Guest Laurie Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in C:\users\AppData\Roamong\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help? Quote
Guest Malke Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Laurie wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal instructions: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! Quote
Guest ferrisits Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 It is difficult to say anything regarding this as you have mention only Anti Virus 2008 however you may isolate if the issue is caused by Norton. Disable the Norton 2008 from the startup and check. 1. Click Start Peal button . 2. In search button type " msconfig " 3. In the system configuration window click on startup tab at top. 4. Uncheck the Norton that you find 5. Click on Apply and ok to close the window 6. Restart the PC. -- ferrisits Quote
Guest Laurie Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware is gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with the program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a Norton program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is GONE! Thanks again! "Malke" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Laurie wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found > > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and > > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it > > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. > > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got > > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> > > No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are > called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > instructions: > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! > </span> Quote
Guest Mike Hall - MVP Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 "Laurie" <Laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:46995684-982F-498A-AC25-1B3172ADB821@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> >I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware is > gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with the > program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a Norton > program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is GONE! > Thanks > again! > > "Malke" wrote: ><span style="color:green"> >> Laurie wrote: >><span style="color:darkred"> >> > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the >> > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found >> > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up >> > in >> > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu >> > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a >> > few >> > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and >> > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it >> > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could >> > see. >> > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got >> > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> >> >> No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They >> are >> called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in >> reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal >> instructions: >> >> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 >> >> Malke >> -- >> MS-MVP >> Elephant Boy Computers >> www.elephantboycomputers.com >> Don't Panic! >></span></span> You should be leery of Norton products too.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...whelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx Quote
Guest Malke Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 Laurie wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware > is gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with > the program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a > Norton program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is > GONE! Thanks again!</span> You're most welcome, Laurie. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! Quote
Guest Lester Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Here is the web site that offers the product http://www.vav2008.com/ I installed it and am trying to get my money back to no avail. I told them that I was going to report it to the attorney general, better business bureau and chamber of commerce. I think I am out the $68 + they charged me - not the original amount they said they would charge ($38). "Laurie" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found many > viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and won't > let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it when I went > into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. I have Norton > antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got nothing. I want to > get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> Quote
Guest Pete Stavrakoglou Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 "Lester" <Lester@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:52890558-A1FD-4486-BB68-76480BECEC07@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > Here is the web site that offers the product > > http://www.vav2008.com/ > > I installed it and am trying to get my money back to no avail. I told them > that I was going to report it to the attorney general, better business > bureau > and chamber of commerce. I think I am out the $68 + they charged me - not > the > original amount they said they would charge ($38).</span> If you paid for it using your credit card, contact you credit card company and order a "charge-back". Tell you company that you've attempted to resolve this with the software company but have had no success. You will get credited. Quote
Guest austin Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 what antivirus product to you recommend? PC Tools? MS Live OneCare? "Malke" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Laurie wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found > > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and > > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it > > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. > > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got > > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> > > No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are > called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > instructions: > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! > </span> Quote
Guest Malke Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 austin wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > what antivirus product to you recommend? PC Tools? MS Live OneCare?</span> Neither of those. I like NOD32 (commercial) or Avast if you need a free one. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! Quote
Guest wergtqr Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 'Malke[_2_ Wrote: <span style=color:blue"> > ;660475]austin wrote: > - > what antivirus product to you recommend? PC Tools? MS Live OneCare?- > > </span> AVG free and Aavast are free for use. -- wergtqr Quote
Guest Nicholas Hall Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 My AV/security suite of choose is Kaspersky. NIK "wergtqr" <wergtqr.2a4e9b3@vistabanter.com> wrote in message news:wergtqr.2a4e9b3@vistabanter.com...<span style="color:blue"> > > 'Malke[_2_ Wrote:<span style=color:green"> >> ;660475]austin wrote: >> - >> what antivirus product to you recommend? PC Tools? MS Live OneCare?- >> >></span> > > > AVG free and Aavast are free for use. > > > > > -- > wergtqr > </span> Quote
