is there any way i can remove this .. i know its probably a virus and i dont have any spyware or anything.... am i screwed or is there anything i can do?????? thank you very much...also when i put my mouse cursor on it all it says is "your computer is infected" no way to remove or delete it ...i have windows me
2007-01-17 08:41:32 · 6 answers · asked by danalimbachjr 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You have a Spyaxe-type infection. Look here for complete instructions:
http://www.pchell.com/support/spyaxe.shtml
Also here:
http://www.pchell.com/support/smitremtutorial.shtml
Don't worry, yr not really infected (well, at least not by the threats that are darkly hinted at). This is just a ploy to induce you to purchase some shonky rogue programs which will open the floodgates to even more nasty stuff. Follow the instructions in the links...
BTW the poster above is correct too. The Trojan is mentioned in the article. Look here:
http://fi.trendmicro-europe.com/smb/vinfo/encyclopedia.php?LYstr=VMAINDATA&vNav=3&VName=TROJ_ZLOB.AN
:-)
2007-01-17 09:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by sleakitweasel1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.
AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.spybot.info/
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!
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2007-01-17 08:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest you go go to Trendmicro.com and run their online scan.
You are very vulnerable to infections as you are using an operating system that is no longer supported. I strongly recommend that you install a supported operating system. I have recently switched over to UBUNTU a free linux OS. Go to ubuntu.com for further information. Note - you will also have access to all the free software and updates that you will ever need. You can download UBUNTU and burn it to a CD. Once the CD is burned you can try it out without affecting your current ME installation - just leave the CD in the drive when you restart.Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance with the installation.
2007-01-17 09:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are infected with some variant of the Zlob Trojan, most likely AntiVermins. In order to remove this, you must run a commerical grade apyware scanner.
I myself fell victim to this type of scam recently, and after trying some of the free scanners with limited success, I decided to invest in a commerical-grade spyware scanner. I installed XoftSpySE, and was able to cure the infection. Here are the instructions that I followed:
http://remove-antivermins.com/antivermins-removal.html
Good luck!
2007-01-17 09:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont for any reason click on it... there are some steps you may take for this to bypass away yet dont click on it for any reason... 1st step. bypass to start up and click set courses get entry to and defaults. locate something that resambles that purple circle call and delete it. 2d step is to bypass to my laptop click on he community disk (c:) and open the folder software information and seem for a folder that incorporates that purple circle sorfware and delete it. third step, if the above doesnt artwork lower back up all of your information and reinstall living house windows. that is the in basic terms right step and the most extream yet also its the safes incase you've an endemic so that you wont lose all of your major stuff.
2016-10-15 09:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by kincade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dana..try this
u should be very happy with the end results
http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...now that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first
go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok
go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...
go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...
now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....
ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....
go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....
go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...
now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok
if u have any further problems..feel free to contact me...good luck
2007-01-17 08:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by iam_betterthenu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