Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]
2009-02-08 07:28:25 UTC
About 3 days ago I started getting a "virus warning" poppup message
everytime I start Internet Explorer (see attachment) and it directs me to
go to tradedaubler.com to fix the problem . In addition to the message
another instance of IE usually also opens, often with an advertisement
from the online University of Phoenix, but sometimes advertising
something else that looks fairly reputable. Whatever is causing those
problems also seems to making the whole computer run much slower than
normal. My antivirus program (Eset Nod32) is unable to detect any virus,
and I am not able to find any suspicious processes in task manager. I
am running XP-SP2 with IE6. Any suggestions?
Ted Smith
Run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:everytime I start Internet Explorer (see attachment) and it directs me to
go to tradedaubler.com to fix the problem . In addition to the message
another instance of IE usually also opens, often with an advertisement
from the online University of Phoenix, but sometimes advertising
something else that looks fairly reputable. Whatever is causing those
problems also seems to making the whole computer run much slower than
normal. My antivirus program (Eset Nod32) is unable to detect any virus,
and I am not able to find any suspicious processes in task manager. I
am running XP-SP2 with IE6. Any suggestions?
Ted Smith
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Download, install, update and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (freeware):
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
and SUPERAntispyware (freeware):
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
See and follow:
"Checking for/Help with Spyware, Malware and Hijackware".
http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/Post_4820.aspx
If you need more help with virus-related issues, contact Microsoft Product
Support Services.
For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866)
PCSAFETY (727-2338).
For support outside the United States and Canada, visit the Product Support
Services Web page (http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=SecurityHome).
For the virus/worm issues ask for help also in the Microsoft Newsgroup -
Security - Viruses.
Via your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.security.virus
Via Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.security.virus
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Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/