Re: Spyware

From: Wilmer (iampogi_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/01/05 

Date: Sun, 1 May 2005 07:07:02 -0700

"Malke" wrote:

> Wilmer wrote:
>
> > I need help!!!
> >
> > my computer has a red screen with a message in the middle inside a
> > block box saying "Danger Spyware" that does not want to gom away, and
> > i have two of each on all of my icons in my dasktop and i can't use my
> > right click on my mouse. If i delete one it deletes both and if i add
> > one, it adds two.
> >
> > I have already ran Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta, Adaware SE, and Spybot
> > SD in safe mode and have deleted all spyware and virus that it has
> > detected and still the same result. have already cleaned the files in
> > the regestry under khlm and hkcu and still did not solved the problem.
> > I tried creating a new profile but still negative result.
> >
>
> The screen with the message is just a picture. To remove it, go to the
> Display applet in Control Panel and look on the Desktop tab. Click on
> Customize Desktop, and then click on the Web tab. You will see that
> there are checkmarks next to "My Current Home Page" and probably "Lock
> Desktop Items". Uncheck these. By highlighting the "My Current Home
> Page" and clicking on the Properties button, you will be able to
> determine the name of the file that is the message. It might be called
> something like "security.html" or the like.
>
> Of course you want to click Apply and OK out when you've made your
> changes. Then you want to find the *.html malware file and delete it.
>
> In your cleaning procedures which you detailed, I don't see mention of
> scanning in Safe Mode with an antivirus program. Which antivirus are
> you using - name and version?
>
> Malke
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> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Malke,

Thanks for your reply, but unfortunately I forgot to mention that I tried
that already and it still did not work. Everything possible that can be done
on Display Properties I have done it. If you have any another suggestions I
woul appreciate it very much.

thanks

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