Guest NICK MEALE Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Hello ! ! I keep getting this box ... Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in C:Windows ...Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you -- Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead Nick Meale nmeale@embarqmail.com
Guest Tom [Pepper] Willett Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted You are infected with malware. "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... : Hello ! ! : I keep getting this box ... : Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous : viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are : corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in C:Windows : ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see in the : Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows XP..This box : keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you : -- : : : : : : Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead : : : Nick Meale : nmeale@embarqmail.com : :
Guest NICK MEALE Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted What do I do -- This Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!! Don't Sweat The Small Stuff Nick Meale nmeale@embarqmail.com "Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message news:eQ6zmBB9IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > You are infected with malware. > > "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > : Hello ! ! > : I keep getting this box ... > : Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous > : viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are > : corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in > C:Windows > : ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see in > the > : Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows XP..This > box > : keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you > : -- > : > : > : > : > : > : Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead > : > : > : Nick Meale > : nmeale@embarqmail.com > : > : > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ NICK MEALE wrote: > What do I do > > > "Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message > news:eQ6zmBB9IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> You are infected with malware. >> >> "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message >> news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Hello ! ! >>> I keep getting this box ... >>> Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous >>> viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are >>> corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in >>> C:Windows ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button >>> I see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore >>> Windows XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the >>> internet..Thank you -- >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead >>> >>> >>> Nick Meale >>> nmeale@embarqmail.com
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted Does this box only pop up when Internet Explorer or other browser is being used? Or can you just leave the machine sitting there doing nothing and have the message pop up? Does the message box have any title to indicate who you are the "valued customer" of? If it only appears when you are using a browser, does it only appear at certain pages? Fortunately, the nasty software you are being prompted to download is being blocked by some protective software on the way apps, or it's just a piece of junk, but you want to investigate that actual pop-up to make sure that it isn't, itself, a malware infestation of your system. Answer the above questions (all of them and in detail!), and we'll see where to go from there. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hello ! ! > I keep getting this box ... > Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous > viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are > corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in > C:Windows ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I > see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows > XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you > -- > > > > > > Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead > > > Nick Meale > nmeale@embarqmail.com > >
Guest DL Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted MS Defender SpyBot Search and Destroy Adaware are all free On line scans from eg trend micro & or symantec also might help "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OkIYvVB9IHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > What do I do > > -- > > > > > This Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!! > Don't Sweat The Small Stuff > > > Nick Meale > nmeale@embarqmail.com > > "Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message > news:eQ6zmBB9IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> You are infected with malware. >> >> "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message >> news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> : Hello ! ! >> : I keep getting this box ... >> : Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous >> : viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are >> : corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in >> C:Windows >> : ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see in >> the >> : Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows >> XP..This >> box >> : keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you >> : -- >> : >> : >> : >> : >> : >> : Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead >> : >> : >> : Nick Meale >> : nmeale@embarqmail.com >> : >> : >> >> > >
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted Use my free Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm -- Ignore posts made by the person called Leythos, he is a stalker who's been obsessed with me for years ever since I spurned his advances towards me. "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OkIYvVB9IHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > What do I do > > -- > > > > > This Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!! > Don't Sweat The Small Stuff > > > Nick Meale > nmeale@embarqmail.com > > "Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message > news:eQ6zmBB9IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> You are infected with malware. >> >> "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message >> news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> : Hello ! ! >> : I keep getting this box ... >> : Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous >> : viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are >> : corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in >> C:Windows >> : ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see in >> the >> : Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows >> XP..This >> box >> : keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you >> : -- >> : >> : >> : >> : >> : >> : Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead >> : >> : >> : Nick Meale >> : nmeale@embarqmail.com >> : >> : >> >> > >
Guest Patrick Keenan Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hello ! ! > I keep getting this box ... > Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous > viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are > corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in > C:Windows ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I > see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows > XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you > -- > What this means is that there is a fake anti-virus or fake anti-malware app installed on your system and you need to remove it. Do NOT, under any circumstances, download the protection software this "recommends", it is basically an attempt to get your credit card information. Instead, use the name that's provided in those download dialogs in a google search, to identify the removal method. These can be a little tricky to remove, removal can require several tools (all of which are free), and in some cases it's helpful to attach the drive to another system and scan it with real anti-virus software. If you find you need help, it's not hard to get. The Google search on the name the dialog provides is the place to start. Do this from another system, as the malware will probably interfere. As to restoring or doing a repair install - if the restore leaves behind your data, it likely won't help. Non-destructive restores and repair installs leave behind a lot of files and in particular use the existing registry (which is why you don't have to reinstall apps after a repair install), so they don't address many problems that are linked through the registry. You likely do not need to reinstall, but if you do, be sure that you start from wiping the drive - remove and recreate the partitions and format them. If you find your data on the drive afterwards, you did it incorrectly. Of course, you will be backing your data up before you start thinking about this approach. HTH -pk > > > Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead > > > Nick Meale > nmeale@embarqmail.com > >
Guest HeyBub Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted NICK MEALE wrote: > Hello ! ! > I keep getting this box ... > Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous > viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are > corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in > C:Windows ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl > button I see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just > Restore Windows XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the > internet..Thank you You have ALREADY downloaded a bit of malware. It is this malware that keeps poping up wanting you to download MORE malware and possibly upload your credit card info. After you follow the other recommendations here - and get your machine cleaned up - install a good anti-virus program and quit visiting those dicey sites!
