Virus that resembles an antivirus program
My computer has a virus that looks like an antivirus program that will not let me remove anything, open menus, files, etc. Any way to get rid of it, I can do it myself without launching the recovery CD?
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This problem may occur when the updates of anti-virus definition is not properly installed or some security services does not work properly.
Install the Windows updates pending on the pc to check if that helps. Updates are additions to software that can help to prevent or fix problems, enhance the operation of your computer, or improve your computing experience.
Please follow the steps below to check if his help.
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If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
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Hotmail contact if necessary:
Windows Live Solution Center - HotMail - HotMail Forums Solutions
http://windowslivehelp.com/Hotmail - Forums
http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ProductID=1Hotmail - Solutions
http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions.aspx?ProductID=1How to contact Windows Live Hotmail Support
http://email.about.com/od/hotmailtips/Qt/et_hotmail_supp.htmWindows Live Hotmail Top issues and Support information
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316659/en-usCompromised account - access unauthorized account - how to recover your account
http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?SolutionID=6ea0c7b3-1473-4176-b03f-145b951dcb41Hotmail hacked? Take these steps
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/07/07/Hotmail-hacked-take-these-steps.aspxI hope this helps.
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