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I now have an icon on the tool bar that flashes between an X and a ?. It also has a balloon that keeps flashing up saying 'critical systems error, however I think it itself is a bug. It keeps logging me on to its site which looks like an internet security program, but I think its a bug. How do I get rid og this thing? I have Mcafee security but this doesnt seem to be able to help. I also cant seem to delete it from the program list. Any advice to get rid of this f****er????

2006-10-21 23:51:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet Security

6 answers

Hi there,

This sounds like one of many malware infections doing the rounds lately which poses as windows pop-ups stating a "critical error" and then tries to get you to download a "fix" which is actually just another malware payload which you will unwittingly download to your computer. The most common version at the moment is Virus Burst.

The best and easiest way to remove this infection is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove this and any other infections free of charge.

Detailed Prevx Info on Virus Burst:
http://virusinfo.prevx.com/pxparall.asp?PXC=2e9649028568

Prevx Homepage:
http://www.prevx.com

2006-10-22 00:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Secure Expert 5 · 0 0

Go to www.lavasoft.com and download Ad-Aware se.

It sounds as if you have spyware running in the background and Ad-Aware will remove it and hopefully you wont have this problem again.

It's also worthwhile to download Spybot Search and destroy - google it to find out where it can be downloaded.

Good luck!

2006-10-21 23:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Witchywoo 4 · 0 0

run avg from grisoft.com the free version...make sure to disable other anti virus first...if that doesnt work wipe and reinstall with the restore cd.

2006-10-21 23:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0 0

Ad-Aware download.com

2006-10-21 23:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

go to start, run and type in msconfig` and see what is loading at start-up, or download ad-aware and run it in safe mode.

2006-10-22 00:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0 0

The information you gave is vague. I believe you have a SmitFraud Trojan on your computer. Go to the bottom of this procedure an go to one or both, if needed, of the sites and you will find the programs and procedure to remove it. One that is done follow this procedure and run the programs listed to make sure you are clean of infections.

Trojan Removal Procedure.

Removing infections from your computer is never as easy as aquiring them. Malware infections are not meant to be removed, so, it takes TIME and PATIENCE to get rid of them. ONLY RESORT TO A REFORMAT AFTER ALL ELSE FAILS TO REMOVE THE INFECTION.

This procedure works for all Malware. Replace the Ewido and AdAware SE programs with any AntiVirus or AntiSpy program you choose.


Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/...

Download AdAware SE and update. Do the setup. Do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

AdAware SE Setup:

1. Select "use custom scanning options" then select "customize". Make sure the following options are enabled: "scan within archives," "scan active processes," "scan registry," "deep scan registry," "scan my IE favorites for banned URLs," "scan my Hosts file."

2. Select the "tweak" option. Under "scanning engine," make sure "unload recognized processes and modules during scan" is enabled. Enable "scan registry for all users instead of current users."

3. Under "cleaning engine" turn on "always try to unload modules…," "during removal unload explorer and IE if necessary," "let windows remove files in use at next restart," and "delete quarantined items after restoring."

4. Use the "select drives and folders to scan" option to ensure that your entire hard drive is scanned (if you have more than one hard drive, scan all of them (of course, do not include floppy and CD/DVD).


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH ADAWARE SE. THEN DO IT WITH EWIDO.

NOTE: Let AdAware complete its scan. Sometimes AdAware will be unable to remove everything that it finds and will prompt to be allowed to try again after restarting. If that happens, when the scan finishes restart immediately and allow the scan to finish.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.


NEW RESTORE POINT:

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT TROJANS:

There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/rog...

http://siri.urz.free.fr/fix/smitfraudfix...

2006-10-22 01:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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