Guest Martina Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 I'm having the same problem. Is there another fix, because my system won't let me access bleepingcomputer.com. Please HELP Thanks Martina "Laurie" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found many > viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and won't > let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it when I went > into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. I have Norton > antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got nothing. I want to > get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> Quote
Guest Malke Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 Martina wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I'm having the same problem. Is there another fix, because my system > won't > let me access bleepingcomputer.com. Please HELP</span> There is no magic solution. Get tools, updates, and instructions from a different, known-clean computer. Your alternative is to either take the infected machine to a professional computer repair shop (not a BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place) or back up your data and do a clean install of Windows. Your choice. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ Quote
Guest broomrider Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 "Malke" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Laurie wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found > > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and > > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it > > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. > > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got > > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> > > No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are > called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > instructions: > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! > </span> Quote
Guest broomrider Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 I have the same problem. This Antivirus loaded itself when I logged onto a site for posters. I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to the www.bleepingcomputessite and I'm told that I can't do that. So now what am I to do? "Malke" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Laurie wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > > Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the > > computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found > > many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in > > C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu > > It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few > > days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and > > won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it > > when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. > > I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got > > nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> > > No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are > called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > instructions: > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! > </span> Quote
Guest Hank Arnold (MVP) Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Use the link provided. The one you give doesn't work. -- Regards, Hank Arnold Microsoft MVP Windows Server - Directory Services broomrider wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > I have the same problem. This Antivirus loaded itself when I logged onto a > site for posters. I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to the > www.bleepingcomputessite and I'm told that I can't do that. So now what am I > to do? > > "Malke" wrote: > <span style="color:green"> >> Laurie wrote: >><span style="color:darkred"> >>> Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the >>> computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found >>> many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in >>> C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu >>> It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few >>> days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and >>> won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it >>> when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. >>> I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got >>> nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?</span> >> No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are >> called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in >> reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal >> instructions: >> >> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 >> >> Malke >> -- >> MS-MVP >> Elephant Boy Computers >> www.elephantboycomputers.com >> Don't Panic! >></span></span> Quote
Guest Dave Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 I couldn't get to Malke's link either. I was able to bring it up by typing the URL into FF. However, no links on the page work, and it appears the site is having problems. -- Vista Home Premium 32 SP1 http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Hank Arnold (MVP)" <rasilon@aol.com> wrote in message news:#$qNJD78IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Use the link provided. The one you give doesn't work. > > -- > > Regards, > Hank Arnold > Microsoft MVP > Windows Server - Directory Services > > broomrider wrote:<span style="color:green"> >> I have the same problem. This Antivirus loaded itself when I logged onto >> a site for posters. I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to the >> www.bleepingcomputessite and I'm told that I can't do that. So now what >> am I to do? >> >> "Malke" wrote: >><span style="color:darkred"> >>> Laurie wrote: >>> >>>> Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the >>>> computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found >>>> many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up >>>> in >>>> C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu >>>> It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a >>>> few >>>> days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and >>>> won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it >>>> when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could >>>> see. >>>> I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got >>>> nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help? >>> No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They >>> are >>> called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in >>> reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal >>> instructions: >>> >>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 >>> >>> Malke >>> -- >>> MS-MVP >>> Elephant Boy Computers >>> www.elephantboycomputers.com >>> Don't Panic! >>></span></span> > </span> Quote
