Windows help please?

Question

I keep getting pop ups, saying my registry needs repairing and to go to an address to repair it. It is using the messenger programme to put up the pop ups (not msn messenger) I have put my "problems" into google, and everywhere tells me to go to "services" and double click on messenger and disable it. I did that and thought all would be well, but 5 minutes later, up it pops again Grrrrrrr!!!!!!!! Any help would be much appreciated

I have ran alot of anti virus AND spyware, including AD Aware

There are three different addy's that pop up, repairmyxp.com, patchupdate.com and I cantremeber the other one, if it pops up tonight i'll add it on

Answer 1

You have spyware on your system. There are several variants that will pop up a window on your system and ask you to scan using a link. This usually installs more software on your pc and acts like an antivirus or spyware program, but usually just bloat the number of infections on your computer to scare you into purchasing their software.

Fix: Download and install these programs. Microsoft Defender, Ad Aware, Spybot S&D, Enwido, and I am sure some one can recomend another two or three good Spyware removal programs. Once installed, go to each program and run the updates. You don't have to run a scan just yet. Once all updates are installed, reboot your computer into Safe mode by pressing the F5 key before Windows Logo pops up (while computer is restarting).

Run a scan with all the forementioned programs, removing everything that they find.

If this doesn't work, maybe a system restore to an earlier time would be the next easiest solution. Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore. Follow the directions on the screen and choose a date that was before your system started acting up.

Note: also make sure your antivirus is up to date.

PS. Don't use StopSign, it is crap. If you have used several Spyware programs and they do not remove the bug while in safemode. Download HiJackthis, you can find it at Merjin. org i believe. Run it, and post the log it creates. Do not remove anything I will take a look and tell you what to remove.

Answer 2

It would really help if you would let me know what address does the pop-up asks you to go to?

I will check back again after you put the information and give you specifics on how to get rid of them. I had the problem once and it was basically a spyware program, and I was able to remove it with some help.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I suggest that you try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus. The problem is likely to be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 5

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.

Answer 6

Try a pop up blocker. Also try firefox as web browser, its better than IE at blocking these sites. Also do a spyware scan. download ad-aware or spybot seek and destroy. You may have malicious software on your pc.

Answer 7

Very likely -- you have a bit of spyware popping up in your PC trying to entice you to make another bad decision. Scan your PC with AdAwareSE (free) -- it's made by Lavasoft.

Answer 8

Sounds like spam to me probably through some active spyware in your PC. www.lavasoft.com "adaware personal" its free

Answer 9

It sounds like a trojan, run a good anti spyware such as AVG Antispyware in Safe Mode and if that doesn't clear it switch off System Restore , boot in Safe Mode and run it again.

Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode
repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for visiting unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site
identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted
changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
http://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 10

Install Cyberhawk it's free and what i use he's the link:
http://www.download.com/Cyberhawk/3000-2239_4-10597904.html?tag=lst-0-1