Re: virus

On 03/11/2009 09:04 PM, LUCY sent:
I have a virus that seems to have hijacked my dial up internet connection. It
won't let me log on to microsoft sites and keeps turning off my auto updates.
It also adds an internet connection of its own "z-cnnect".I keep getting a
msg telling me to download registry updates from www.restorefix.com.
I have re installed windows so am now back to xp sp1. Also I am unable to re
format my hard drive.
Grateful for any assistance.

Hello Lucy:

If you are still infected, it probably /would/ be best to reformat your
hard disk drive before re-installing Windows XP.

According to some Internet resources, of course
<hxxp:www.restorefix.com> does *NOT* have a good reputation.

If you have access to the service pack 3 update CD, do update at your
soonest convenience after system re-installation. If you don't have
access, you may request an update CD from Microsoft:

<https://om2.one.microsoft.com/opa/start.om?StoreID=CE6E3AFC-6B25-4F99-8913-3E3453AD966D&LocaleCode=en-us&NewTrans=1>

Pete
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