I think I downloaded malware accidentally on Skype!

A friend of mine sent me a link on Skype so I clicked it. He has sent me to my internet browser and showed a download bar that says "this file may contain malicious software", but I ignored, thinking he just say that because it comes from an unknown source (Skype). It downloaded and then my computer security said this time that it was malicious. I stopped there and returned to Skype to tell my friend that it was malicious. Once I pressed on enter, a yellow dialog box appears at the top of my screen of Skype, but I didn't have the time to read, because Skype will suddenly stop then. I just thought it was a reflex for the link but when I tried to put Skype on, it wouldn't show but I still get notifications when my friends came online, or when there was a message in a chat room. I tried to open it several times, but it still does not work. Help?

I think that I got hacked... everyone I know not. I right click the Skype icon then you click sign out and then signed in again once. I was super scared and freaked out then discovered that "I have" somehow had sent this link three times to everyone in my contacts. But I was still not able to get on Skype! I know go into a panic room and scream my fear.

Tags: Skype

Similar Questions

  • Windows Defender can't download malware protection & protection viris or more its out dated from

    Cannot download malware protection & or viris protection, windows Defender keeps popping up to let me know but I try and try, but it still used. our ADSL internet point is at dishnetwork/wildblue.com...just so that you know... im online now, but only because I had to repair & restore factory, so I'm back at the beginning, a little... thank you for taking the time to read and hopfully anwser my problem. Oh, as well as point me in the right direction of what type of protection I should download, is it anti-viris (free) or overall protection that you would recommend?  Thank you very much, best regards, mary...

    Hello

    read this information on the Defender:

    ·                         If you use microsoft security essentials avg avira mcafee norton etc they disable the vista version of windows defender by default

    the basics of Microsoft security has its own version of windows defender

    and other anti-virus programs use their own particular type of application to scan for spyware and malware

    It of nothing to worry and is the default action, which is designed for them to do

    If the above does not apply to your machine to read the information on the below link on how to disable the windows defender service in vista or make an autostart to enable

    http://www.groovypost.com/HOWTO/Microsoft/Vista/disable-Windows-Defender-service-in-Windows-Server-2008-or-Vista/

    and here is the method to remove it from startup in vista

    http://www.groovypost.com/HOWTO/Microsoft/Vista/remove-Windows-Defender-from-Vista-system-startup/

    and this is how you would normally activate or disable windows defender in vista from within defenders of own and options tools

    http://www.groovypost.com/HOWTO/Microsoft/Vista/disable-Windows-Defender-for-Microsoft-Vista/

         and read this information to microsoft:

    Error message when you run Windows Defender: «Error 0x800106ba»

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931849

    and if you need to change startup programs read this information on the other methods of doing it without using defender

    using msconfig read this tutorial:

    How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista

    Here's how to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista to disable some unnecessary programs that load automatically at startup

    http://netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

    and also try this FREE program Autoruns:

    This utility, which has a knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs configured to run at system startup or login and that the entries in the order of processing windows. These programs include those in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell, toolbar extensions, helper objects to the browser, Winlogon notifications, auto and many start-up services more

    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

    Use one of these FREE anti-virus; BOT not both

    and make sure you uninstall all AV expired or already installed trial 1

    Avast AV

    http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

    Microsoft Security Essentials

    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=e1605e70-9649-4A87-8532-33d813687a7f

    and also to install this version FREE of Malwarebyrtes Anti-Malware to remove malware

    It is compatible both AVS above

    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  • How can I restore my downloads after accidentally hitting the button clear the list?

    I was going to transfer my downloads on my Media Player, but accidentally, press the button clear the list. Is there any way I can cancel my mistake? I paid for these downloads. They were time sensitive, so I can't go back to the original path.

    They must stay in the folder downloads of origin unless you changed it in Start, the home page, tabs and download parameters.

    In Windows, click the start icon, then computer. Look on the left for the 'Downloads' folder You can find ESL it typing downloads in the box "search programs and files" on the start menu.

  • I think that there are pedophiles on Skype

    I was attached to a discussion group with all these other contacts who are not my contacts. They live in different countries but I'm interested, I'm 19 years old and thought, they would all be my age, then I discovered that some of them are aged 11 and there are people my age and more who have sent these children gifts etc. in Exchange for pictures, cam chat ect. It was what these people told me and I really think that someone who knows what to do, to take a look at my account, or the discussion group or something to see what's going on and stop it

    https://support.Skype.com/en/FAQ/FA34447/what-should-i-do-if-i-see-abusive-behavior-on-Skype

    TIME ZONE - US EAST. LOCATION - PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA.

    I recommend that you always run the latest version of Skype: Windows & Mac

    If my advice helped to solve your problem, please mark it as a solution to help others.
    Please note that I usually do not respond to unsolicited private Messages. Thank you.

  • Skype website won't let me download the version of Skype Mac

    I select the Mac version of the software and takes me to the page:

    http://www.Skype.com/intl/en-us/get-Skype/on-your-computer/MacOSX/

    I'm prompted to connect / / sign up (even if I'm already connected), and when I sign it automatically downloads the Windows version of the product. I find no route to download the mac version of the product, that does not cause SkypeSetup.exe being downloaded.

