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[paul9]

goto www.grc.com and download and run shoot the messenger. these are probably messenger spam. nothing to do with windows messenger or msn messenger. a service run on nt, xp and 2000 versions of windows, which allows your system administrator to send important info to your desktop. also allows spammers to send spam to your desktop. you almost certainly don't need this active. also, stop downloading crap from the net and running it until you have virus checked it. don't open email attachments unless you asked for them, and have scanned them.

[Jbod]

I have the same virus, but it is in the "System Volume Information" System Folder. I cannot get AVG to scan all the files in this folder, and so it won't find the virus when it does the scan, but it continually brings up a window saying that AVG has detected a virus in this particular file and to run AVG to fix the problem. But I cannot get AVG to find it or fix it, please help. If you could tell me where to get a virus removal tool for this virus, then it would be much appreciated.

[jmichna]

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Originally Posted by renarchy

hey

i have the same virus, i used avg to get rid of it once, then it came back, and i had 2 viruses, so i ran avg again and got rid of them, then i got it once more! y is it doing this? also, whenever my computer goes into hibernation mode and i turn it back on, ie comes up w/ a million pop up windows that weren't there b4, does any1 know why this happens? its really wierd b/c my default browser if firefox, could this be a mozilla afiliated problem? thanks for any help

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Originally Posted by jbod

I have the same virus, but it is in the "System Volume Information" System Folder. I cannot get AVG to scan all the files in this folder, and so it won't find the virus when it does the scan, but it continually brings up a window saying that AVG has detected a virus in this particular file and to run AVG to fix the problem. But I cannot get AVG to find it or fix it, please help. If you could tell me where to get a virus removal tool for this virus, then it would be much appreciated.

[Jbod]

Thanx for the help, but how do I turn off system restore?

[nodnerb2]

Hi,

I assume you are using Win XP

To turn off Windows XP System Restore

1, Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer
2, Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3, Click the System Restore tab.
4, Check the "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
5, Click Apply
6, As noted in the message, this will delete all existing restore points. Click Yes to do this.
7, Click OK.
8, Proceed with what you need to do. For example, removing viruses. Restart the computer and follow the instructions in the next section to turn on System Restore.

To turn on Windows XP System Restore

1, Click Start.
2, Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3, Click the System Restore tab.
4, Uncheck the "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives" check box.
5, Click Apply, and then click OK.



Cheers

Nodnerb2

[Jbod]

Yes I am using Win XP, and I did what you said to do, but it still didn't detect it, could it be the fact that I don't have access to thesse files? I cannot access the folder, delete the folder, or designate security access to the folder. Could this be why AVG won't find the virus? BTW, this is a Home PC I am talking about and I am the only user on this computer and I am the computer admin. So I don't know why I don't have access.

[mcalixte]

Connect but Cannot Browse Registry Fix

Works on Xp Pro and Home. Not tested on 2000. Great for resetting winsock when connected using dial-up, DSL or cable but unable to browse any web page. I know how frustrating it is. Specially when you upgrade from dial-up to broadband. Enjoy!

Click on Start, then Run. Type regedit.

FIRST OF ALL BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY (File --> Export registry file --> Export Range = All --> Enter a filename and remember the location --> Save)

Your registry file is backed up. Next:

Click once on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE so that it is selected.

Then click on File, then on Load Hive.

Go to My Computer the C Drive, then click twice on the Windows or Winnt folder, then the Repair folder, then click twice on the system or system.bak file.

Name the new Key "xp".

Minimize the Registry Editor.

Click on Start, Run, and type in cmd.

Type in the following:

reg copy hklm\xp\controlset001\services\winsock2 hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\winsock2 /s /f

There is a space (not a carriage return or Enter) separating "reg copy hklm\xp\controlset001\services\winsock2" and "hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\winsoc k2 /s /f"

You will get a message that the operation completed successfully.

Exit DOS or command shell.

Maximize the Registry Editor. Select the xp folder that was created.

Click on File, then UnLoad Hive.

You will be prompted to confirm the removal of the folder, click Yes.

Exit the Registry.

Connect and browse. (No need to reboot the computer.)

Beats having to re-install Windows and having to pull your hair all night long in utter frustration!!! I know! Been there, done that!

ENJOY!

Monti

[redat9]

I tried typing that into my command prompt but it says " the system was unable to find the specified registry key or value" any suggestions