security Center settings?
If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network)
and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these
settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must
contact your network administrator.
However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the
Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator,
you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This
procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work
before you begin.
To turn on Security Center
Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc.
In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration,
double-click Administrative Templates.
Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center.
In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center
(Domain PCs only).
On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on
the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK.
Restart your computer.
To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then
double-click System.
Check for an updated version of the program
If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus
software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under
attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run
correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of
the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site.
Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings
If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher
has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP
for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but
it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other
programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a
good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and,
after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about
changing DEP settings, click Related Topics.
