virus

[*ALFIE*]

My pc keeps giving messeges saying to download anti spyware as my pc is infected. I have used an antivrus several about 3 times including a different one software. The messeges have cut down so I think my pc is recovering - but when will that messege go ? what shall i do ??

[Jinky]

Have you used AdAware and SpyBot two very good anti-spywarwe apps.

[*ALFIE*]

i use Zone Alarm and Spy Doctor - despite using them, I am still getting an icon with a messege saying that I have a virus - its really getting to me ! I have scanned my pc several times with these applications but i still get that dreaded messege. Please help anyone...

[redmug100]

Antivirus progs wont detect spyware. If your anti spyware program does'nt get rid of it do a google search for HIJACKTHIS

[Jinky]

When you get your HijackThis log you can post it here and they'll advise you

http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/postlist.php?C at=0&Board=hijackthis&page=0

[Jinky]

whoops try again

http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/postlist.php/C at/0/Board/hijackthis

[Zen]

I had the same problem recently,the way I cured it was to do a System Restore to a point before the problem started.

[alunrw]

A lot of these are just pop-ups that appear, if you close them immediately then they dont actually "kick in" and infect your PC.
These are similar to any advertising pop-ups and all they want you to do is click on the link and "buy" their programme - it doesnt necessarily mean you ARE infected.
As mentioned above though, its always worth doing a frequent run of Adaware, Spybot etc.etc.