Guest SUE Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Hi There Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but how do I get rid of it. Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report this rogue program. It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system. Any help would be helpful. Thanks in advance Sue Quote
Guest Peter Foldes Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/E...2/Antivirus2008 http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re...virus-2008-2009 How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but > how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue ></span> Quote
Guest Richard Urban Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove this infection from six computers. You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue </span> Quote
Guest Sue Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 Hi Thanks everyone this has helped and cleared the nasty program Thanks once angain Sue "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23e52Q%23u%23IHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> >I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove >this infection from six computers. > > You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php > > -- > > Richard Urban > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience > > > > "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message > news:u4nUaxs%23IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> >> Hi There >> Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program >> but how do I get rid of it. >> Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report >> this rogue program. >> It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my >> system. >> Any help would be helpful. >> Thanks in advance >> >> >> Sue</span> > </span> Quote
Guest SCSIraidGURU Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 I just had it. Avast Pro removed three process files. You need to remove the antivirus xp 2008 directory and registry entries in safe mode and run a anti-virus scan in safe mode. Then, it also launched several other trojans. Search and Destroy did an excellent job on killing other ones. Look for a wininet.ini in your c:\windows directory. Open it. If its a name of the virus, delete the ini and reboot. It took me 4 days to fight it off. I had UAC off. I turned UAC on and removed part of the files. Turned UAC off and went into safe mode and removed more with Trendmicro free scan, Avast Pro scan, and Search and Destroy. Also, disable system restore because they hide in it. Delete your temp file directories. Avast has one hiding in its temp file area. -- SCSIraidGURU Michael A. McKenney 'www.SCSIraidGURU.com' (http://www.SCSIraidGURU.com) Supermicro X7DWA-N server board pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons 16GB DDR667 SAS RAID eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card Quote
Guest Milo Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 For Advisory parallel to this concern Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point out/convey links and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec... Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008. See this instances http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/ "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue </span> Quote
Guest oblique1 Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Hi, I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way from fixed. I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ... For example: My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift. Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings Control Panel". So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords every time i get an email .. JEEZ!! I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ... Can someone please put me in the right direction style_emoticons/ thanks in advance for any good advice... "Milo" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > For Advisory parallel to this concern > > Its becoming common this days just be advised about links attached via > e-mails, IM message and private message on social networking site that point > out/convey links > and suddenly you can be prompted by a flash update, download or codec... > Anti-virus 2008 is just one of 3 end product malwares that comes with the > package the most visible on is ANtivirus 2008. > > See this instances > > http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-trojan-bait-cnn-videos/ > > > > "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message > news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> > > Hi There > > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > > but how do I get rid of it. > > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > > this rogue program. > > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > > system. > > Any help would be helpful. > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > Sue </span> > </span> Quote
Guest Kayman Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:27:00 -0700, oblique1 wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Hi, > I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from > microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way > from fixed. > I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i've made > things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on ... </span> How to remove Antivirus XP 2008 (Uninstall Instructions) http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re...tivirus-xp-2008 --or-- XP (Vista) Antivirus 2008 Removal Instructions (Antivirus XP 2008) http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/xp...-antivirus-2008 --or-- How to remove XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntiVirus http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-re...virus-2008-2009 and/or-- Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe In future: Routinely practice Safe-Hex! http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp Quote
Guest Maurice N ~ MVP Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Be extremely careful about any email that claims or appears to look to be from Microsoft that has email attachments. There are a number of fake emails from admin (at) microsoft (dot) com MS never ever sends unsolicited items by email. On the rogue message, if still present, use press and hold ALT key, then press F4 function key to get it closed. Since it appears you have residual infection issues, let me suggest you get guided help. Read the topmost directions at one of the following forums and post your logs as required by that forum. Do NOT post your logs here on the MS newsgroups. http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html, http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewforum.php?f=11 http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showforum=18 http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.ph...php?showforum=7, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here. Make very sure you read and follow the very topmost instructions at theforum you have selected.--Maurice NMS-MVP--"oblique1" <oblique1@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in messagenews:D2D4C073-2060-489C-95DB-297C93D807B6@microsoft.com...> Hi,>> I've also been infected with this .. yeah through an email from> microsoft.com .. should have been more alert I guess .. but anyway its way> from fixed.>> I was able to disable the thing and delete part of it, but I think i'vemade> things worse somehow becaues bits and pieces of it are still hanging on...>> For example:>> My desktop has been replaced by an Anti-virus message that I can't shift.> Also, I can no longer access my screen savers because when I go through> control panel to set the screen saver I get this message "Your system> administrator has disabled launching of the Display Settings ControlPanel".> So I can't change any settings ... Its also now prompting me for passwords> every time i get an email .. JEEZ!!>> I'm having trouble installing the malware program that was recommended ...>> Can someone please put me in the right direction style_emoticons/>> thanks in advance for any good advice...> Quote
