Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.
msagent=ADD virus
Name: Paykan Date: December 2, 2002 at 08:53:11 Pacific OS: Win XP CPU/Ram: 1500/256
Comment:
i seem to have some sort of an add virus on my pc, its called "msagent" every morning it pops up these messeges about other websites, i tried to delete that file, but i couldnt, i tried to delete the whole folder, but couldnt. in the process tree its using Agntsvr.exe i can end that and another one CSRSS.exe and thats the one i cant end. If anyone could please help me here that would be great, these popups are starting to piss me off
Name: capt Date: December 2, 2002 at 09:08:43 Pacific
Reply:
Have you tried Lavasoft's AdAware and SpyBot, you can get them at Wilders.org. Do not go crazy with SpyBot, and delete everything, you need to follow its instructions, but it has a recovery feature should you go to far, as does AdAware. These two programs should be able to get rid of your problem. Take care and all the best!
0
Response Number 2
Name: TheKid Date: December 2, 2002 at 09:10:06 Pacific
Reply:
If,in fact it is a virus/worm...this looks to be your culprit;
Name: JohnB Date: December 2, 2002 at 10:23:53 Pacific
Reply:
Just a guess here, but I think MSAgent is part of MS Office and is installed by Office. Run msconfig and check under the startup tab to see if MSagent is in there. If so uncheck it and reboot and your problem may be gone.
0
Response Number 4
Name: mintchrisuk Date: December 3, 2002 at 11:44:51 Pacific
Reply:
msagent is probably one of those programs websites save without you noticing it. one way is to delete history cookies and files by clicking on tools on your iexplorer another way is to hide the folder which is causing problems
0
Response Number 5
Name: mintchrisuk Date: December 3, 2002 at 11:48:32 Pacific
Reply:
msagent is some sort of program to help your internet working so it isn't that. look for something like ukvideo1 folder and hide it (right click folder properties hidden) done or you can download a ad popup killer. they are crap as they kill any popup though.
Summary: OK, I've tried to be my computer's hero and fix my virus problems myself, but now I'm breaking down and posting here since I am at a dead end. Hopefully this won't be too long, but here's the problem...
Summary: My apologies for the delay. The reason for running the virus scan is because it looks as though you have a virus and this scan will find it plus some malware if you them. Usually always a first step....
Summary: Here is my HJT Logfile I just made. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 17:40, on 06-10-22 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running...
0 
Is This A Virus?
