Re: security warning box

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thank-you for your reply...will try what you suggested and let you know how I
make out. Acts like a virus to me too...figure it must be a brand new one
out, since Norton's says I am clean and so do therir on-line virus checker.
:-(

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Jeannie,
>
> Definitely looks like a virus activity for me. Try Trend Micro's Sysclean
> package (free), it's capable of eliminating keyloggers, trojans etc. Full
> instructions at:
>
> Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedure:
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
>
> Trend Micro Sysclean package
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820
>
> Once done, and maximum junk is eliminated by Trend Micro, follow the advice
> here:
>
> The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "Jeannie" <Jeannie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:54B82019-4576-47C8-AFA5-6F32970CEA2B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Would appreciate some help here please. Windows xp sp2
> >
> > My daughter who uses msn messenger clicked on a link a friend had on
> > messenger and ran it. Now every time I log on (to any of the 4 accounts
> > we
> > have on this computer) we get this every time.
> >
> > open file - security warning box
> >
> > Name - system.exe
> > Publisher - Unknown
> > Type - Application
> > From - C:\windows\System32
> >
> > Run or Cancel
> >
> > I have Norton Antivirus 2005 and noticed that it was disabled after my
> > daughter clicked on the link in her chat with her friend. I turned it
> > back
> > on and re booted my machine. I checked my nortons and discovered that now
> > the live update was disabled. I fixed that then went to see if I needed
> > any
> > updates from msn but could not because automatic update was disabled. I
> > fixed that and I have all available updates...none were needed.
> >
> > I also went to Norton's on line virus and security check and they did a
> > scan
> > and said I was clean and well protected. I have run Norton's live update
> > and
> > got the latest virus definitions and ran my Norton's full scan and it came
> > up
> > no viruses.
> >
> > I also ran Ad-Aware and also came up clean.
> >
> > Not sure what I should do next? I have re:booted several times....and
> > every
> > time this security warning comes up as soon as you log on to any of the
> > user
> > names. It only happens when you first log onto each identiity...you can
> > switch identities after and it doesnt re-appear. But does happen 4
> > times...1
> > for every identity.
> >
> > Can I restore my computer to a past date ( like last Friday) to see if
> > that
> > fixes it? or should I do that? If I should how is it done on xp?
> >
> > Thanks for any advise.
> >
> > Jeannie
>
>
.

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