Found a Windows Virus warning msg on my desktop after I accidentally click on a virus file. It also removed my screen saving function from the control panel. Wonder how I can recover it and also remove the warning msg. Thanks in advance for your kind reply.
It is a rogue anti-spyware program similar to the well known XP Antivirus rogue application.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/antivirus-2008
Restart your PC in safe mode with networking
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
Download, install, and run a full scan with Rogue Remover
http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php
You should also download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org
Reboot.
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
"Warning! Spyware detected on your computer" is a result of rogue antispyware program called Antivirus XP 2008 (AntivirusXP2008) that infects user’s computer system. This adware hijacks users desktop, it changes wallpaper with this message:
“Warning! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer”
"Warning! Spyware detected on your computer" can also change users homepage and show this type of message:
”Insecure internet activity. Threat of virus attack”
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6955en.html
A small, free, and usually effective program is Spybot Search and Destroy.
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&q=spybot
There are several steps to regaining control of your system.
1) Start > Run > MsConfig . Uncheck the SERVICES and programs that automatically load when you boot. Later, you can easily re-enable any that you want to autoload.
The main service to disable Microsoft Messenger. Click the Services tab, scroll down to Messenger (it’s an alphabetic list).
2) Safeboot your system. During the boot process, press the F8 function key. From the menu, choose Safe Boot with Networking.
3) Run Spybot.
You might have a ROOTKIT virus. If it can’t be killed then it has become part of your Windows system.
In that case, you should install a 30day trial version of Kaspersky.
http://usa.kaspersky.com/trials/home-users/internet-security/
If you need more help, be sure to post the exact warning message in your question. We need to identify the virus to provide more precise removal instructions.
Good luck,
– CarlD
Try AVAST home edition
You should download all three of these programs as they are free and pack a powerful punch to get rid of any virus.
Malwarebytes:
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10878968.html?spi=8aeafb99646d8807e61e8129c99d0382.
TrojanRemover
http://www.simplysup1.com/download/dl/trsetup.exe
SmitFraudFix (optional, but run it just in case)
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
Great, install these and run in SAFE MODE! I can’t stress that enough. I f you do not, the virus will block your attempt to remove it. Be sure to run all of these at the same time and don’t restart until all three are done. Hope this helps! It worked for m, and i had over 200 different malwares.