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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?amVkc2Ft?= on February 22, 2007, 2:36 pm
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think I would get myself in a bit of a PICKLE being a computer novice! As the
problem I have is only a very minor inconvenience I think I will leave it for
now. But if things get much worse I will reset the computer back to 'factory
despatch' condition. I think I can cope with that and it should be good as
new!
"Malke" wrote:
> jedsam wrote:
> > When I select the Homepage on my internet explorer browser I am immediately
> > taken to the security centre with the following address
> > http://asafetynotice.com/ It advertises a number of security programs you
can
> > download (at cost). Though I already have McAffee antivirus/firewall
> > installed which has not detected any problems. It is annoying but it only
> > happens when trying to open the 'Homepage'
> > Would appreciate any ideas. Thanks
>
> Your computer is infected with some variant of a Zlob trojan. Do the
> preparatory work here:
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
> Then do the specific removal steps here:
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Smitfraud_Trojan
>
> When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
> specialty forums listed at the link above (not here, please).
>
> Standard caveat: 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
> professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
> BigStoreUSA). Please be aware that not all local shops are skilled at
> removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be so infested
> that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all your data backed
> up before you take the machine into a shop.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
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