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Run the application and this should pick up and remove the problem. (www.malwarebytes.org) -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Hi There > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > but how do I get rid of it. > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > this rogue program. > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > system. > Any help would be helpful. > Thanks in advance > > > Sue </span> Quote
Guest Chris Barnes Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Richard Urban wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove > this infection from six computers. > > You can get it here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php</span> I'll 2nd this suggestion. MalwareBytes is a very nice program for getting rid of pesky virii that other AV programs miss. -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Chris Barnes AOL IM: CNBarnes chris-barnes@tamu.edu Yahoo IM: chrisnbarnes Quote
Guest Paul Montgomery Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:36:00 -0500, Chris Barnes <chris-barnes@tamu.edu> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >I'll 2nd this suggestion. MalwareBytes is a very nice program for >getting rid of pesky virii that other AV programs miss.</span> I'll have to take everyone's word on this: I've never HAD a virus or malware infestation in 17+ years online - and I've never had any protection program find one before it infested - so I don't know from experience if it's better than others or not. Quote
Guest oblique1 Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm finally free of the thing! Ended up getting the Microsoft OneCare in addition to the malwarebytes program, so hjopefully this will turn out ok. In future, I certainly won't be opening any email ... even if they're from microsoft.com thanks again for the advice:) "John Barnett MVP" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Run the application and this > should pick up and remove the problem. (www.malwarebytes.org) > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "SUE" <susan.davies3@btconnect.com> wrote in message > news:u4nUaxs#IHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> > > Hi There > > Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program > > but how do I get rid of it. > > Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report > > this rogue program. > > It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my > > system. > > Any help would be helpful. > > Thanks in advance > > > > > > Sue </span> > > </span> Quote
Guest lindamackum Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 it is a virus that is really hard to get rid of... i already got this on my pc a few weeks ago, however i cannot tell you how to remove it i dealt with a computer technician to remove it from 'pcrepairexperts.net' (http://www.pcrepairexperts.net) site. they are able to connect by remote and repair/clean your pc. since then i dont have any problem. let me know if this is working... linda -- lindamackum Quote
Guest SCSIraidGURU Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 After a week of fighting that virus and other Trojans. Backup data tonight. Surgical strike tomorrow. -- SCSIraidGURU Michael A. McKenney 'www.SCSIraidGURU.com' (http://www.SCSIraidGURU.com) Supermicro X7DWA-N server board pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons 16GB DDR667 SAS RAID eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card Quote
Guest Peter Foldes Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "lindamackum" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message > <span style="color:blue"> > it is a virus that is really hard to get rid of... i already got this on > my pc a few weeks ago, however i cannot tell you how to remove it i</span> Quote
Guest Paul Montgomery Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM </span> Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me. Quote
Guest Paul Montgomery Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:23:11 -0500, Paul Montgomery <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> >wrote: ><span style="color:green"> >>Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM </span> > >Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me.</span> Besides, spammers rarely post on topic. Turn your spam-catcher sensitivity down lower. Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM It IS SPAM -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Paul Montgomery" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> > wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > >Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM </span> > > Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me. > </span> Quote
Guest Paul Montgomery Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:06:04 -0700, Mick Murphy <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >It IS SPAM >-- </span> Now that you've jumped on the SPAM bandwagon, I'm CONVINCED that it's not. Go have another pint you old drunk. Quote
Guest FromTheRafters Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM .... and me, fresh out of medals to award. "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%2335jOLd$IHA.5192@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "lindamackum" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message ><span style="color:blue"> > it is a virus that is really hard to get rid of... i already got this on > my pc a few weeks ago, however i cannot tell you how to remove it i</span> Quote
Guest Peter Foldes Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM That is why that same post is posted to at least 12 other newsgroups that I can see -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Paul Montgomery" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:0bu7a497j3luaqqhonardc4gbsl1qdeabl@4ax.com...<span style="color:blue"> > On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> > wrote: > <span style="color:green"> >>Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM </span> > > Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me.</span> Quote
Guest mikeyhsd Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Re: I consider this as SPAM as was about 12 other messages, which no one complained about. mikeyhsd@sprintpcs.com "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:uVg6lin$IHA.3556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... That is why that same post is posted to at least 12 other newsgroups that I can see -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Paul Montgomery" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:0bu7a497j3luaqqhonardc4gbsl1qdeabl@4ax.com...<span style="color:blue"> > On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> > wrote: > <span style="color:green"> >>Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as SPAM </span> > > Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me.</span> Quote
Guest macuser Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 i wanna cry so bad because i don't know what this is or how i got it on his computer and i wont rest till i fix it. -- macuser Quote
Guest macuser Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 i downloaded that malwarebytes anti-malware program but it just scans everything doesnt show how to get rid of anything. i think you have to purchase it to get rid of the xp 2008. i dunno i need help this is driving me crazy i know its driving everyone else to. i feel your pain people and im not a pc user. -- macuser Quote
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