Re: Unwanted Icon in System Tray

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MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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MJMP wrote:

I believe there is a type of spyware sitting in my System Tray. It is an icon that changes from a blue circle with a yellow "X" to a yellow question mark. When I click on it, it takes me to the following website: www.virusburst.com.

In the attempt to remove this icon, I have done the following:
- Anti-virus/Anti-spyware scan conducted with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.
- Scan conducted with A-Squared (Free) EMSI Software.
- Scan conducted with Ad Aware SE Personal.
- Scan condcuted with Windows Defender (Beta 2).
NOTE: Scans did not remove the icon.

I have also verified that the Start Up folder. The folder did not show any "unusual" programs.

I fear that the program is hidden some where in the Registry (or some where else deeper in my system).

Any assistance you can provide on how to remove this icon/software from my system will be helpful. Thank you in advance!
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