Security

Hi

Problem when using Windows browser when visiting website

1) A bar will appear below the toolbar stating:

Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your
computer for spyware and adware...

How do I get rid of this bar as it is obtruding my view?

2) When trying to login to some password protected sites. A page will appear
to block entry

Insecure Internet activity. Threat of virus attack

How to bypass this?

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

PL wrote:
> Hi
>
> Problem when using Windows browser when visiting website
>
> 1) A bar will appear below the toolbar stating:
>
> Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your
> computer for spyware and adware...
>
> How do I get rid of this bar as it is obtruding my view?
>
> 2) When trying to login to some password protected sites. A page will
> appear
> to block entry
>
> Insecure Internet activity. Threat of virus attack
>
> How to bypass this?

"PL" <PL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5A9D7545-C006-4890-90EF-83666E4194ED@microsoft.com...
> Hi
>
> Problem when using Windows browser when visiting website
>
> 1) A bar will appear below the toolbar stating:
>
> Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your
> computer for spyware and adware...
>
> How do I get rid of this bar as it is obtruding my view?
>
> 2) When trying to login to some password protected sites. A page will
> appear
> to block entry
>
> Insecure Internet activity. Threat of virus attack
>
> How to bypass this?

For heaven's sake don't click that bar. It's part of the infection.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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