Re: "Your computer has been infected with malware" windows update
- From: "BobL" <BobL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 08:32:02 -0800
I removed the other version of Java Runtime per your suggestion. So far so
good. Thanks.
"BobL" wrote:
> I had the same problem and ended up doing a destructive recovery from the
> recovery CDs. I took notice of your instruction to remove the Java versions
> prior to version 5.0 update 6. I have already installed that update but in
> add/remove mode I see, "Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE vol1.4.2_03". Is this
> a file that needs to be removed?? Please advise.
>
> "Ron Martell" wrote:
>
> > Joe <Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > >I recently had a computer that was infected with the spyware "Spy Sheriff".
> > >I removed it, or I'm pretty sure I did, but I am still getting this annoying
> > >pop-up every
> > >5-10 seconds. It is the windows update icon (the world) down in the lower
> > >left hand corner by the time and blicks from the world to the red "x". It
> > >says that the computer is infected with Malware and to click here to remove
> > >it. When I click on the bubble the message dissapears, nothing happens, and
> > >then it reappears 5 seconds later. Get's really annoying. I'm pretty sure
> > >the PC is clean, now how do I get rid of this warning. Thanks!
> >
> > SpySheriff is especially tough to get rid of. Here is a (lengthy)
> > procedure posted by David H. Lipman to
> > microsoft.public.windowsxp.general on 30 Dec 2005 that has worked for
> > me:
> >
> > ******
> > Perform Part 1 then perform Part 2.
> >
> > It is suggested that you execute each tool in Normal Mode then in Safe
> > Mode.
> >
> > If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version
> > 5.0, then
> > you are are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior
> > to JRE
> > Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively
> > being exploited.
> > It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.
> >
> > Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions
> > of Sun Java
> > to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE Version
> > 5.0 Update 6
> > be installed ASAP.
> >
> > http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Use the alternate if the first two parts are ineffective...
> > Note: Alternate only for Win2K, WinXP and Win2003 Server
> >
> > Part 1
> > -----------
> >
> > Use noahdfear's SmitFraud and SpyAxe removal tool -- SmitRem.exe
> > http://noahdfear.geekstogo.com/click%20counter/click.php?id=1
> >
> > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic36868.html
> >
> >
> > Part 2
> > -----------
> >
> > Download SmitFraud.exe from the URL --
> > http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/SmitFraud.exe
> >
> > Execute; SmitFraud.exe { Note: You must accept the default of
> > C:\McAfee }
> > Choose; Unzip
> > Choose; Close
> >
> > NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE
> > to go through your
> > FireWall to enable WGET.EXE to download the needed McAfee related
> > files.
> >
> > Execute; c:\mcafee\clean.bat
> > { or Double-click on 'Clean Link' in c:\mcafee }
> >
> > A final report in HTML format called C:\mcafee\ScanReport.HTML will be
> > generated. At the
> > end of the scan, it will be displayed in your browser (Opera, FireFox
> > or Internet Explorer).
> > It is suggested that you move the report out of c:\mcafee before
> > performing another scan.
> >
> > Alternate:
> >
> > Secured2K's SpyAxe, PSGuard, Smitfraud, Sinnaka and Alemod removal
> > tool.
> >
> > http://secured2k.home.comcast.net/tools/AntiPuper.exe
> >
> > http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=65072
> >
> >
> > *****
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> > --
> > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
> > On-Line Help Computer Service
> > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> >
> > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
> > has never been in bed with a mosquito."
> >
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