04-14-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: Comptter Virus
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Originally Posted by icehog3
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.
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Grandpa had the same thing. I ended up having to dig it out through a reg search. it sucked. freaking programs. I wonder how many people just buy the program
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