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xxariesxx
Nov 16, 2008, 03:23 AM
So of course being paranoid about viruses and malware, something had to come up to confirm all of my fears.

Basically I went and checked my hotmail account. I didn't even open any emails or anything. All of a sudden my internet closes and a pop up box appears asking me if I want to install Antivirus 2009, saying some others things about protecting my computer, etc. I hit cancel on it, and it brought me to a site that started scanning something and there were "5 errors" found apparently already. I exited out of the window right away while it was still scanning.

The box that popped up had this website source at the top of it. >LINK Removed<.. I did go to the site, but did not download or enter anything.

I already had 2 antivirus programs in the background running and are almost done. Should I redo a scan? Do you think I have anything to worry about?
I have really been trying to be careful, I don't go to obscure websites or download a bunch of things or anything. I'm just paranoid I guess. But if you think that there could be a virus on my computer now, or malware, what should I do?

Clough
Nov 16, 2008, 03:28 AM
Hi, xxariesxx!

If it were me and something was able to close your browser and looked like it was scanning at all, then I would be redoing a scan.

It could be nothing, but better to be safe than sorry!

Curlyben
Nov 16, 2008, 03:28 AM
DON'T run more than one active anti-virus program as this WILL cause problems.

As for Antivirus 2009 this is known malware and is discussed here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/computers-beginners/microsofts-bonzo-buddy-281152.html

xxariesxx
Nov 16, 2008, 03:35 AM
Thank you for your responses. I'm sorry, I didn't know that you shouldn't run two at the same time.

They completed scanning and said nothing was wrong. But since they were while all of that happened, should I scan with one of them again?

And thank you for the link.
You suggest I should run Malwarebytes.org?
I didn't download anything. I only hit cancel and it started scanning, but I exited out with 3 seconds before it had finished anything.

smearcase
Nov 16, 2008, 03:37 AM
I had antivirus 2008. It popped like you say and I declined but it started showing up all over the computer. I later read that it enters no matter which option you select and the only way to stop it from entering is to hut down the computer without making any selection. I had to buy a spy hunter program which cleaned it up immediately but cost 30 bucks for 6 months.

xxariesxx
Nov 16, 2008, 03:42 AM
I am also very concerned about what would happen if my computer is infected now? What will it even do to my computer to harm it?

Curlyben
Nov 16, 2008, 03:45 AM
The malwarebytes program referenced in the link is FREE and does an amazing job of completely removing Antivirus 2008/9 as well as a lot of other adware programs.

xxariesxx, judging by your other posts you need to observe the BASICS of staying safe online as you clearly don't have a clue.
The link you posted in the thread starter is a point in case. A lot of malware installs simply by visiting the malicious web site, so you link was EXTREMELY dumb to say the least.

xxariesxx
Nov 16, 2008, 03:52 AM
I'm sorry :(

Curlyben
Nov 16, 2008, 04:07 AM
Have a read of this and take note: BASICS of Staying Safe Online (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/internet-web/basics-staying-safe-online-must-read-281474.html)