Help: My computer is infected with spyware

I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. I have a message on
the bottom part of my screen stating: "Your computer is infected! Windows has
detected spyware infection! It is recommended to use special antispyware
tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most
up-to-date antispyware for you. Click here to protect your computer from
spyware!" Prevent is spelt "pervent" and recommend as "recomend". I have
Panda 2008 security and have run full scan twice. One virus detected and
removed, but still the message. Please help!

How does this pertain to Windows Update?

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
conjunction 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://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum 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 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/


Johan L wrote:
> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. I have a message
> on
> the bottom part of my screen stating: "Your computer is infected! Windows
> has detected spyware infection! It is recommended to use special
> antispyware
> tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most
> up-to-date antispyware for you. Click here to protect your computer from
> spyware!" Prevent is spelt "pervent" and recommend as "recomend". I have
> Panda 2008 security and have run full scan twice. One virus detected and
> removed, but still the message. Please help!

Click on the red X in upper right-hand corner.


"Johan L" <> wrote in message
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> I'm not very computer literate, so please bear with me. I have a message
> on
> the bottom part of my screen stating: "Your computer is infected! Windows
> has
> detected spyware infection! It is recommended to use special antispyware
> tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most
> up-to-date antispyware for you. Click here to protect your computer from
> spyware!" Prevent is spelt "pervent" and recommend as "recomend". I have
> Panda 2008 security and have run full scan twice. One virus detected and
> removed, but still the message. Please help!