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted Go take another van ride, you imposter & charlatan. The Real Truth MVP wrote: > Use my free Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your > system. Download it here hXXp://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted If it weren't SO sick, I'd show you another page from this imposter's site. It's so bad I would get booed royally for even vaguely describing it. It would make you puke... or laugh hysterically, or both. But it most certainly would not help convince you that this "Truly Fake MVP" is a.....a......, no, that's not it....ummmm.... Let's just say this isn't a "being" you should trust with your computer. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "The Real Truth MVP" <toidi@tpap.com> wrote in message news:ejMkk.34534$ZE5.32273@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com... > Use my free Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your > system. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm > > > > -- > Ignore posts made by the person called Leythos, he is a stalker who's been > obsessed with me for years ever since I spurned his advances towards me. > > > > > "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:OkIYvVB9IHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> What do I do >> >> -- >> >> >> >> >> This Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!! >> Don't Sweat The Small Stuff >> >> >> Nick Meale >> nmeale@embarqmail.com >> >> "Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message >> news:eQ6zmBB9IHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> You are infected with malware. >>> >>> "NICK MEALE" <nmeale78@earthlink.net> wrote in message >>> news:%23k2Eu1A9IHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> : Hello ! ! >>> : I keep getting this box ... >>> : Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous >>> : viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are >>> : corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in >>> C:Windows >>> : ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl button I see >>> in >>> the >>> : Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just Restore Windows >>> XP..This >>> box >>> : keeps coming up every time I go the the internet..Thank you >>> : -- >>> : >>> : >>> : >>> : >>> : >>> : Don't Sweat The Small Stuff..This may lead >>> : >>> : >>> : Nick Meale >>> : nmeale@embarqmail.com >>> : >>> : >>> >>> >> >> >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: XP Corrupted How can you AVOID those dicey sites, since most of them repeat legit newsgroups and otherwise engineer their sites to be among the first hits on Google when you try to research a problem? AFAIC, the Usenet has been hijacked entirely by these sites, and I include ALL such repeater sites with maybe two exceptions: Microsoft.com and Google Groups. I specifically DO NOT create any exception for MVPs or anyone else. In the end, the main thing these sites is to make money from advertising, and it's shameful. I see these pop-ups all over the place, including on what I would consider otherwise normal sites. They just buy the advertising space and do their pop-up thing. Heck, do YOU know what all your various, legitimate anti-malware apps' alerts look like? I happen to, because I've been mostly using the same apps for years, and install them on most of my clients' machines. But if I didn't have that knowledge, I can see how easy it would be to get sucked in by this scumware. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "HeyBub" <heybub@gmail.com> wrote in message news:e23kBPD9IHA.4088@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > NICK MEALE wrote: >> Hello ! ! >> I keep getting this box ... >> Attentioned Valued Customer! Some dangerous >> viruses detected in your system ..Microsoft Windows XP files are >> corrupted..This may lead to the destruction of important files in >> C:Windows ..Download protection software now..When I click the dl >> button I see in the Task Manager box its not responding ..Do I just >> Restore Windows XP..This box keeps coming up every time I go the the >> internet..Thank you > > You have ALREADY downloaded a bit of malware. It is this malware that > keeps poping up wanting you to download MORE malware and possibly upload > your credit card info. > > After you follow the other recommendations here - and get your machine > cleaned up - install a good anti-virus program and quit visiting those > dicey sites! >
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