there is a message that keep popping up on my desktop that says something about a virus get it says criticle system error...and try to sell me something, i don't think my computer came with this it flashes a question mark then one of thoose red signs that has a circle with a slash going through...wtf is that...how do i get rid of it it tries tto sell me virus burst...ID want it whut should i do....
2006-09-15 10:06:25 · 9 answers · asked by Fritz J 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Try this, it's worked for others who had Virus Burst.
http://www.spynomore.com/virusburst.htm
2006-09-17 12:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have spyware on your computer. First I would recommend a good online scan. There are several that you can use, usually offered by antivirus companies. I personally use http://housecall.antivirus.com It works great and has found things on my computer that other scans have missed. After you know that your computer is clean, then I would recommend that you get some malware scanners that stay on your computer. Some that you can get for free are "Spyboy Search and Destroy", Lavasoft's Adaware, and Microsoft's Defender. Hope this helps.
2006-09-15 17:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an adware cookie in your system which may or may not be in your temporary internet files. If so and you can identify it then you can go there and delete it. Otherwise, it may be hidden in your registry and you will need Adware, Symantec or some similar program to remove it unless you're very familiar with editing your registry which I wouldn't advise if you aren't familier with doing that. Here's a link to PCTools which will scan your computer for free and identify the adware but not remove it.
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/adware.php?ref=google_a
2006-09-15 17:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by fun_guy_otown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest you run an anti virus malware/spyware program such as norton or avg or hijack this, I had the same problem its a spyware/malware program I got it from someone on yahoo messenger and ran my norton anti virus an now its gone good luck
2006-09-15 17:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by topgunpilot22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like your computer has a Smitfraud virus. You should go here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
and follow the removal instructions using the free removal tool called RogueFix.
Good luck.
2006-09-15 17:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id run a complete system scan, scanning for viruses and spyware It sounds like your getting annoying popups on your screen or something. If you dont have virus or spyware protection heres some links to some free stuff
Antispyware link
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/about/overview.mspx
Antivirus link
http://www.free-av.com/
good luck!
2006-09-15 17:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by Im_a_ gummie_Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely not a feature. One free thing you can do right now is install Windows Defender (see URL below), which will clean spyware from your computer.
Good luck!
2006-09-15 17:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by luddite extraordinaire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same friggin problem. I tried to used my internet pop-up blocker thing and that shiet still keeps commin. It really gets on my nerves. Lemme know if u get urs fixed k?
2006-09-15 17:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some one is trying to sell you software , install security pack2 from Micro soft site you won't see that again.
2006-09-15 17:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