Error Alert?

M

MEB

Okay, sorry for the top post but this is important enough ...

It appears you are infected/have some changes within your system.

Please understand, though your previous anti-spyware and AV scans found
nothing, you may still have browser hijacks and other to be concerned about
[running processes or other].

The Hijack This log would likely provide some answers, it lay for you to
run the test and post the log SOMEWHERE for review.

Likely it will also be relevant to post *Startup* and *run services*
entries SOMEWHERE, so they can also be reviewed.

Here or elsewhere, please provide these so SOMEONE can look through them.
If you have contact via email with Gary, then post to him,, he will
determine whether it needs posted here or elsewhere. BUT please do something
shortly.. again some of your settings are allowing too much through to your
system, something needs changed, you need more protection.

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
________


"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
news:%23pAeAyt0HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
| Hi MEB,
| I am going to try this again I hope it goes through. I have tried
about
| 5 times today to send this but it never showed up. The one that did, was
the
| one I sent to ask why I was having trouble. I sent a couple after that.
| No, I am not using firefox. I am using Internet explorer. Last night I
| was still receiving pop ups. I even had one when I was trying to use the
| site for the*fix* that PABear and Gary mentioned in their posts. I KNOW
that
| the pop up was not from that click on site. It was a Sexy Girl pop up. Of
| course I used the close button. Then I got the grey box titled Microsoft
| something. Whoever is doing it they are trying to mimic the Windows boxes.
| In the box it said that I have been visiting Adult Sites. Not true. They
| wanted me to download Drive Cleaner. I then did my routine even though it
| was 1:30AM I was tired. Nothing showed up on neither except except the
usual
| cookie that I did the *fix* on. I think that it was adrevolver. That was
| Spybot. AdAware had the usual cookies. Avast! showed nothing.
| You asked if when I used the 3 finger salute caused any problems. The
| thing that happened was one of my icons disappeared, the hotkey one.
| I tried to save the instructions to my desktop. All I got was the
| borders of it. I tried to do the print the only thing that came up was
page
| 1 with a side bar. That did not do me any good.
| I only have I computer, so I cannot type it out. My
| handwriting/printing I cannot sometimes read when it gets cold.
| I have another problem. I used to have my explorer buttons across
the
| top, now they are at the bottom when I open Outlook Express. When I type a
| post they are across the top. When I read the posts they are on the side
you
| have to click on a button at the top and the button is not marked in any
| way.
| Angel
|
| "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
| news:ed0FrJi0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
| >
| >
| > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
| > news:Oub5Z%23e0HHA.5764@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| > | Daave,
| > | No it did not look like that as seen on the link. I got away from
it
| as
| > | soon as I could. Then did my routine as seen in my last post to MEB.
| > Nothing
| > | but the cookies came up in Spybot. No virus showed up in Avast! I just
| > | wanted to know how to prevent it from coming up. I found that the only
| way
| > I
| > | could get rid of the Box that you could not click on the close button
| was
| > to
| > | use the Ctrl-Alt-Del routine. Others may want to know also that is why
I
| > | posted it. It almost demands that you download. Some may think that
| > because
| > | it does not let you click close button. So Ctrl-Alt-Del routine is the
| way
| > | to go to get out these situations. How did I know? Trying it. It was
the
| > | only thing that I could think of at the time and it worked! It just
| takes
| > a
| > | short time to do it and it is done.
| > | Angel
| >
| > Okay, as usual the group is here for whatever you need. Daave suggested
| an
| > issue note: there are other variant's that are used on the net. Also
note
| > that USUALLY it takes some input/participation from you to install,
which
| > you MAY have avoided using your crtl/alt/del. The *pop-up* and
*pop-under*
| > MAY have been successfully nullified.
| >
| > However: First do the suggestions [which you have already done some of
| the
| > normal local search/diagnostics] including *Hijack This* that were
| suggested
| > by knowledgable parties, just to be sure.
| > I believe, though, likely we [the group] can quickly scan what's found.
I
| > think this group is capable of such activity, noting of course, the
group
| is
| > not recognized as expert in this issue [HiJack This logs].... there are
a
| > number of parties that can and do research potentials, or are otherwise
| > competent in their fashion and others who would likely catch any errors
| ...
| >
| > As for your querry concerning how to stop this from occurring:
| > Once you get any issues taken care of, then there are several browser
| > settings that might be checked and changed pop-up blockers to discuss
| [and
| > various delivery methods and other blocking techniques] and several
other
| > issues. Gary T. [someone you trust] will of course be watching and
guiding
| > ...
| >
| > If I remember correctly: you have installed all OS updates, and are
using
| > FireFox as your browser, is this correct?
| > What version of browser [and if applicable, what browser] are you
using?
| > What email/newsgroup program(s) and version?
| >
| >
| > |
| > | "Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid> wrote in message
| > | news:e4XAeMa0HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
| > | > Angel wrote:
| > | > > Hi everyone,
| > | > > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to the
| > | > > effect Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A
| window
| > | > > popped up wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the
| > | > > close and then a gray box that wanted me download a program with
an
| > | > > ok button and all the buttons at top were grayed out you could not
| > | > > close. I was not about to do it. I then did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and
got
| > | > > it out that way. This happened a couple of times in 2 days. I had
| > | > > just opened a newsletter from a site I trusted and went to the
| > | > > website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed the newsletter.
| Did
| > | > > it come from the website or someplace else? What else can I do to
| > | > > prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions would be
| > | > > appreciated. Angel
| > | >
| > | > Does it look anything like:
| > | >
| > | > http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/Spyware.CyberLog-X.gif
| > | >
| > | > Is it "suggesting" you purchase a program? And if so, might the name
| of
| > | > the program be one of the following:
| > | >
| > | > 1. WinAntiSpyware
| > | > 2. AntiVirusGolden
| > | > 3. SpyHeal
| > | > 4. VirusBlast
| > | >
| > | > Describe the popup in detail--EVERYTHING about it.
| > | >
| > | > Sounds like you have a Smitfraud-type infection.
| > | >
| > | > If so, have a look at:
| > | >
| > | >
| > |
| >
|
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?s=8f2f8c2b826ba30f99ee3c749c167e6c&t=10970
| > | >
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
| > --
| > MEB
| > http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| > ________
| >
| >
| >
|
|
 