    I tried Safari and Chrome as a browser. I'm running OS X version 10.7.2, on a MacBook Air.

    It seems that the problem was with a firewall which concealed the identy of the computer. Virus barrier Intego - X 6, option of masking of information surfing. This off, turning enabled Safari send strings of identifier of browser allowing to Skypes site correctly identify my computer.

    I am posting this in hopes that it helps someone else.

    Best wishes

    Graham

  • Where to download a version of Skype offline?

    I would like to know where to download the Skype offline version.

    Does anyone have any suggestions?
    Thanks in advance for your suggestions

    Hello

    I believe that you can refer to the Installer MSI, a link which is here: http://go.skype.com/getskype-msi

    Hope that helps.

  • BeWeather BlackBerry Smartphones downloaded and accidentally deleted, but paid!

    I downloaded BeWeather for my curve, paid for it and then using it, but because I was using the 'Free' app and so I removed it, thinking that I would receive the upgrade application which has never so I think that the 'free' app.lication was the paid juast one, with a free 3 day trial.  However, given that I deleted, even though I already paid for it, I can't can't seem to be able to re - download!  I can't get one answer out App World or Bellshare gmbh regarding this problem.  so, basically, I think it's my fault to remove, but why doesn't app-world let me not the re-upload.  * beep *, at this rate, I even would pay for it again because it's on sale for only $4.99.  I'm SO angry

    Hi and welcome to the Forums!

    First - slow down the... I know you're angry and frustrated, but do you know where this can lead when dealing with technology issues...

    To reinstall your applications, please follow this section of the AppWorld user guide:

    For more information, registration keys, see this KB:

    In some cases, it was discovered that updates (from got AppWorld apps) require additional steps in order to install the update. If the update will not install, please try this:

    1. Homescreen > Options > Advanced Options > Applications > highlight the app > BBKey > delete
    2. AppWorld > MyWorld > Login > highlight the app (if she shows at all, in any State) > BBKey > delete
    3. Use your PC (via the mass storage Mode) or your BB (via Media > BBKey > Explore) and find all references (folders, files) to the app delete everything you find. Search the memory of your device and your press card as well.
    4. Use the link to user guide AppWorld above for re - install the app - then predict a new activation/registration key

    See you soon!

  • How can I NOT download malware URASY. EXE

    URASY can be spelled and yes I spend a lot of pornographic web sites.

    What is the folder where the malicious software, that is, TEMP, a Firefox cache folder folder, etc. ?

    If the file appears in your file downloads and you have Firefox set to automatically save downloads, you can turn that off and have Firefox displays the open/save/Cancel dialog box instead. Then, if this is due to a Web site by pushing a download for you, you can cancel before it gets actually registered. The setting is here: start-up, homepage, tabs and download settings.

    If the download is done around this dialog box, it could be coming via the Flash Player or another plugin.

  • I have been scammed by Mindbrix last week. Is it possible that they could have downloaded Malware in my Macbook Pro? The computer works fine now, but should I run a kind of diagnosis or that someone check it out?

    I have been scammed by Mindbrix last week, and this community let me know... Thank you! Is it possible that they could have installed some sort of malicious software on my Macbook Pro X or am I protected? My computer works normally at this stage.

    Is it possible that they could have installed some sort of malicious software on my Macbook Pro X or am I protected?

    If you don't give them access to your computer or download something on their request, you should be fine. If you allow them access or downloaded something, you must erase and reformat your hard drive, then restore your computer from a backup taken before when you allowed them access. Change your passwords and other critical information also. Not sure what software have been installed. If necessary, contact your bank to make opposition and cancel your credit card.

  • Cannot download malware removal tools. Had a downloader:win32 Trojan horse / chepvil.n how to fix my windows xp

    Original title:-J' had a downloader:win32 Trojan horse / chepvil.n how to fix my windows xp

    now I can't download any software malicios removal tools

     

    Hello

    1. have you made recent changes to your system?

    2. were you able to remove the virus from your computer?

    3 concerns the Malacious software removal tools download limit?

    4. what Malacious software removal tool you are trying to download and from where?

    5. are you able to download other files?

    6. do you get an error message?

    Try to download the Microsoft security from the link Scanner and perform a scan on your system.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

    Let us know the status of the issue for further assstance.

  • If the malware, anti virus pro system, has blocked access to internet browsers, how to get their internet access and then download malware removal program

    I use foxfire and IE browser, OS is XP in Raid 5

    First, run the system restore and go back to a time before the infection occurred.  Who can solve the problem.

    If not, start the computer in safe mode with network .  If you are unable to connect to the Internet in this mode, download the program of removing malicious software on another computer and copy it to your using a USB flash drive, CD, etc.

  • I think I deleted malware, but my computer does not start under programs.

