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[Grizzy]

So...by some twisted fortune my computer has been finally wiped...while some files have not been backed up. While I hopped off this double edged sword...there is a pop up that's been annoying me. It switches messages and I'm thinking there is around 5 of them total. I've been swearing it's ad/spyware, but I've done runs with my adware and antivirus and pick up nothing.
Yet the clear advertisement of a site to "fix my registry" at the bottom of the messages are a sure sign this pop up can only lead to trouble.
I need aid on how to detect this problem so I can eradicate this foolish bug out of my computer!

Edited by Grizzy, 06 April 2008 - 07:46 PM.

[ToxicS]

It's spyware or someone used the "Messenger" exploit and sent a message to your computer.

Go to Control Panel then Administrative Tools then Services and then look for "Messenger" and disable it.

Also, you should download hijackthis http://www.spywarein...jn/programs.php and do a scan of the registry and pm me your log. I can spot which programs are spyware for you.

[Grizzy]

can't you like manipulate the information I give you to attack me?
0_O

the CP thing didn't work so long...

[ToxicS]

It's just processes. There's no way I can attack you with that information.

[zpoy]

I use CCleaner to clean my registry and make backups. I wouldn't use anything that advertises using popups. Sounds just like adware or something else.

[ToxicS]

... you don't understand. hijackthis has been used by professional computer technicians to remove spyware and viruses that aren't detectable by their antivirus or anti-spyware. Google it if you don't believe me. Whatever, it's your choice. I wasn't trying to harm your computer.

Edited by Toxic-Snipe, 08 April 2008 - 01:48 PM.

['B']

edit: oops

Edited by CodeDreamer, 09 April 2008 - 04:14 PM.

[Grizzy]

I know hijackthis works..I just have trust issues with strangers >.>

[ToxicS]

oh ok.