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Installer Virus
Name: hanyo66 Date: August 24, 2007 at 19:50:11 Pacific OS: Windows 2000 CPU/Ram: Compaq, 512 MB's Ram Product: Dell CPx Laptop
Comment:
I have recently recieved a computer virus that activates Windows Installer frequently.
A pop up will come up saying things along the lines of "Installing Windows XP" or "Searching Windows XP" and a bunch of other bullcrap. The problem is, I don't even have XP! I have 2000!
I'm also getting a ton of pop-ups online with windows pertaining to free media services online and video hosting sites.
It's getting sooooo annoying and I have no clue what to do!
Name: Superman Date: August 26, 2007 at 00:09:15 Pacific
Reply:
I'm also getting a ton of pop-ups online with windows pertaining to free media services online and video hosting sites.
Do some updated spyware checks, it will work for you
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Response Number 3
Name: Martin Crandall Date: August 28, 2007 at 11:15:38 Pacific
Reply:
Let me guess?!?
No Router?
No Firewall?
No Antispyware?
Download AdAware 2007, Spybot Search & Destroy, install ALL M$ updates and buy a Router.
Now all you need is an AV package.
_________________________ Embrace paranoia, they ARE out to get you!
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Response Number 4
Name: hanyo66 Date: August 28, 2007 at 13:03:23 Pacific
Reply:
Let me answer your guesses:
1. I have a Belkin Pre-N Router 2. I have two firewalls 3. I have multiple anti-spyware programs 4. I already have have AA, I have S&D PRO, HiJackThis, and I installed all updates.
You fail at guessing
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Response Number 5
Name: Superman Date: August 30, 2007 at 09:14:19 Pacific
Reply:
Try an online scan with Housecall.
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