    I got the malware virus that appeared as 'Vista Guardian 2010' on my computer.  I have run two scans I found on the Microsoft Web site, and it seems to have stopped activity malware.  Before you run the scans, I was not able to launch Firefox or Malwarebytes.  Now I can run these programs.  The thing is, I have to 'Run as administrator' to make them open.  If I simply click the icon to launch the program, it will prompt me to choose a program to open the .exe file.

    I am running the scan of Malwarebytes, as recommended for people with this particular problem.  But I could not install the updates for Malwarebytes, because updates automatically open and could not be "run as Administrator" to work.  The only way to get a program to work is to "run as Administrator" and I couldn't do it for updates.  I was still able to run the program, but is probably not up-to-date?  I do not know...

    in any case, it's scanning now.

    But how can I fix?  How can I get my computer back up to the point where she normally works and recognizes these .exe files?

    Please, be specific with answers... I'm not very good computer so I need clear instructions.

    Hello

    1 make a Restore Point so that you can come back if necessary back although probably not required.

    How to create a Vista System Restore Point
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

    How to make a Vista system restore
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
    2. copy BETWEEN these lines and paste it into Notepad - save as exefileFix.reg - then right
    Click on it and FUSION - REBOOT

    DO NOT COPY THE LINES
    -----------------------------------------------------------------

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. [EXE]
    @= "exefile".
    "Content Type"="application/x-msdownload".

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. EXE\PersistentHandler]
    @= "{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}".

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile]
    @= "Application".
    "EditFlags" = hex: 38, 07, 00, 00
    "FriendlyTypeName" = hex (2): 40, 00, 25, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 52,------.
    00, 6f, 00, 6f, 00, 74, 00, 25, 00, 5 c, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 33, 00,------.
    32,00, 5 c, 00, 73, 00, 68, 00, 65, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c, 00, 33, 00, 32, 00, 2nd, 00, 64, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c,
    00, 2 c, 00, 2d, 00, 31, 00, 30, 00, 00, 31, 35, 00, 36, 00, 00, 00

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\DefaultIcon]
    @="%1"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell]

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open]
    "EditFlags" = hex: 00, 00, 00, 00

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
    @="\"%1\" %*"
    ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas]

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas\command]
    @="\"%1\" %*"
    ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex]

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex\DropHandler]
    @= "{86C86720-42A0-1069-A2E8-08002B30309D}".

    [- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe\UserChoice]

    --------------------------------------------------------------
    DO NOT COPY THE LINES

    If necessary:

    Check the fix of exe here
    http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

    Also check this one if it applies
    http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

    I hope this helps.

    Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

  • Is there somewhere in creative cloud I think I download a legacy version of Flash (which will be output to the level of target 9)?

    I need a Flash banner ad at the level of the target output 9. I tried to use the common workaround ( andykenward/old-flash-in-flash-cc · GitHub ) for target 9 possible output from 2014 of the CC, but it doesn't seem to work with the "clickTAG" actionscript code provided by Yahoo https://au.adspecs.yahoo.com/pages/flash-guidelines/

    I get an error message 1119.

    Perhaps someone might have a solution for the code, but I am at the end of my rope (with a customer off pissed) and need a solution in a hurry.

    So, is it possible to download an older version of Flash of CC?

    See you soon

    Download previous versions of Adobe Creative applications-

    http://helpx.Adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/download-previous-versions-creative-applications. HTML

    For the versions you might also consider to acquire old Flash trial versions if you wish only for a short period.  Don't forget to follow the steps described in the Note: very important Instructions in the section on the pages of this site download and have cookies turned on in your browser, otherwise the download will not work correctly.

    http://prodesigntools.com/tag/DDL  (see page 2 of 3 for links to pages with trial CS #)

  • Not sure it's good thru: downloaded 'malware (windows xp recovery).

    AS NOTED ABOVE.  MADE A MISTAKE.  SOMEONE ELSE DO THIS ERROR?, AND HOW TO CORRECT YOU.  A REALLY ME BLOCKED UPWARD!  TY

    Hello

    Follow this link, it will help you with the problem you have...

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Windows-XP-Recovery

    Concerning

    GT4U

  • I think I downloaded the version 64-bit and 32-bit needs.

    I am updating a windows vista to windows 10. and install fqailed. I have a thickness that I should have installed the insteat of 32 bits of the 64-bit.

    Hello

    You bought Windows 10?

    You buy Windows 10, as there is no free upgrade to Vista 10.

    https://www.Yahoo.com/tech/s/Microsoft-just-confirmed-Windows-10-pricing-everything-know-114542550.html

    Microsoft on Monday said CNET Windows 10 will cost just as much as its predecessor. This means price for Windows 10 will run anywhere from $110 for Windows 10 Home package at $199 for Windows 10 Pro edition. In addition a Pack Pro 10 will allow users upgrade Home Pro for $99.

    http://www.CNET.com/news/Microsoft-prices-single-Windows-10-licenses-at-119-for-home-199-for-Pro/

    How to buy Windows 10:

    http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

    But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

    https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

    " System requirements Windows 10"

    https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

    Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

    "FAQ Windows 10.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

    See you soon.

Maybe you are looking for