violation invasion

Hi Peter, from the screen shot it looks like the instant spam from Windows Messenger, not to be confused with MSN Messenger, which I mentioned earlier, it only occurs on Windoze 2000 and XP (not sure if it has contiued with vista)
The only reason I'm running 2000 and not 98se is that a couple of applications I use won't run on 98.

Cheers MIKE

 

Thanks PeterS I have clicked the link you provided but i cannot download it am i doing something wrong is there another way of doing that and Mike i have windows xp but havent a clue when it come to doing thing with it i am frightened i delete something i dont want to, I have already done it cos i cant get my incredimail back on cos it says the file is missing and i cant find it. I also have coming up that i have 453 registry errors as well god knows what i have done to this machine i think i should get someone in to have a look at it for me :( :rolleyes:

 

Hi Patricia, is your PC still under warranty? If not get a quote first, unless you have a friend or colleague at work to help who REALLY knows what they are doing.
Beware of places like PC world, they don't get the best write ups in Which? magazine.
Cheers MIKE

 

Ooh doubt it and i got it from pc world there is someone who i know, and mike dont swear at me work :confused: wouldnt know the meaning of the word :eek: :D i am a lady of leisure well i dont know about the lady bit that violation thing just popped up again, best thing i think i can do is get the man in to fix it and thanks very much for the advise and help to all of you i will let you know if and when i am violation free, but in the mean time any other advise is still very much welcome

 

Sunshine - my apologies - I did a quick google of Adaware and found that page at the top - but it is a sham page.

Try this http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/downloads/2128934/ad-aware-se-personal-edition-05 this does look as though it will work. I would download it into a special directory such as C:/My Utilities or some such. Then double click on it in that directory. That will make it execute. When it executes it will install itself - just accept the defaults. I like to keep the original files of all these sort of things in a utilities directory, which I copy at times to a blank CD-ROM. I have ended up with hundreds of such utilities, and when I reformat my hard disks - which I do quite often - they are all handy.

There are a number of such free programs. Other names are CWSShredder, Hijack This, StartupList, WinPatrol and many more. They all pick up different things. Finding and understanding viruses can become a hobby in its own right.

If you don't get any joy with this, I would suggest a restore. I don't have that facility in Windows 98, so I can't help. But I am sure someone else can. However you must make sure you have copies on CD of all your data - eg pictures, word and spreadsheet files, e-mail address book etc, before you think of doing that.

 

Thanks Peter that has down loaded will sort it out tomorrow though and will let you know what the outcome of it once again thank you

 

Sunshine, it is def a virus type thing which causes these pop ups, DONT click on them. Try downloading PeterS link and see if that works, if not, get in a local PC repair person to sort it for you, as Mike says I wouldn't go to PC World as they will charge you the earth, have a look for a local company in your area.

ALL OF YOU, should really have Norton or McAfee full internet protection, don't rely on the Windows XP firewall, expecially if you use MSN Messenger or simalar. You can buy it at PC World or online here:

http://www.norton-online.com/uk/store/?gclid=CP_Ym4uapowCFQUrlAodN0Tyzg

or here:

http://www.mcafeestore.com/dr/sat4/ec_Main.Entry17c?SID=39695&SP=10023&CID=0&PID=852603&PN=1&V1=852603&CUR=826&DSP=&PGRP=0&ABCODE=&CACHE_ID=0

 

thanks dizi will do but have to do it a bit later off to court this morning see you all when i get back

 

Hi, I've been using AVG free for years, no problems even Which? magazine have recommended it.

free download

You get daily updates and can set it to automatically scan daily as well. It does slow PC operation a bit while scanning so I disable the autoscan and run a scan while I go out, or stop for lunch.

 

listen to mike, AVG is brilliant and is 100% free! AVG is a virus scanner & protects your PC against them. I would also get a firewall to secure your PC, try Comodo firewall, its free and easy to use. www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

 

If you are on AO(hel)L they supply McAfee firewall free as part of the AOL package.

 

I am in the middle of downloading AVG will have to ask what to do when it is finished probably, I will be back later got to pop out

thanks guys what would i do without yous :D :D :D

 

Hi Pam, I'm going off line to stuff some grub down me neck, back about 7, send me a PM if you need help on AVG, or maybe Dizi is familiar with it.

 

I'm not, but it sounds good, I'll have a look at it

 

having probs downloading folks but will try again and see what happens, still having the probs i am committed to getting someone in to have a look now it is so annoying, aol keep asking if i want to run this prog as it is a potential risk :confused: it is like this now but hey i'll get through it........not