windows pc defender

larry c · External Since: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 1

I have been getting weird pop ups from windows pc defender telling me that my
computer has been invaded. When I proceed to clear the virus, I am face with
a charge and a new system. Also my McAffee won't open. I ran mcAffee tech
but still get the popup. Is this legit from Windows pc defender or a virus.
Any experiencing the same. Thanks
--
larry c

Leonard Grey · External Since: Jan 12, 2009 Posts: 98

Your computer is very possibly infected with a variant of AntiVirus
2009. If you are technically inclined we can point you to some online
resources that may help you. Otherwise, I would seriously recommend
showing your computer to a professional.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

larry c wrote:
> I have been getting weird pop ups from windows pc defender telling me that my
> computer has been invaded. When I proceed to clear the virus, I am face with
> a charge and a new system. Also my McAffee won't open. I ran mcAffee tech
> but still get the popup. Is this legit from Windows pc defender or a virus.
> Any experiencing the same. Thanks

Malke · External Since: Jan 13, 2009 Posts: 113

larry c wrote:

> I have been getting weird pop ups from windows pc defender telling me that
> my computer has been invaded. When I proceed to clear the virus, I am face
> with
> a charge and a new system. Also my McAffee won't open. I ran mcAffee
> tech
> but still get the popup. Is this legit from Windows pc defender or a
> virus.
> Any experiencing the same. Thanks

Your system is infected with a rogue antivirus program. It is called "rogue"
because it pretends to be A Good Guy but is really Evil. Do not pay them!

Look for removal steps here Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
or here - Malwarebytes malware removal guides - http://tinyurl.com/5xrpft

Malwarebytes' Anti-malware (MBAM) or SuperAntiSpyware will often do the job.
Both have free versions and you do not need to purchase these programs.

These may work for you and all may be well. However, in many cases the
computer will also be infected with Zlob and/or Vundo trojans and protected
by a rootkit. These machines are extremely difficult to clean.

If your machine is one of these cases, either get guided help at one of the
specialty forums below OR back up your data and do a clean install of
Windows. It is your choice. Or you can take your machine to a local computer
professional. I don't recommend using BigComputerStore/GeekSquad types of
places.

PLEASE DO NOT POST LOGS IN THE MS NEWSGROUPS.

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=4075 - Posting FAQ
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-
f37.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.techguy.org/54-security/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