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Antivir

All of a sudden i have this Antivir come up on my computer,every time i go on anything it comes up.Does antone know what this is.
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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    edited 14 February 2010 at 10:53AM
    if you did'nt install then run this and post the log file when it finishes.(it sounds like an infection on the computer)



    Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.
    • Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
    • Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    • When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
    • When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked:
      • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    • Then click Finish.
    • MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.
    • On the Scanner tab:
      • Make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
      • Then click on the Scan button.
    • If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button.
    • The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient.
    • When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found".
    • Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.
    • Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
    • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
    • When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
    • The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM.
    Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you may be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. Regardless if prompted to restart the computer or not, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. MBAM may make changes to your registry as part of its disinfection routine. If you're using other security programs that detect registry changes, they may alert you after scanning with MBAM. Please permit the program to allow the changes.
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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    http://www.free-av.com/

    ^This is what it should be ;)
  • aerostar
    aerostar Posts: 1,738 Forumite
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    Sorry but more details are needed, what is the EXACT MESSAGE on the screen ?

    Do you have an anti-virus program installed, if so which one, and is it kept up to date ?
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
    Database version: 2904
    Windows 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1
    14/02/2010 10:08:30
    mbam-log-2010-02-14 (10-08-30).txt
    Scan type: Quick Scan
    Objects scanned: 107987
    Time elapsed: 10 minute(s), 34 second(s)
    Memory Processes Infected: 0
    Memory Modules Infected: 0
    Registry Keys Infected: 0
    Registry Values Infected: 0
    Registry Data Items Infected: 0
    Folders Infected: 0
    Files Infected: 0
    Memory Processes Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Memory Modules Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Registry Keys Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Registry Values Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Registry Data Items Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Folders Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)
    Files Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    This is the log that appeared.
  • 001.gif002.gifico.gifWarning! Visiting this site may harm your computer!
    This web site probably contains malicious software program, which can cause damage to your computer or perform actions without your permission. Your computer may be infected after visiting such web site.
    We recommend you to install (or activate) antivirus security software.
    I do realize that visiting this site can cause harm to my computer.

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    This is what is appearing all the time
    Thanks
  • Browntoa
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  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    edited 14 February 2010 at 11:54AM
    estelle

    Run Malwarebytes again but update it first, your version is way out of date you should be on version 1.44 database 3737.
  • what is bleepingcomputer.com is it free.
  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    estelle123 wrote: »
    what is bleepingcomputer.com is it free.

    Here's the blurb for Bleeping computer............Bleeping Computer is a community devoted to providing free original content, consisting of computer help and tutorials, in such a way that the beginning computer user can understand. Getting started using our community is extremely easy! Just follow these easy steps below to start receiving the computer help you need:............

    And yes it is totally free.

    Did you update Malwarebytes estelle?
  • Yup,i updated and running it now,will post log when finished.
    Thank you for taking time to help this computer idiot,it is much appreciated.
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