- Sep 22, 2006
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Okay, I need to know if I have a virus/trojan, and if I do, how to get rid of it.
So, right now there has been some problems my PC. The minor thing is that my tool bar now has a new item that says that I have "reduced performance" due to spyware. It suggests I download a spyware tool.
My homepage has also been messed up. Normaly, my homepage is Yahoo. Now, it takes me to this site: http://theuptodatesafety.net/ I know my homepage is still registered to yahoo, as when I start Internet explorer, it first goes to yahoo, then gets diverted to the link. I never reach yahoo, but I see the link change...
Every time I get to that site( the "new homepage")it comes with a pop-up stating: "warning! W32.Myzor.F@kyf is a virus that infects files with exe. extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer."
It(the homepage itslef) then proceeds to give me more "info" on the virus, as well as my computer. Some of the data it says is wrong. For instance, it says I use Mozilla-- I use Internet Explorer.
Anyways, the pop-up also says to "download" officialy approved security software. If I select cancel, it stays on the website. If I click ok it sends me to a website called "malware wipe". LINK: http://malwarewipe.com/?rid=246
I have not downloaded anything yet from the site...
This virus seems to only have problem with the homepage. As a test, I made MSN my homepage. In that instance, it is dificult to get to MSN and not Yahoo.
Final, this virus bring in pop-ups every once in a while. These are mostly porn pop ups, but occasionally car adds.
I've used my McAfee scan, no virus were detected.(or p.u.p). I've also went into the Documents and setting and deleted my temp and temp internet files. I also deleted all my cookies. I still have the same problems though...
Help? Advice?
So, right now there has been some problems my PC. The minor thing is that my tool bar now has a new item that says that I have "reduced performance" due to spyware. It suggests I download a spyware tool.
My homepage has also been messed up. Normaly, my homepage is Yahoo. Now, it takes me to this site: http://theuptodatesafety.net/ I know my homepage is still registered to yahoo, as when I start Internet explorer, it first goes to yahoo, then gets diverted to the link. I never reach yahoo, but I see the link change...
Every time I get to that site( the "new homepage")it comes with a pop-up stating: "warning! W32.Myzor.F@kyf is a virus that infects files with exe. extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer."
It(the homepage itslef) then proceeds to give me more "info" on the virus, as well as my computer. Some of the data it says is wrong. For instance, it says I use Mozilla-- I use Internet Explorer.
Anyways, the pop-up also says to "download" officialy approved security software. If I select cancel, it stays on the website. If I click ok it sends me to a website called "malware wipe". LINK: http://malwarewipe.com/?rid=246
I have not downloaded anything yet from the site...
This virus seems to only have problem with the homepage. As a test, I made MSN my homepage. In that instance, it is dificult to get to MSN and not Yahoo.
Final, this virus bring in pop-ups every once in a while. These are mostly porn pop ups, but occasionally car adds.
I've used my McAfee scan, no virus were detected.(or p.u.p). I've also went into the Documents and setting and deleted my temp and temp internet files. I also deleted all my cookies. I still have the same problems though...
Help? Advice?
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