A

Angel

Hi MEB,
I really prefer the top or even the middle to the bottom. Just seems easier
to read. Of course, that's me. I have not done the other stuff yet. This
happening with Outlook Express just started when I turned on the computer
this afternoon. I was away for a few hours. Shortly after I was on the
computer, I was doing something in the Outlook Express, typing a post. I
looked after I sent the post and did not see my Icon buttons across the top.
I thought I needed to do some adjusting in my View> Layout. Maybe something
got out of whack. If I knew the settings I need maybe just maybe I can get
the buttons back in place. Where they are now, it is inconvenient.
Angel

"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OnT3aZu0HHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Okay, sorry for the top post but this is important enough ...
>
> It appears you are infected/have some changes within your system.
>
> Please understand, though your previous anti-spyware and AV scans found
> nothing, you may still have browser hijacks and other to be concerned

about
> [running processes or other].
>
> The Hijack This log would likely provide some answers, it lay for you to
> run the test and post the log SOMEWHERE for review.
>
> Likely it will also be relevant to post *Startup* and *run services*
> entries SOMEWHERE, so they can also be reviewed.
>
> Here or elsewhere, please provide these so SOMEONE can look through them.
> If you have contact via email with Gary, then post to him,, he will
> determine whether it needs posted here or elsewhere. BUT please do

something
> shortly.. again some of your settings are allowing too much through to

your
> system, something needs changed, you need more protection.
>
> --
> MEB
> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> ________
>
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> news:%23pAeAyt0HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> | Hi MEB,
> | I am going to try this again I hope it goes through. I have tried
> about
> | 5 times today to send this but it never showed up. The one that did, was
> the
> | one I sent to ask why I was having trouble. I sent a couple after that.
> | No, I am not using firefox. I am using Internet explorer. Last night

I
> | was still receiving pop ups. I even had one when I was trying to use the
> | site for the*fix* that PABear and Gary mentioned in their posts. I KNOW
> that
> | the pop up was not from that click on site. It was a Sexy Girl pop up.

