Re: [PCWorks] How do I get this out of my system tray?
- From: james@xxxxxxxxxx
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:30:46 -0500
Not only is downloading something like this a hoax, but it is in
itself a malware, whether a virus or spyware. Clicking on it poses a
security risk. The best thing to do when you see a popup that says you
need to download an antivirus or antispyware program is to click on
the x that is in the upper right-hand corner and close it. Never click
on the ad.
You don't really nee to launch the program for the pop-up to appear
on your screen, though this would appear that a spyware program was
sneaking right through your internet explorer. The best thing to do is
restore your computer to a previous date, and to remember to never
click on one of those ads. Spybot may not be able to take care of it,
as it shows up as an anti-spyware program, not spyware itself.
James R. Henry
Morro Rock Computer
www.DuoBiz.com[1]
> You should be able to take care of it with SpyBot: Search and Destroy. I run
> both SpyBot and AdAware, as they each look for different kinds of spyware.
> I'm not sure if the site you mentioned is a legit site, but I will try and
> find out for you. However, any site thats is that eagar to get you to
> download somthing for free is usually a hoax.
>
> On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 8:44 AM, LarryB <larryb227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> During a period on the internet I was attacked by this scanning device
>> that wants me to buy their software to prevent spam etc.
>>
>> Somehow it ended up in a blinking mode in the sys tray and I can not
>> get rid of it. From time to time it pops up saying my computer is at
>> risk and I should do something.
>>
>> If I click on the icon either right or left it takes me to this web
>> site. http://www.antispycheck.com/?aid12[2]
>>
>> What was also interesting was I was using FF but this came up in IE
>> which I did not launch.
>>
>> I have used msconfig and the startup tab to no avail. I also used TUT
>> (The ultimate troubleshooter)which to me at least tells me what things
>> are for.
>>
>> I have removed a file of sorts with the add remove programs.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>> --
>> Larry Browning
>> K & L Electronics
>> Anderson, SC
Links:
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[1] http://www.DuoBiz.com
[2] http://www.antispycheck.com/?aid12
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