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August 13th 08, 03:36 PM
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antivirus 2008 XP
Richard Urban wrote:
I have used the FREE version of MalwareBytes Anti Malware program to remove this infection from six computers. You can get it he http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php I'll 2nd this suggestion. MalwareBytes is a very nice program for getting rid of pesky virii that other AV programs miss. -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Chris Barnes AOL IM: CNBarnes Yahoo IM: chrisnbarnes 
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August 13th 08, 07:05 PM
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On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:36:00 -0500, Chris Barnes
wrote: I'll 2nd this suggestion. MalwareBytes is a very nice program for getting rid of pesky virii that other AV programs miss. I'll have to take everyone's word on this: I've never HAD a virus or malware infestation in 17+ years online - and I've never had any protection program find one before it infested - so I don't know from experience if it's better than others or not.
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August 13th 08, 10:12 PM
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm finally free of the thing! Ended up
getting the Microsoft OneCare in addition to the malwarebytes program, so hjopefully this will turn out ok. In future, I certainly won't be opening any email ... even if they're from microsoft.com thanks again for the advice  "John Barnett MVP" wrote: Download and Install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Run the application and this should pick up and remove the problem. (www.malwarebytes.org) -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "SUE" wrote in message ... Hi There Has anyone had this appear on there computer I know its a rogue program but how do I get rid of it. Its a pest I have Norton Internet security 2008 but that does not report this rogue program. It just pops up everywhere and am afraid that it will compromise my system. Any help would be helpful. Thanks in advance Sue
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August 14th 08, 02:03 AM
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it is a virus that is really hard to get rid of... i already got this on my pc a few weeks ago, however i cannot tell you how to remove it i dealt with a computer technician to remove it from 'pcrepairexperts.net' (http://www.pcrepairexperts.net) site. they are able to connect by remote and repair/clean your pc. since then i dont have any problem. let me know if this is working... linda -- lindamackum
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August 14th 08, 02:36 AM
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After a week of fighting that virus and other Trojans. Backup data tonight. Surgical strike tomorrow. -- SCSIraidGURU Michael A. McKenney 'www.SCSIraidGURU.com' (http://www.SCSIraidGURU.com) Supermicro X7DWA-N server board pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons 16GB DDR667 SAS RAID eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card
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August 14th 08, 05:59 AM
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I consider this as SPAM
Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as ******SPAM****
-- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "lindamackum" wrote in message it is a virus that is really hard to get rid of... i already got this on my pc a few weeks ago, however i cannot tell you how to remove it i
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August 14th 08, 09:23 AM
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I consider this as SPAM
On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes"
wrote: Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as ******SPAM**** Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me.
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August 14th 08, 09:30 AM
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I consider this as SPAM
On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:23:11 -0500, Paul Montgomery
wrote: On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" wrote: Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as ******SPAM**** Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me. Besides, spammers rarely post on topic. Turn your spam-catcher sensitivity down lower.
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August 14th 08, 10:06 AM
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I consider this as SPAM
It IS SPAM
-- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Paul Montgomery" wrote: On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:00 -0400, "Peter Foldes" wrote: Novel way to advertise a service. So I consider this as ******SPAM**** Looked like a total newb trying to be helpful to me.
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August 14th 08, 11:35 AM
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I consider this as SPAM
On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:06:04 -0700, Mick Murphy
wrote: It IS SPAM -- Now that you've jumped on the SPAM bandwagon, I'm CONVINCED that it's not. Go have another pint you old drunk.
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