Of
> | course I used the close button. Then I got the grey box titled Microsoft
> | something. Whoever is doing it they are trying to mimic the Windows

boxes.
> | In the box it said that I have been visiting Adult Sites. Not true. They
> | wanted me to download Drive Cleaner. I then did my routine even though

it
> | was 1:30AM I was tired. Nothing showed up on neither except except the
> usual
> | cookie that I did the *fix* on. I think that it was adrevolver. That was
> | Spybot. AdAware had the usual cookies. Avast! showed nothing.
> | You asked if when I used the 3 finger salute caused any problems.

The
> | thing that happened was one of my icons disappeared, the hotkey one.
> | I tried to save the instructions to my desktop. All I got was the
> | borders of it. I tried to do the print the only thing that came up was
> page
> | 1 with a side bar. That did not do me any good.
> | I only have I computer, so I cannot type it out. My
> | handwriting/printing I cannot sometimes read when it gets cold.
> | I have another problem. I used to have my explorer buttons across
> the
> | top, now they are at the bottom when I open Outlook Express. When I type

a
> | post they are across the top. When I read the posts they are on the side
> you
> | have to click on a button at the top and the button is not marked in any
> | way.
> | Angel
> |
> | "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> | news:ed0FrJi0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> | >
> | >
> | > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> | > news:Oub5Z%23e0HHA.5764@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> | > | Daave,
> | > | No it did not look like that as seen on the link. I got away from
> it
> | as
> | > | soon as I could. Then did my routine as seen in my last post to MEB.
> | > Nothing
> | > | but the cookies came up in Spybot. No virus showed up in Avast! I

just
> | > | wanted to know how to prevent it from coming up. I found that the

only
> | way
> | > I
> | > | could get rid of the Box that you could not click on the close

button
> | was
> | > to
> | > | use the Ctrl-Alt-Del routine. Others may want to know also that is

why
> I
> | > | posted it. It almost demands that you download. Some may think that
> | > because
> | > | it does not let you click close button. So Ctrl-Alt-Del routine is

the
> | way
> | > | to go to get out these situations. How did I know? Trying it. It was
> the
> | > | only thing that I could think of at the time and it worked! It just
> | takes
> | > a
> | > | short time to do it and it is done.
> | > | Angel
> | >
> | > Okay, as usual the group is here for whatever you need. Daave

suggested
> | an
> | > issue note: there are other variant's that are used on the net. Also
> note
> | > that USUALLY it takes some input/participation from you to install,
> which
> | > you MAY have avoided using your crtl/alt/del. The *pop-up* and
> *pop-under*
> | > MAY have been successfully nullified.
> | >
> | > However: First do the suggestions [which you have already done some

of
> | the
> | > normal local search/diagnostics] including *Hijack This* that were
> | suggested
> | > by knowledgable parties, just to be sure.
> | > I believe, though, likely we [the group] can quickly scan what's

found.
> I
> | > think this group is capable of such activity, noting of course, the
> group
> | is
> | > not recognized as expert in this issue [HiJack This logs].... there

are
> a
> | > number of parties that can and do research potentials, or are

otherwise
> | > competent in their fashion and others who would likely catch any

errors
> | ...
> | >
> | > As for your querry concerning how to stop this from occurring:
> | > Once you get any issues taken care of, then there are several browser
> | > settings that might be checked and changed pop-up blockers to discuss
> | [and
> | > various delivery methods and other blocking techniques] and several
> other
> | > issues. Gary T. [someone you trust] will of course be watching and
> guiding
> | > ...
> | >
> | > If I remember correctly: you have installed all OS updates, and are
> using
> | > FireFox as your browser, is this correct?
> | > What version of browser [and if applicable, what browser] are you
> using?
> | > What email/newsgroup program(s) and version?
> | >
> | >
> | > |
> | > | "Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid> wrote in message
> | > | news:e4XAeMa0HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> | > | > Angel wrote:
> | > | > > Hi everyone,
> | > | > > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to

the
> | > | > > effect Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A
> | window
> | > | > > popped up wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the
> | > | > > close and then a gray box that wanted me download a program with
> an
> | > | > > ok button and all the buttons at top were grayed out you could

