popup on my desktop help needed

ipam45 · 01-21-2005, 04:29 PM

today i was just surfing the web and this stupid pop uo webpage appered and i just closed it but i think it changed the desktop picture completely. it says warning you are in danger all you do with computer is stored forever in your hard desk blah blah blah. i don;t know y it;s there and how to take it off. it is very annoying adn when i click on it it makes me install some werid spyware blocker which i really don;t need. please if anyone out there know how to remove it or have the same thing please reply. i'm about to throw this computer out the window.

**Ha-y-n** · 01-21-2005, 04:45 PM

hey ipam45,

this is how you get rid of it:
-go to start, control panel
-click display
-click desktop tab
-click customize desktop button
-click web tab
-uncheck whatever's in the box,then click ok

sounds like you might have spyware so maybe you should post a hijack log in the security forum on this site and they can help you clean the mess.

bRiAn

ipam45 · 01-22-2005, 01:49 PM

thansk very much i fixed it but today i noticed a new problem. these random icons are appering on my desktop and they are like hardcore teen sex and werid stuff like that how do i remove them or do i really have a spyware in my computer. also waht is hijack log i have no idea cause i'm not a computer expert.

**jgvernonco** · 01-22-2005, 04:12 PM

Howdy,

Please follow these instructions:

Please download Ad-aware SE and install it if you don't have it already. Make sure it's the newest version and check for any updates before running it. Also go here to get the plug-in for fixing VX2 variants. To run this tool, go into Ad-aware->Add-ons and select VX2 Cleaner. Then click Run Tool and OK to start it. If it's clean, it will say Status System Clean. Otherwise, you will have to click on the Clean button to remove the VX2 infection. Also make sure to customize the settings in Ad-aware for better scan results. Run the scan and fix everything that it finds.

Download and install Spybot S&D. Run Spybot and click on the 'Search for Updates' button. Install any updates that are available. Next click on the 'Check for Problems' button. Let it run the scan. If it finds something, check all those in RED and hit the Fix Selected Problems button. Exit Spybot. If you keep getting the DSO Exploit entries, even after you updated Windows and fixed them, then download the Spybot DSO Exploit Fix and install it over the current Spybot installation.

Download CWShredder and click on 'Fix' (it will automatically fix anything it finds for you). If it asks if you want to delete a certain random file, choose No and post that filename here.

If you are having no further problems, good!

To help prevent future spyware installations/infections, please read the Anti-Spyware Section and use the tools provided.

If you are still experiencing problems, then:

Please download HijackThis - this program will help us determine if there are any spyware/malware on your computer. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Double click on the program to run it.

1. If it gives you an intro screen, just choose 'Do a system scan and save a logfile'.
2. If you don't get the intro screen, just hit Scan and then click on Save log.
3. Get HijackThis Analyzer and save it to the same folder as the hijackthis.log file. Run HijackThis Analyzer and type in y if you agree. The result.txt file will open up in Notepad. Copy the whole result.txt log and post it in the forum. We do not need the original hijackthis.log (unless we ask for it). Do not fix anything in HijackThis since they may be harmless.

ipam45 · 01-28-2005, 04:38 PM

tahnks alot but i have another problem

i can;t access my internet explore or anthing that i can use to access a internet site. i have the adware i have no idea how to use itof delete unwanted stuff form it, and like i said i can;t access the internet today at all. i'm using my friends laptop right now

CTSNKY · 01-28-2005, 05:14 PM

This will fit on a floppy disk and should restore your internet connection to follow JG's instructions above.

Download WinsockFix and unzip it. Then double-click on it to run it.

ipam45 · 01-29-2005, 03:05 PM

tahnks but um i can;t access the link becuase of taht my internet is down
another solution to access the internet

greyknight17 · 01-29-2005, 03:11 PM

Do you have another computer that has access to the internet? You will need to download that file to a floppy and copy it to this computer with the problem. Then run it. It should fix the internet connection problem.

ipam45 · 02-02-2005, 07:45 PM

i follows jg instruction not totally donw yet but i noticed a new problem my internet connection keeps on getting dropped and it keeps on connection no matter if i'm already on or not.

greyknight17 · 02-02-2005, 08:11 PM

Did you try using that WinsockFix program that CTSNKY gave you?

Please post your HijackThis log as soon as possible. You may have a bad one there.

ipam45 · 02-03-2005, 04:56 PM

my browser is back but it's slowa nd my connection keeps dropping and even when i'm connected my dial up window keeps poping up and i have downloaded the winsockfix but i need instruction for hi jack this file i have no idea waht to do.

greyknight17 · 02-03-2005, 08:44 PM

It should be straight forward on what to do here:

Please download HijackThis - this program will help us determine if there are any spyware/malware on your computer. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Double click on the program to run it.

1. If it gives you an intro screen, just choose 'Do a system scan and save a logfile'.
2. If you don't get the intro screen, just hit Scan and then click on Save log.
3. Get HijackThis Analyzer and save it to the same folder as the hijackthis.log file. Run HijackThis Analyzer and type in y if you agree. The result.txt file will open up in Notepad. Copy the whole result.txt log and post it in the forum. We do not need the original hijackthis.log (unless we ask for it). Do not fix anything in HijackThis since they may be harmless.

