RE: Security -- "Message Alerts"

My reply is at the bottom of your message :


"N" wrote:

Hello —

Background:
I have an Intel-based desktop PC (2.6GHz) and I am running my applications
on a Windows XP Home Edition platform.

Problem:
I keep on getting these "messages" every 10 minutes 24/7 that say my
registry is corrupt, I have viruses, blah blah blah. This happens every day
(again 24/7) and has been happening since the last two (2) months. If I am
away from my PC for a few hours, then the message windows INUNDATE the screen
interface. When I am using my PC to get my work done, these messages cause
an enormous amount of interruption.

The Alert Messages point mention a web address and say that if I download a
program, that is the way to remove the viruses/registry corruption, etc.
Then, it will charge $20-$30 for the program! Clearly, it appears as a sales
gimmick. I only have ONE question as I am not even concerned for the
contents within those messages, and that question is HOW do I get rid of the
Alert Messages?

Troubleshooting I have done:
(1) Ran virus and spyware detection scans . . . and removed all infected
files. There were only two.
(2) I have gone to the My Computer icon and from one of the menus, disabled
Remote Connection
(3) Deleted temporary internet files within my Internet Explorer browser, etc.
(4) Deleted Windows messenger using one of the features from the Control Panel
(5) Rebooted my PC (warm and cold)

But what can I do so that I do not get any such programmed messages. Again,
I feel it is a sales gimmick.
Please help ASAP!!!

My email address is n2006@xxxxxxx

Thanks very much!!!




Hello . First , I am afraid we can't contact you via email . Posted here =
answered here.

Then , you computer is infected with well known trojans from the Smithfraud
family , I guess . These nasty trojans are mixed malware =>
trojan/spyware/phishing as they try to charge you .

To remove it , perform carefully the "Check for and remove" instructions in
my web-site
http://pandaman.my.contact.bg

Then , it is really important you visit the "Protect your PC" section to
learn how to protect your computer
Hope I can help you .



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