Super adware!

Discussion in 'Software' started by A-jay, Apr 5, 2004.

  1. A-jay

    A-jay Private E-2

    I seem to have aquired an adware prog from somewhere that I can't get rid of.
    I'm running WinXP and i have Norton AV 2004 and i have also instaled, updated and run Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Ad-Aware6 but nothing seems to get rid of what ever is making little pop-ups of an ad, usualy for porn, with an ok button. when i right click, my only options are move or close. It says it's a Messenger Service.
    When it's not an ad for porn it's a spyware alert. One just poped up so i'll copie it out.

    Message from SPYWARE ADVISORY to USER on 6/4/2004 2:28:38 AM
    Important Alert Message : Monday, April 5
    YOUR COMPUTER MAY BE INFECTED WITH UNAUTHORISED SPYWARE PROGRAMS
    EASY INSTRUCTIONS To Learn How To Fix Your Computer:
    1. Grab a pen and write down the web site address www.spw2e.com on a piece of paper. Keep it in a safe place.
    2. Open your Internet Explorer, Netscape, or AOL web browser.
    3. Type the website address www.spw2e.com into the "Address" box at the top of your web browser and press the "Go" button.
    TIP: DO NOT PRESS THE OK BUTTON BELOW UNTIL YOU WRITE DOWN WWW.SPW2E.COM OR YOU WILL LOSE THIS WINDOW

    If this is farmiliar to anyone, i'd really like to know how to get rid of them!
    Thanx.
     
  2. General_Lee_Stoned

    General_Lee_Stoned BuZZed Lightyear

    What operating system are you using
     
  3. Fw190

    Fw190 Lt. Anti-Social

    start>run>services.msc
    disable the messenger service. It's a useful part of windws for system admins o send messages to users about maintenance and such, but spammers have taken it over on consumer machines. You can disable it, it's not critical.
    more info
    http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm#Messenger
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Last edited: Apr 5, 2004
  5. harry

    harry Private "Bad" Joker

  6. A-jay

    A-jay Private E-2

    Cool thanx

    I followed Fw190's advice and disabled it.
    Thanx for the help again guys!
     

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