not
> | > | > > close. I was not about to do it. I then did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and
> got
> | > | > > it out that way. This happened a couple of times in 2 days. I

had
> | > | > > just opened a newsletter from a site I trusted and went to the
> | > | > > website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed the

newsletter.
> | Did
> | > | > > it come from the website or someplace else? What else can I do

to
> | > | > > prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions would be
> | > | > > appreciated. Angel
> | > | >
> | > | > Does it look anything like:
> | > | >
> | > | > http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/Spyware.CyberLog-X.gif
> | > | >
> | > | > Is it "suggesting" you purchase a program? And if so, might the

name
> | of
> | > | > the program be one of the following:
> | > | >
> | > | > 1. WinAntiSpyware
> | > | > 2. AntiVirusGolden
> | > | > 3. SpyHeal
> | > | > 4. VirusBlast
> | > | >
> | > | > Describe the popup in detail--EVERYTHING about it.
> | > | >
> | > | > Sounds like you have a Smitfraud-type infection.
> | > | >
> | > | > If so, have a look at:
> | > | >
> | > | >
> | > |
> | >
> |
>

http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?s=8f2f8c2b826ba30f99ee3c749c167e6c&t=10970
> | > | >
> | > | >
> | > |
> | > |
> | >
> | > --
> | > MEB
> | > http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
> | > ________
> | >
> | >
> | >
> |
> |
>
>
 
A

Angel

Hi Robear,
When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link, this page
came up: a white page

Not Found
The requested document was not found on this server
____________________________________________________________________________
____

Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)

That was the page.
Angel

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he recommends
> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to analyzing

the
> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates in one
> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the log
> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would like

you
> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.

HiJackThis
> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the other
> scanners.
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Hi PA Bear,
> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a local
> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to fix it
> > myself with you guys help.
> > Thanks,
> > Angel
> >
> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware,
> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
> >>
> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> >> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
> >>
> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to

use.
> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware

with
> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for

> > expert
> >> analysis, not here.**
> >>
> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting

> > this
> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
> >>
> >> Angel wrote:
> >> > Hi everyone,
> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to the

effect
> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window popped
> >> > up
> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close and then

a
> >> > gray
> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and all the
> >> > buttons
> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to do it.

I
> >> > then
> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a couple

of
> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I trusted

> > and
> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed the
> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else? What else

> > can
> >> > I
> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions would be
> >> > appreciated.
> >> > Angel
> >>

> >
> >

>
>
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

Try http://www.killbox.net, Angel. Do you have a file that needs deleting
that you can't delete because it's "in use"? That's what KillBox is for.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
news:ui2KfM90HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Robear,
> When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
> http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link, this
> page
> came up: a white page
>
> Not Found
> The requested document was not found on this server
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> ____
>
> Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)
>
> That was the page.
> Angel
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he
>> recommends
>> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to analyzing

> the
>> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates in
>> one
>> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the log
>> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would like

> you
>> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.

> HiJackThis
>> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the other
>> scanners.
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>> --
>> Gary S. Terhune
>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> www.grystmill.com
>>
>> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
>> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi PA Bear,
>> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a local
>> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to fix
>> > it
>> > myself with you guys help.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Angel
>> >
>> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware,
>> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
>> >>
>> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> >> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
>> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>> >>
>> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
>> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to

> use.
>> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware

> with
>> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
>> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
>> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
>> > expert
>> >> analysis, not here.**
>> >>
>> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
>> >> admitting
>> > this
>> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> >> --
>> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
>> >>
>> >> Angel wrote:
>> >> > Hi everyone,
>> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to the

> effect
>> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window
>> >> > popped
>> >> > up
>> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close and
>> >> > then

> a
>> >> > gray
>> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and all the
>> >> > buttons
>> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to do
>> >> > it.

