Computer Problem

Dream · Nov 24, 2008

I been having trouble this since yesterday. I got red x thing on my computer and every time I click on it, a pop up pops up asking me to download some virus program. I think it a virus that I got from my friend looking up stupid porn on my laptop >.<.

Well here a picture of it and I want to know how to get rid of it.

EDIT: The thing is call spy remover 2008, I look it up and it some type of virus.

LilRabbit · Nov 24, 2008

Eddy said:
I been having trouble this since yesterday. I got red x thing on my computer and every time I click on it, a pop up pops up asking me to download some virus program. I think it a virus that I got from my friend looking up stupid porn on my laptop >.<.

Well here a picture of it and I want to know how to get rid of it.

EDIT: The thing is call spy remover 2008, I look it up and it some type of virus.

Granted, that looks like the Windows XP security center icon (which will warn you when there's no anti-virus detected)... I've never seen a message popup message quite like that. So if that's the actual error message, I'd be willing to say you've got a virus or some form of malware - and I'd advise NOT downloading whatever it's insisting you download.

chevre · Nov 24, 2008

You could try running Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA

Corri · Nov 24, 2008

avast! antivirus - high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in
Download that, run the boot time scan. Problem solved... and yes that is a virus you are plagued with.

Mr Alex · Nov 24, 2008

SmitFraudFix

Smitfraudfix cleared up a problem extremly similar to that, just follow the instructions on it and it should dominate that stuff off of there, then if you can find the folder it was in DELETE. I forgot to end the process of a virus and wondered why its folder wouldn't delete.

Henry · Nov 30, 2008

I've had this on my old Windows XP computer before. It's definitely a virus, but on my old computer it was called "Windows Antivirus 2008" and was impossible to destroy :damnpc: , so I had my computer reimaged.

FluffyFluffers · Nov 30, 2008

Dou ble click it >.>.

kevindhca · Nov 30, 2008

This is not really a virus, it is an unwanted program that installed itself most likely from a script off a web page. It could have come from ANY web page, scripts can be minimized to the size of a dot on the page, so even a reputable page can be infected and you would not know. Don't blame your friend without more info. Most are annoying but not that harmfull, fake virus alerts usually are about selling you a particular brand of antivirus program.
Get Spybot Search & Destroy The home of Spybot-S&D! , Adaware Ad-Aware 2008 Free - Lavasoft
Run these scans and see what they find.

Corri · Nov 30, 2008

You realize his problem was solved right?

Dream · Nov 30, 2008

Yea.....I got rid of the virus a while back, I just forgot to mention it lol

Deleted member 221 · Dec 14, 2008

hehe i would of said malwarebytes, you can probably get it off my website after clicking software in the left hand menu and than pressing ctr+f

Mr Alex · Dec 14, 2008

How did you get rid of it though.

Oldthread.

mm3 · Dec 14, 2008

lol .tk

Dream · Dec 14, 2008

I download that avast antivirus program, and it got rid of the virus for me.

SnowPrincessSophie · Jan 2, 2009

3 other good free programs are spyware doctor with AV, Avira Antivir Personal, and DriveSentry.

Fire2box · Jan 2, 2009

Baby Lily said:
3 other good free programs are spyware doctor with AV, Avira Antivir Personal, and DriveSentry.

Your necromancy level has just increased by 3!

FluffyFluffers · Jan 2, 2009

Night said:
Yea.....I got rid of the virus a while back, I just forgot to mention it lol

>_<

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