I did the X clicking but that would not work. It would come back quicker than it appeared the first time. I finally had to go to the Task Manager to stop it running. LarryB Have a great day james@xxxxxxxxxx wrote: > 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 > > ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-