Guest Dave Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 After further review, I discovered that no links in news posts worked, so I closed and restarted FireFox, and now they work. Including Malke's. Pardon the interruption. -- Vista Home Premium 32 SP1 http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Dave" <dave@beepbeep.com> wrote in message news:ui5M$$98IHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > I couldn't get to Malke's link either. I was able to bring it up by > typing the URL into FF. > However, no links on the page work, and it appears the site is having > problems. > > > -- > Vista Home Premium 32 SP1 > http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview > > > "Hank Arnold (MVP)" <rasilon@aol.com> wrote in message > news:#$qNJD78IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> >> Use the link provided. The one you give doesn't work. >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> Hank Arnold >> Microsoft MVP >> Windows Server - Directory Services >> >> broomrider wrote:<span style="color:darkred"> >>> I have the same problem. This Antivirus loaded itself when I logged >>> onto a site for posters. I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to >>> the www.bleepingcomputessite and I'm told that I can't do that. So now >>> what am I to do? >>> >>> "Malke" wrote: >>> >>>> Laurie wrote: >>>> >>>>> Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on >>>>> the >>>>> computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has >>>>> found >>>>> many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up >>>>> in >>>>> C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu >>>>> It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a >>>>> few >>>>> days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat >>>>> and >>>>> won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find >>>>> it >>>>> when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could >>>>> see. >>>>> I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got >>>>> nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone >>>>> help? >>>> No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They >>>> are >>>> called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in >>>> reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal >>>> instructions: >>>> >>>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 >>>> >>>> Malke >>>> -- >>>> MS-MVP >>>> Elephant Boy Computers >>>> www.elephantboycomputers.com >>>> Don't Panic! >>>></span> >> </span></span> Quote
Guest Megan Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 > No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are<span style="color:blue"> > called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > instructions: > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008 > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! ></span> Are you sure that the Malwarebytes' programme is safe to use, im scared to use it as i dont know if its more spyware! Antivirus 08 is driving me crazy! thanks. x Quote
Guest Malke Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Megan wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Are you sure that the Malwarebytes' programme is safe to use, im scared to > use it as i dont know if its more spyware! Antivirus 08 is driving me > crazy! thanks. x</span> Yes, I am sure that Malwarebytes' program is safe or I wouldn't recommend it. Neither would the good people at BleepingComputer.com. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ Quote
Guest Maurice N ~ MVP Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 <kibbitz> Laurie, MBAM is an entirely legitimate and very useful tool. It is higly regarded in the anti-malware community. Sometimes you can get shook up by an infection, but you can bank on Malke's advice. Don't be scared. But do take action promptly. </kibbitz> -- Maurice N MS-MVP -- "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:elgIeg8%23IHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Megan wrote: > ><span style="color:green"> >> Are you sure that the Malwarebytes' programme is safe to use, im scared >> to >> use it as i dont know if its more spyware! Antivirus 08 is driving me >> crazy! thanks. x</span> > > Yes, I am sure that Malwarebytes' program is safe or I wouldn't recommend > it. Neither would the good people at BleepingComputer.com. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! > FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ > </span> Quote
Guest nelia Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Hello guys.. Today I finally found the solution to the virus... I fixed half of it yesterday but did not know what to do to get back my programs on start menu... After searching for a while. i fould something that TOTALLY cleared my PC in a matter of 15 min and i just had to run it.. I am OMG soooo HAPPY.... it was a pain in the ass and it was the worst virus I have dealt with... so here is the link if anyone is interested in trying.. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix hope it fixed yours as fast as it fixed mine.. and do share with others.. Cheers On Aug 1, 10:28Â am, "Dave" <d...@beepbeep.com> wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > Afterfurther review, I discovered that no links in news posts worked, so I > closed and restarted FireFox, and now they work. Â Including Malke's. > Pardon the interruption. > > -- > Vista Home Premium 32 SP1http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview > > "Dave" <d...@beepbeep.com> wrote in message > > news:ui5M$$98IHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > ><span style="color:green"> > > I couldn't get to Malke's link either. Â I was able to bring it up by > > typing the URL into FF. > > However, no links on the page work, and it appears the site is having > > problems.</span> ><span style="color:green"> > > -- > > Vista Home Premium 32 SP1 > >http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview</span> ><span style="color:green"> > > "Hank Arnold (MVP)" <rasi...@aol.com> wrote in message > >news:#$qNJD78IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<span style="color:darkred"> > >> Use the link provided. The one you give doesn't work.</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >> --</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >> Regards, > >> Hank Arnold > >> Microsoft MVP > >> Windows Server - Directory Services</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >> broomrider wrote: > >>> I have the same problem. Â ThisAntivirusloaded itself when I logged > >>> onto a site for posters. Â I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to > >>> thewww.bleepingcomputessiteand I'm told that I can't do that. Â So now > >>> what am I to do?</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >>> "Malke" wrote:</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >>>> Laurie wrote:</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >>>>> Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on > >>>>> the > >>>>> computer saying I need to downloanAntivirus2008and that it has > >>>>> found > >>>>> many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up > >>>>> in > >>>>> C:usersAppDataRoamongMicrosoftWindowsStartMenu > >>>>> It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a > >>>>> few > >>>>> days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat > >>>>> and > >>>>> won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find > >>>>> it > >>>>> when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could > >>>>>see. > >>>>> I have Nortonantivirusinstalled and I ran a scan on the file but got > >>>>> nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone > >>>>> help? > >>>> No. This is one of the many rogueantivirus/antimalwareprograms. They > >>>> are > >>>> called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in > >>>> reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal > >>>> instructions:</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >>>>http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re.../antivirus-2008</span></span> ><span style="color:green"><span style="color:darkred"> > >>>> Malke > >>>> -- > >>>> MS-MVP > >>>> Elephant Boy Computers > >>>>www.elephantboycomputers.com > >>>> Don't Panic!- Hide quoted text -</span></span> > > - Show quoted text -</span> Quote
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