Re: How to delete prog in notification area?

Sagara wrote:
Hi, I've just has a prog downloaded to my PC without my asking. The icon sits in the Notification area of the Taskbar, and when clicked with either the R or L mouse buttons opens up a web page in IE7 at www.spylocked. com, where I'm asked to buy this prog. I've tried scanning my registery without success (what to look for other than spylocked?), and going into Safe Mode to try and delete it (it is the only icon that appears in the Notification area in Safe Mode). The icom switches between a question mark in a blue circle and a red 'no-entry' sign. And every few seconds up pops a balloon with 'Security Alert', and the usual rubbish about the PC being infected by all kinds of spyware. Anyone any ideas how to get rid of this 'thing'?

Yes, you've picked up a nasty one. Follow the removal instructions here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic85376.html


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