> I
>> >> > then
>> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a couple

> of
>> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I
>> >> > trusted
>> > and
>> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed the
>> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else? What
>> >> > else
>> > can
>> >> > I
>> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions would be
>> >> > appreciated.
>> >> > Angel
>> >>
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

>
>
 
A

Angel

No, not yet
Angel

"Buffalo" <Eric@nada.com.invalid> wrote in message
news:z6adnbs-8auVcjLbnZ2dnUVZ_hadnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Angel, have you tried what I suggested?
>
>
 
A

Angel

Hi Gary,
Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
Antivirus program is
F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
Antivirus program?
Angel

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
news:OyIrQL%230HHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Try http://www.killbox.net, Angel. Do you have a file that needs deleting
> that you can't delete because it's "in use"? That's what KillBox is for.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> news:ui2KfM90HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Robear,
> > When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
> > http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link, this
> > page
> > came up: a white page
> >
> > Not Found
> > The requested document was not found on this server
> >

____________________________________________________________________________
> > ____
> >
> > Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)
> >
> > That was the page.
> > Angel
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> > news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he
> >> recommends
> >> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to analyzing

> > the
> >> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates in
> >> one
> >> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the log
> >> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would

like
> > you
> >> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.

> > HiJackThis
> >> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the other
> >> scanners.
> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary S. Terhune
> >> MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> www.grystmill.com
> >>
> >> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> >> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hi PA Bear,
> >> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a local
> >> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to fix
> >> > it
> >> > myself with you guys help.
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > Angel
> >> >
> >> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware,
> >> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
> >> >>
> >> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> >> >>

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
> >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> >> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
> >> >>
> >> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
> >> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to

> > use.
> >> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware

> > with
> >> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> >> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> >> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> >> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> >> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
> >> > expert
> >> >> analysis, not here.**
> >> >>
> >> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
> >> >> admitting
> >> > this
> >> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> >> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> >> >> --
> >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
> >> >>
> >> >> Angel wrote:
> >> >> > Hi everyone,
> >> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to the

> > effect
> >> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window
> >> >> > popped
> >> >> > up
> >> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close and
> >> >> > then

> > a
> >> >> > gray
> >> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and all

the
> >> >> > buttons
> >> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to do
> >> >> > it.

> > I
> >> >> > then
> >> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a

couple
> > of
> >> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I
> >> >> > trusted
> >> > and
> >> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed the
> >> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else? What
> >> >> > else
> >> > can
> >> >> > I
> >> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions would

be
> >> >> > appreciated.
> >> >> > Angel
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>

> >
> >

>
>
 
A

Angel

Hi Gary,
I could not sleep, I got up and decided to run some Cab files by the
*Virus Total* This is the results:
All these had "File is damaged" WIN98_21, 30, 40, 49, 50, 60, 61, 70,
72, Driver20, all found by
F- Prot. The following had this: "next archive could not be found"
antivirus was: NOD32v2.The files: Base4 and WIN98_26. No, I have not done
the rest. A couple I did that were OK. they are: _sys1.cab and _sys1.hdr It
looks like I may have a real problem. Do I or don't I.
Angel

"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
news:eAGo9J$0HHA.1100@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Gary,
> Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
> I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
> about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
> suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
> Antivirus program is
> F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
> Antivirus program?
> Angel
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> news:OyIrQL%230HHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Try http://www.killbox.net, Angel. Do you have a file that needs

deleting
> > that you can't delete because it's "in use"? That's what KillBox is for.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > www.grystmill.com
> >
> > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> > news:ui2KfM90HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > Hi Robear,
> > > When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
> > > http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link,

this
> > > page
> > > came up: a white page
> > >
> > > Not Found
> > > The requested document was not found on this server
> > >

>

____________________________________________________________________________
> > > ____
> > >
> > > Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)
> > >
> > > That was the page.
> > > Angel
> > >
> > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> > > news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > >> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he
> > >> recommends
> > >> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to

analyzing
> > > the
> > >> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates

in
> > >> one
> > >> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the

log
> > >> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would

> like
> > > you
> > >> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.
> > > HiJackThis
> > >> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the

other
> > >> scanners.
> > >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Gary S. Terhune
> > >> MS-MVP Shell/User
> > >> www.grystmill.com
> > >>
> > >> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > >> > Hi PA Bear,
> > >> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a

