Hello. I've been trying to find the source of some persistent popups on my computer. The antivirus and spam killer don't stop them. I'm computer stupid, trying to go through bit by bit. Does anyone know what this file does: It is c:\windows\system32\mdsnyfvw.exe.
thanks!
Nancy
2007-09-16 03:21:59 · 2 answers · asked by UmmAbdelHamid 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
MESSENGER SPAM !
you have messenger spam
NOT to be confused with your instant messenger/s
start
all programs
administrative tools
services
all services are in alphabetical order
Alerter--
right click
select properties
from drop down menu
select disable
Messenger--
same thing as above
these are ports left open in the XP windows version but closed in Vista.
hackers know this and ping for these open ports to install messenger spam spyware.
after disabling,run anti-spyware program/s
2007-09-16 03:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like that might be spyware or adware. Go to this site and follow instructions, it's free and good. Cleaned my system. http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
2007-09-16 10:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