01-21-2005, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	popup on my desktop help needed today i was just surfing the web and this stupid pop uo webpage appered and i just closed it but i think it changed the desktop picture completely. it says warning you are in danger all you do with computer is stored forever in your hard desk blah blah blah. i don;t know y it;s there and how to take it off. it is very annoying adn when i click on it it makes me install some werid spyware blocker which i really don;t need. please if anyone out there know how to remove it or have the same thing please reply. i'm about to throw this computer out the window.

01-21-2005, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ha-y-n 12-0, GO WARRIORS! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 682 OS: WinXP Pro	hey ipam45, this is how you get rid of it: -go to start, control panel -click display -click desktop tab -click customize desktop button -click web tab -uncheck whatever's in the box,then click ok sounds like you might have spyware so maybe you should post a hijack log in the security forum on this site and they can help you clean the mess. bRiAn __________________ bRiAn Harddrive Diagnostic Tools, MemTest86

01-22-2005, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	tahnk you but new problem thansk very much i fixed it but today i noticed a new problem. these random icons are appering on my desktop and they are like hardcore teen sex and werid stuff like that how do i remove them or do i really have a spyware in my computer. also waht is hijack log i have no idea cause i'm not a computer expert. Last edited by ipam45 : 01-22-2005 at 01:51 PM. Reason: mistake

01-22-2005, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,960 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Howdy, Please follow these instructions: Please download Ad-aware SE and install it if you don't have it already. Make sure it's the newest version and check for any updates before running it. Also go here to get the plug-in for fixing VX2 variants. To run this tool, go into Ad-aware->Add-ons and select VX2 Cleaner. Then click Run Tool and OK to start it. If it's clean, it will say Status System Clean. Otherwise, you will have to click on the Clean button to remove the VX2 infection. Also make sure to customize the settings in Ad-aware for better scan results. Run the scan and fix everything that it finds. Download and install Spybot S&D. Run Spybot and click on the 'Search for Updates' button. Install any updates that are available. Next click on the 'Check for Problems' button. Let it run the scan. If it finds something, check all those in RED and hit the Fix Selected Problems button. Exit Spybot. If you keep getting the DSO Exploit entries, even after you updated Windows and fixed them, then download the Spybot DSO Exploit Fix and install it over the current Spybot installation. Download CWShredder and click on 'Fix' (it will automatically fix anything it finds for you). If it asks if you want to delete a certain random file, choose No and post that filename here. If you are having no further problems, good! To help prevent future spyware installations/infections, please read the Anti-Spyware Section and use the tools provided. If you are still experiencing problems, then: Please download HijackThis - this program will help us determine if there are any spyware/malware on your computer. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Double click on the program to run it. 1. If it gives you an intro screen, just choose 'Do a system scan and save a logfile'. 2. If you don't get the intro screen, just hit Scan and then click on Save log. 3. Get HijackThis Analyzer and save it to the same folder as the hijackthis.log file. Run HijackThis Analyzer and type in y if you agree. The result.txt file will open up in Notepad. Copy the whole result.txt log and post it in the forum. We do not need the original hijackthis.log (unless we ask for it). Do not fix anything in HijackThis since they may be harmless. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

01-28-2005, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	thanks tahnks alot but i have another problem i can;t access my internet explore or anthing that i can use to access a internet site. i have the adware i have no idea how to use itof delete unwanted stuff form it, and like i said i can;t access the internet today at all. i'm using my friends laptop right now

01-28-2005, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	This will fit on a floppy disk and should restore your internet connection to follow JG's instructions above. Download WinsockFix and unzip it. Then double-click on it to run it. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

01-29-2005, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	tahnks but um i can;t access the link becuase of taht my internet is down another solution to access the internet

01-29-2005, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,327 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	Do you have another computer that has access to the internet? You will need to download that file to a floppy and copy it to this computer with the problem. Then run it. It should fix the internet connection problem. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

02-02-2005, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	more problem i follows jg instruction not totally donw yet but i noticed a new problem my internet connection keeps on getting dropped and it keeps on connection no matter if i'm already on or not.

02-02-2005, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,327 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	Did you try using that WinsockFix program that CTSNKY gave you? Please post your HijackThis log as soon as possible. You may have a bad one there. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

02-03-2005, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
ipam45 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	okay my browser is back but it's slowa nd my connection keeps dropping and even when i'm connected my dial up window keeps poping up and i have downloaded the winsockfix but i need instruction for hi jack this file i have no idea waht to do.

02-03-2005, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,327 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	It should be straight forward on what to do here: Please download HijackThis - this program will help us determine if there are any spyware/malware on your computer. Create a folder at C:\HJT and move HijackThis.exe there. Double click on the program to run it. 1. If it gives you an intro screen, just choose 'Do a system scan and save a logfile'. 2. If you don't get the intro screen, just hit Scan and then click on Save log. 3. Get HijackThis Analyzer and save it to the same folder as the hijackthis.log file. Run HijackThis Analyzer and type in y if you agree. The result.txt file will open up in Notepad. Copy the whole result.txt log and post it in the forum. We do not need the original hijackthis.log (unless we ask for it). Do not fix anything in HijackThis since they may be harmless. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools