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Malicious script detected

Hi,

I have a message that pops up everytime I switch on my laptop.

Malicious script detected

X High Risk

Your computer is halted and needs to do something about this script

object File system object
Activity Create Folder
File Sprtsvc.exe

Stop this script Recommended

I select the "stop this script" option each time but it comes up again the next time I switch on.
Its a Dell laptop runing XP with Norton installed and updated.
I am not very techie and don't know what to do next?

Any ideas?:confused:
:j I love bargains:j
I love MSE

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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
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  • dotchas
    dotchas Posts: 2,484 Forumite
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    Thank you!:T :T :T

    I have done what was suggested so hopefully that'll be it fixed

    Apologies for not searching thoroughly first:o :o:o
    :j I love bargains:j
    I love MSE
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    No problem. This is a bi-i-ig site, and it takes a while to find your way around all the forums, especially ones that you may not use very often.:)

    I've been caught out more than once, even now, and I have way less excuse for that than most people :)
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
    DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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