RE: Cannot access Windows Update

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Hello WeBBy4713,

The symptoms you describe indicate that a malware known as
Vundo\Virtumonde is resident. Using Internet Explorer, have the system
scanned here: <http://onecare.live.com/site/en-au/center/howsafe.htm>

Several posters in this newsgroup have reported that the malware was
successfully removed using the above scanner.

You can use Google to find it if the OneCare scan doesn't remove it.

Others have used Superantispyware and/or Malwarebytes Antimalware to remove
the malware.

There is a free version (on demand scanning only), the paid for version
includes active monitoring, similar to Windows defender:
<http://www.superantispyware.com/>
The trial version of SUPERAntiSpyware Pro (SAS):
<http://www.su

Also free, Malwarebytes Antimalware <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>


Good luck
-=-


"WeBBy4713" wrote:

This is like really weird...
First noticed that my Live Search was messed up - first page is essentially
spam. Then noticed that Defender would not update. Then realized that I
cannot even get to the Windows Update website. For example, if I go to:
http://update.microsoft.com/, or http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/, I just
go to msn.com. Even clicking on the Windows Update under Programs, I just go
to msn.com.
Can't update if can't go to update site.!!!!!
Sispect some sort of screwy spyware or something but can find nothing on the
subject. Yes, have rebooted, cleared cache, etc to no avail.

Anyonre have any idea??

Thanx
.

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