local
> > >> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to

fix
> > >> > it
> > >> > myself with you guys help.
> > >> > Thanks,
> > >> > Angel
> > >> >
> > >> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > >> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > >> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for

hijackware,
> > >> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> > >> >>

> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
> > >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> > >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > >> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> > >> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
> > >> >>
> > >> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
> > >> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool

to
> > > use.
> > >> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any

hijackware/spyware
> > > with
> > >> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> > >> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> > >> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> > >> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums

for
> > >> > expert
> > >> >> analysis, not here.**
> > >> >>
> > >> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
> > >> >> admitting
> > >> > this
> > >> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> > >> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > >> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Angel wrote:
> > >> >> > Hi everyone,
> > >> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to the
> > > effect
> > >> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window
> > >> >> > popped
> > >> >> > up
> > >> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close and
> > >> >> > then
> > > a
> > >> >> > gray
> > >> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and all

> the
> > >> >> > buttons
> > >> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to

do
> > >> >> > it.
> > > I
> > >> >> > then
> > >> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a

> couple
> > > of
> > >> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I
> > >> >> > trusted
> > >> > and
> > >> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed

the
> > >> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else? What
> > >> >> > else
> > >> > can
> > >> >> > I
> > >> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions

would
> be
> > >> >> > appreciated.
> > >> >> > Angel
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>
 
A

Angel

Hi,
It appears that I only 2 Tiki files in my computer. According to Find files
and folders:
Tiki.avb in "Program Files\Chat\Comicart" And "Program Files\Common
Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationary". These show no signs of virus. There are
some missing.
Maybe I will have to go back to a Drive Image that was done a week ago
if I cannot come up with a solution to the problem. I hate to do it because
I will lose some stuff that I did since that. If that is the only solution,
it is better than going to factory backup. That would be a lot of work to do
all the updates, etc.
Angel

"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
news:%23M7u28A1HHA.3768@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Gary,
> I could not sleep, I got up and decided to run some Cab files by the
> *Virus Total* This is the results:
> All these had "File is damaged" WIN98_21, 30, 40, 49, 50, 60, 61,

70,
> 72, Driver20, all found by
> F- Prot. The following had this: "next archive could not be found"
> antivirus was: NOD32v2.The files: Base4 and WIN98_26. No, I have not done
> the rest. A couple I did that were OK. they are: _sys1.cab and _sys1.hdr

It
> looks like I may have a real problem. Do I or don't I.
> Angel
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> news:eAGo9J$0HHA.1100@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Gary,
> > Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
> > I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
> > about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
> > suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
> > Antivirus program is
> > F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
> > Antivirus program?
> > Angel
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> > news:OyIrQL%230HHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > Try http://www.killbox.net, Angel. Do you have a file that needs

> deleting
> > > that you can't delete because it's "in use"? That's what KillBox is

for.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > > www.grystmill.com
> > >
> > > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ui2KfM90HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > > Hi Robear,
> > > > When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
> > > > http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link,

> this
> > > > page
> > > > came up: a white page
> > > >
> > > > Not Found
> > > > The requested document was not found on this server
> > > >

> >

>

____________________________________________________________________________
> > > > ____
> > > >
> > > > Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)
> > > >
> > > > That was the page.
> > > > Angel
> > > >
> > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > > >> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he
> > > >> recommends
> > > >> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to

> analyzing
> > > > the
> > > >> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates

> in
> > > >> one
> > > >> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the

> log
> > > >> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would

> > like
> > > > you
> > > >> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.
> > > > HiJackThis
> > > >> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the

> other
> > > >> scanners.
> > > >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Gary S. Terhune
> > > >> MS-MVP Shell/User
> > > >> www.grystmill.com
> > > >>
> > > >> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > > >> > Hi PA Bear,
> > > >> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a

> local
> > > >> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to

> fix
> > > >> > it
> > > >> > myself with you guys help.
> > > >> > Thanks,
> > > >> > Angel
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > >> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > > >> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for

> hijackware,
> > > >> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> > > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> > > >> >>

> > http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
> > > >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> > > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> > > >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > > >> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> > > >> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
> > > >> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred

tool
> to
> > > > use.
> > > >> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any

