peck Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 i keep getting a window on my screen that will not be removed or minimised, it is from a firm called MBS, they are telling me that i owe them £19.99 for access to some website that i have never used, (porn) i have searched my computer and found some files that i have removed, i have also removed active x controls, i have managed to get rid of the text in the winow but the window keeps popping up and cannot be removed for 10 minutes, it started at 5 and has now go to 10, how long will it be before i cannot remove it at all.? so i need help, does anyone know how this could be achieved or will i have to format my hard drive to get rid of it, also will it re-apear when i connect to the web after reloading my programmes. any help would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 I am no expert, but I assume you have scanned with AdAware, SpyBot, or something similar. I would also do an anti virus scan. You have also done a "Search" and deleted all the files relating to MBS. Before reformatting, I would try a System Restore. Hopefully a more skilled user will come along. I have always found these people very helpful with "nasties". http://www.castlecops.com/forums.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainwt Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 never used the site yeh right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 never used the site yeh right B) :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 I get similar problems right after I don't use certain websites Download and install prevx1, www.prevx.com. Update your AV program and perform a full scan, if you are using norton ditch that first and install something like AVG. Download this http://www.spywareaid.com/index.php?file=s...ftware&id=1 and perform a full scan. Once you have done all this, if you still have problems, go here http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php and download the latest version of hijackthis, run it and email me the logs (pm for email) GL fella! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 I get similar problems right after I don't use certain websites Download and install prevx1, www.prevx.com. Update your AV program and perform a full scan, if you are using norton ditch that first and install something like AVG. Download this http://www.spywareaid.com/index.php?file=s...ftware&id=1 and perform a full scan. Once you have done all this, if you still have problems, go here http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php and download the latest version of hijackthis, run it and email me the logs (pm for email) GL fella! B) awfully well informed about this kinda thing.... isnt he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 awfully well informed about this kinda thing.... isnt he? its a good job someone is, he just saved me a hell of a lot of trouble by not having to format my hard drive. Thanks very much Pin, i did what you suggested and it seems to have worked. Just out of interest to everyone, this computer is accessable to 4 other people besides my-self, we all of us have a quick look at some porn no doubt, as for paying for it i'm a bit of a tight plonker so no way. I am going to put a password on the computer for my use, the others can log on as guests, so hopefully this will not happen to me again!!!! (ever the optomist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Ahem it was pin mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yes i saw it as soon as i had posted it, should have read it properly before posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Thanks very much Pin, i did what you suggested and it seems to have worked. YVW mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yes i saw it as soon as i had posted it, should have read it properly before posting. YVW ? sorry bit of a ignoramus about what this means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Your Very Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 just got it, your very welcome. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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