I keep getting this pop up box from a messanger service. It says
STOP! WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
Windows has found CRITICAL SYSTEM ERRORS
Run registry at http://Reg64.com
Theres three or four different ones and no matter what i do they keep popping up. The other one try to get me to go to
www.msreg.com
www.sysdow.com
www.regwinclean.com
www.key32.com
www.cleaningpro.com
I just installed Avg 7.5 on my computer and it still isnt gone, can someone please give me a suggestion
2007-03-10 03:30:30 · 19 answers · asked by Chris J 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Good news for you: this message isn't caused by a virus or spyware (at least as long as you don't classify Windows as such ;) ). It's a simple NetSend message, catched by the windows messenger service.
There are two things you can do:
1. if you are using Windows XP update your copy to service pack 2 since that service has been deactivated/removed.
2. disable the service
more information can be found eg here:
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,107754,00.asp
2007-03-13 20:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Elkano 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an active malware infection. Most of that crud is spyware. AVG is pretty useless for that, as are almost all AVs. AVG does have a freeware anti-spyware tool on there site.
Just be aware that there is one, there are probably more you don't know about. Trojans love to invite friends over to party on your system. Just follow the steps below for a thorough house cleaning:
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
1st A:Many versions of malware can, and do, hide in your system restore files so go to Start-->Control Panel-->System and click on the System Restore tab and put a check in the 'Turn off System Restore' box. Turn it back on after you are clean and create a new Restore Point.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Lavasofts's Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SaferNetworking's SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly. Use the 'Immunize' function if you still use IE.
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
Update your AV and do a full system scan at least weekly.
We all hate the 'weekly' stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.
If this doesnt fix the problem, create a free account at techsupportforum.com and download HiJackThis. Just enter the "HiJackThis Log Help" section of the forum. Follow the instructions given and you'll soon be free of malware. There are other sites but this a good, free site! DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.
2007-03-10 12:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by BoNe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its nt a virus, its adware. Try using these, both free.
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.
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!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
2007-03-10 11:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many great suggestions. I would advise going to CNET and downloading CCleaner, Adaware, SpyBot, and AntiVir (all free) CCleaner will erase whatever has been opening the pop-up. The other programs will follow-up and may find something CCleaner missed. Make sure you have the pop-up blocker on your Yahoo toolbar and that it is active!! Also check on the status of your firewall!
2007-03-10 13:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According you description,you have serious spyare problem, Your PC is infected with a browser hijacker,Its on your pc and you need to remove it.
The best way to get rid of spywares and adwares is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.Of course there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.So which anti-spyware is the most suited for your system? You can find out by reading in-depth reviews and comparisons of TOP 5 anti-spywares... some really great tips and links to Spyware removal programs.
Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.spyware-detectors.net
You can download and scan your PC for free.
Good luck!
2007-03-11 00:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by BabyBOY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Do you get these pop ups when you open IE ?
2 or they appear near the Taskbar ?
download GoogleTollbar which blocks popups.
or better use FireFoxBrowser .
The other possibility is Windows Messenger service .
This has to be disabled. .
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm
2007-03-10 12:14:48 · answer #6 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from ur question i havent come to know wot type of windows u r using
but if u r using XP
get properties of Internet Explorer
Click "Privcy" tab
and check the box in left bottom corner saying
Block Pop-ups
Click Ok
and at least i think they will never disturb u again
2007-03-17 11:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Malik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the cause, but "Spybot - Search and Destroy" is a top-rated spyware/cookie/spam/etc program - and is free on the web. Install it and see what it catches.
(p.s. many of the "free anti-spyware" programs are in fact planting spyware themselves, so make sure you pick one that is recommended by a trusted source)
2007-03-18 10:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by indybroughton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got spayware installed.
Go to the link below and scroll down the page to free online virus & spyware scans.
Select Ewido.
When you get to their site. click on Scan My Computer.
2007-03-10 14:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u've got a spyware. I recomand you ADAWARE personal. you can download from: http://www.lavasoft.com
After you install it, scan your PC.
I know that spyware, , not windows find CRITICAL ERRORS, but that spyware, and it wants you to buy that products to clean your PC but is a fake.
2007-03-10 11:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by Gabi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