> hijackware/spyware
> > > > with
> > > >> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> > > >> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> > > >> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> > > >> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> > > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums

> for
> > > >> > expert
> > > >> >> analysis, not here.**
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
> > > >> >> admitting
> > > >> > this
> > > >> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable

and
> > > >> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> > > >> >> --
> > > >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > > >> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> Angel wrote:
> > > >> >> > Hi everyone,
> > > >> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to

the
> > > > effect
> > > >> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window
> > > >> >> > popped
> > > >> >> > up
> > > >> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close

and
> > > >> >> > then
> > > > a
> > > >> >> > gray
> > > >> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and

all
> > the
> > > >> >> > buttons
> > > >> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to

> do
> > > >> >> > it.
> > > > I
> > > >> >> > then
> > > >> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a

> > couple
> > > > of
> > > >> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I
> > > >> >> > trusted
> > > >> > and
> > > >> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed

> the
> > > >> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else?

What
> > > >> >> > else
> > > >> > can
> > > >> >> > I
> > > >> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions

> would
> > be
> > > >> >> > appreciated.
> > > >> >> > Angel
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>
 
B

Buffalo

Angel wrote:
> No, not yet
> Angel
>
> "Buffalo" <Eric@nada.com.invalid> wrote in message
> news:z6adnbs-8auVcjLbnZ2dnUVZ_hadnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Angel, have you tried what I suggested?


Thanks for the reply. I was just curious if my post showed up in your
newsreader.
Gary's one of the sharpest and he's a great one to be getting help from.
Hope you get it squared away soon.
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

You don't have a problem -- I don't think. I'd ignore those "errors"
reported by the AV programs and simply concentrate on any MALware they find,
nothing else.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
news:%23M7u28A1HHA.3768@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Gary,
> I could not sleep, I got up and decided to run some Cab files by the
> *Virus Total* This is the results:
> All these had "File is damaged" WIN98_21, 30, 40, 49, 50, 60, 61, 70,
> 72, Driver20, all found by
> F- Prot. The following had this: "next archive could not be found"
> antivirus was: NOD32v2.The files: Base4 and WIN98_26. No, I have not done
> the rest. A couple I did that were OK. they are: _sys1.cab and _sys1.hdr
> It
> looks like I may have a real problem. Do I or don't I.
> Angel
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
> news:eAGo9J$0HHA.1100@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Gary,
>> Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
>> I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
>> about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
>> suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
>> Antivirus program is
>> F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
>> Antivirus program?
>> Angel
>>
>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
>> news:OyIrQL%230HHA.3788@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > Try http://www.killbox.net, Angel. Do you have a file that needs

> deleting
>> > that you can't delete because it's "in use"? That's what KillBox is
>> > for.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Gary S. Terhune
>> > MS-MVP Shell/User
>> > www.grystmill.com
>> >
>> > "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
>> > news:ui2KfM90HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > > Hi Robear,
>> > > When I went to the link that you and Gary mentioned in your post,
>> > > http://aumaha.org/a/quickfix.htm, When I came to the Killbox link,

> this
>> > > page
>> > > came up: a white page
>> > >
>> > > Not Found
>> > > The requested document was not found on this server
>> > >

>>

> ____________________________________________________________________________
>> > > ____
>> > >
>> > > Webserver at Killbox.net (this line was in italics)
>> > >
>> > > That was the page.
>> > > Angel
>> > >
>> > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
>> > > news:%23T2cPVh0HHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > >> Robear said nothing about taking the machine to a shop. What he
>> > >> recommends
>> > >> is to run HijackThis and post the log to a forum dedicated to

> analyzing
>> > > the
>> > >> HJT log that's created when you run it. Robear himself participates

> in
>> > >> one
>> > >> or more of those groups that analyze the HJT log(s). Don't post the

> log
>> > >> here, as this is not the proper place to do so. Personally, I would

>> like
>> > > you
>> > >> to go to the following site and do *everything* that's suggested.
>> > > HiJackThis
>> > >> is the last item on the list, to be run after you've run all the

