Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337212)

Had a strange bug on my computer when I tried to log onto the internet tonight.

Every site I tried to reach, I got a message, with an Internet Explorer logo at the top, from a Spyware company saying the site I was trying to reach was unsafe, and that I could buy their software for $49.99 to solve the problem.

When I found the icon for the Spyware company on my lower icons and right-clicked it, it began a "software" scan. Each time I hit it to stop, it would restart where it left off each time I tried to click on something else. Told me I had 74 "severe risk" viruses on my computer, and that their Spyware would fix it for $49.99.

Rebooted...nothing. Tried to log onto Yahoo, ESPN, CA, etc, and just get getting the message. Shut down, rebooted again, nothing.

Finally solved it with a system restore, restoring my computer to yesterday's settings.

Just a heads-up in case this is going around, got through all my virus protection and firewalls.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337212)

Had a strange bug on my computer when I tried to log onto the internet tonight.

Every site I tried to reach, I got a message, with an Internet Explorer logo at the top, from a Spyware company saying the site I was trying to reach was unsafe, and that I could buy their software for $49.99 to solve the problem.

When I found the icon for the Spyware company on my lower icons and right-clicked it, it began a "software" scan. Each time I hit it to stop, it would restart where it left off each time I tried to click on something else. Told me I had 74 "severe risk" viruses on my computer, and that their Spyware would fix it for $49.99.

Rebooted...nothing. Tried to log onto Yahoo, ESPN, CA, etc, and just get getting the message. Shut down, rebooted again, nothing.

Finally solved it with a system restore, restoring my computer to yesterday's settings.

Just a heads-up in case this is going around, got through all my virus protection and firewalls.

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337227)

Apparently affected your spell-check in your title too..:r

My daughter had the same problem, but no clean restore point. Will have to reformat to completely remove it. Sounds like Conficker...

http://www.pcworld.com/article/16210...ml?tk=rss_news

This virus has become active recently after freakin everyone out on 4/1.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337260)

Based on the article, should I restore my computer to a much earlier date? Makes it sound like the bug might have been there for a coupel weeks and just gone off today...

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337267)

I'd run a scan. I used the McAfee and the F-protect mentioned in the article. If you can, you could turn off your restore temporarily, just to make sure you don;t recreate it and see what happens.

My daughters PC got sick a week before the first, so I think she just picked up a stubborn virus.

You are right, though, it may have lain dormant until recently.

Where are the real nerds at when you need them? Is there a Star Trek marathon on SciFi tonight...:dance:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337275)

I am so computer un-savvy. :r

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337286)

Stop clicking on the "free cigar ****" links and you'll be ok.:r

My daughter picked it up through a games site. Had to be embedded in one of her games she downloaded.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337293)

Only thing I downloaded lately was a free Amazon MP3 of Ted Nugent....the Nuge wouldn't knife me in the back, would he? :r

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337300)

Actually, I picked up a little booger through a downloaded song from Limewire, so it's possible.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337308)

It's a Free For All, Baby! :r

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337310)

Watch out for Cat Scratch Fever...:dance:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 337311)

Or that Wang Dang Sweet.....oops, this is a family forum. ;)

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337318)

Live from the Friggemall Building, It's the Tom and Sean Show!!

We should take this on the road.:r

I was going to say I'd get you in a "Stranglehold", but then thought better of it..:D

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 337318)

We should take this on the road.:r

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX (Post 337327)

I'd buy tickets....... and then scalp them :D