I'm getting the fake Windows Security Center popup telling me to download something or "Click Here to Enable Protection". I have not clicked on it, only closed the popup a few times before I realized what was going on. I immediately disconnected internet, too.
I ran Norton full system scan and it found & neutralized a trojan, but the popups are still there. Everytime I reconnect to try to download MBAM or similar, it starts a separate "downloading file" window and I disconnect immediately.
After some reading, I downloaded your MBAM manual installer/updater to another computer and transferred it. It's installed, and I followed the instructions, but the program won't launch after install, or even if I click on it in the start menu.
What's my next step? Is it OK to shut down the computer or leave it running disconnected? I need to get some sleep '8-\
I have a Dell Vostro 1500 with Windows XP Pro
Full Version: Fake Windows Security Center alert
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first try the fixes in #5 from this FAQ. If those are of no help, then read and follow ALL the instructions below. Thanks
Scan and post logs - read note at bottom in green
If you're having Malware related issues with your computer that you're unable to resolve.
1. Please read and follow the instructions provided here: I'm infected - What do I do now?
2. If needed please post your logs in a NEW topic here:Malware Removal - HijackThis Logs
3. When posting logs please do not use any Quote, Code, or other tags. Please copy/paste directly into your post and do not attach files unless requested.
* Please do not post any logs in the General forum. We do not work on any logs posted in the General forum.
* Please do not install any software or use any removal/scanning tool except for those you're requested to run by the Helper that will assist you.
* Using these other tools often makes the cleanup task more difficult and time consuming.
* If you have already submitted for assistance at one of the other support sites on the Internet then you should not post a new log here, you should stay working with the Helper from that site until the issue is resolved.
* Do not assume you're clean because you don't see something in the logs. Please wait until the person assisting you provides feedback.
* There are often many others that require assistance as well, so please be patient. If no one has responded within 48 hours then please go ahead and post a request for review
* NOTE: If for some reason you're unable to run some or any of the tools in the first link, then skip that step and move on to the next one. If you can't even run HijackThis, then just proceed and post a NEW topic as shown in the second link describing your issues and someone will assist you as soon as they can
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