> other
>> > >> scanners.
>> > >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> Gary S. Terhune
>> > >> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> > >> www.grystmill.com
>> > >>
>> > >> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message
>> > >> news:ujnvh0g0HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > >> > Hi PA Bear,
>> > >> > For your information the last time I took the Computer to a

> local
>> > >> > repair, IT REALLY WAS MESSED UP WHEN I GOT IT BACK. I will try to

> fix
>> > >> > it
>> > >> > myself with you guys help.
>> > >> > Thanks,
>> > >> > Angel
>> > >> >
>> > >> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > >> > news:uRWaJjg0HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > >> >> The machine's been hijacked! Run a /thorough/ check for

> hijackware,
>> > >> >> including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> > >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> > >> >>

>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
>> > >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> > >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> > >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> > >> >> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> > >> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
>> > >> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool

> to
>> > > use.
>> > >> >> It will help you to both identify and remove any

> hijackware/spyware
>> > > with
>> > >> >> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> > >> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> > >> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
>> > >> >> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
>> > >> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums

> for
>> > >> > expert
>> > >> >> analysis, not here.**
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in
>> > >> >> admitting
>> > >> > this
>> > >> >> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable
>> > >> >> and
>> > >> >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> > >> >> --
>> > >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> > >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> > >> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin DTS-L.org
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Angel wrote:
>> > >> >> > Hi everyone,
>> > >> >> > I was on the 'net and I received this pop up. It said to
>> > >> >> > the
>> > > effect
>> > >> >> > Error alert. I think that is what it said at the top. A window
>> > >> >> > popped
>> > >> >> > up
>> > >> >> > wanting me to download a registry cleaner. I click the close
>> > >> >> > and
>> > >> >> > then
>> > > a
>> > >> >> > gray
>> > >> >> > box that wanted me download a program with an ok button and all

>> the
>> > >> >> > buttons
>> > >> >> > at top were grayed out you could not close. I was not about to

> do
>> > >> >> > it.
>> > > I
>> > >> >> > then
>> > >> >> > did the Ctrl-Alt-Del and got it out that way. This happened a

>> couple
>> > > of
>> > >> >> > times in 2 days. I had just opened a newsletter from a site I
>> > >> >> > trusted
>> > >> > and
>> > >> >> > went to the website and shortly got that. I then unsubscribed

> the
>> > >> >> > newsletter. Did it come from the website or someplace else?
>> > >> >> > What
>> > >> >> > else
>> > >> > can
>> > >> >> > I
>> > >> >> > do to prevent this type of thing happening. Any suggestions

> would
>> be
>> > >> >> > appreciated.
>> > >> >> > Angel
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >
>> > >> >
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

>
>
 
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Hugh Candlin

"Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message news:eAGo9J$0HHA.1100@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Gary,
> Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
> I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
> about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
> suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
> Antivirus program is
> F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
> Antivirus program?
> Angel


It is a simple matter for you to determine that.

Run the scan against the Win 98 SE CD-ROM.

If it tells you that the CD-ROM is infected,
you'll know for sure that F-Prot is not reliable.

--
"You can fool some of the people all of the time,
and those are the ones you want to concentrate on."
 
A

Angel

Hugh,
I put a CD in the CD-ROM in order to scan, clicked on track 1, ran the
scan and nothing showed up in the results.
Angel

"Hugh Candlin" <sure@dream.on> wrote in message
news:u9rQsTF1HHA.1336@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> "Angel" <angel@noway.com> wrote in message

news:eAGo9J$0HHA.1100@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Gary,
> > Great to see you back!! Have you been reading the other posts?
> > I was having trouble posting. It became a string. Some of it was
> > about the Virus found by Avast! I had put it through the Virus Total as
> > suggested by PCR. One of the scans found that the file is damaged. That
> > Antivirus program is
> > F-Prot Version 4.3.2.48 Last Update 2007-07-31. How reliable is that
> > Antivirus program?
> > Angel

>
> It is a simple matter for you to determine that.
>
> Run the scan against the Win 98 SE CD-ROM.
>
> If it tells you that the CD-ROM is infected,
> you'll know for sure that F-Prot is not reliable.
>
> --
> "You can fool some of the people all of the time,
> and those are the ones you want to concentrate on."
>
 

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