Re: Windows System Error: Spyware Detected

From: Scared_of_Spyware (ScaredofSpyware_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/18/04 

Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 15:57:01 -0700

where would i find the netbio ports?

"Phil" wrote:

> There won't be anything in ZA about messenger service. I meant if the
> pop-ups have messenger service in the title bar, then make sure you have a
> firewall running and working blocking the netbios ports. If they don't say
> messenger service then it spyware/adware.
>
> Scared_of_Spyware wrote:
> > I'm in my firewall, but I don't see anything about messenger service.
> > I have zone alarm.
> >
> > "Phil" wrote:
> >
> >> If they say Messenger Service in the title bar then turn on your
> >> firewall to stop them. Otherwise:
> >> You've got spyware, adware, a trojan, a search engine hijacker, or a
> >> home page hijacker.
> >>
> >> Run these tools weekly
> >> Spybot -- http://www.safer-networking.org/
> >> Ad-aware -- http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
> >>
> >> CWShredder: http://209.133.47.200/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
> >> HiJackThis - http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/
> >>
> >> Scared_of_Spyware wrote:
> >>> In the past few days, I keep getting this pop-up that says, "Windows
> >>> System Error: Spyware has been detected on your Computer." Then it
> >>> says "click ok" to download this spyware remover program. Only, you
> >>> have to pay for it. I know this is a bogus pop up, and adaware and
> >>> spybot can't fix this. I tried looking for wierd programs and
> >>> deleting them, but it won't work. Please help.
>
>
>

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