Hi. Here is my question. I formatted my HD because it had several viruses and spyware on it (Using the windows CD, Deleting NTFS partitions etc.. )After reinstalling all the hardware the ONLY thing I did was log on to Windows update(Start menu, windows update.. connected to windows site automatically. I did not go on Google or any other site before doing this). While I was downloading SP4 I started receiving windows messenger pop ups telling me to go to regfix.com because my registry was corrupted. What is wrong with my PC? Could I still be infected with something even after formatting? How do I get rid of this. I've tried using Ad-aware, rootkit detectors, MCaffee Stinger etc but I can't find anything wrong. I run windows 2000 and unfortunately I'm literally on dialup out here so downloading anything is painful. How can I fix this? I didn't remove any of the cards before formatting could this be the reason why I'm still infected with something.

Any help would be much appreciated

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Originally Posted by StuckonDialup

Hi. Here is my question. I formatted my HD because it had several viruses and spyware on it (Using the windows CD, Deleting NTFS partitions etc.. )After reinstalling all the hardware the ONLY thing I did was log on to Windows update(Start menu, windows update.. connected to windows site automatically. I did not go on Google or any other site before doing this). While I was downloading SP4 I started receiving windows messenger pop ups telling me to go to regfix.com because my registry was corrupted. What is wrong with my PC? Could I still be infected with something even after formatting? How do I get rid of this. I've tried using Ad-aware, rootkit detectors, MCaffee Stinger etc but I can't find anything wrong. I run windows 2000 and unfortunately I'm literally on dialup out here so downloading anything is painful. How can I fix this? I didn't remove any of the cards before formatting could this be the reason why I'm still infected with something.

Any help would be much appreciated

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When you format the system it removes all the patches Microsoft sends out via the windows updates to patch the holes the virus and spyware writers use to exploit the system.And with Microsoft not supporting win2000 any longer it is even more difficult to protect the system .

It is great to know you are getting the latest sp for win 2000

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I started receiving windows messenger pop ups telling me to go to regfix.com

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To stop those pop ups please follow the steps below
How to prevent Messenger popups
How to Disable Windows Messenger Service

You also need a firewall to prevent further attacks .
1 If you do not have a firewall like norton or mcafee get a free firewall Download ZoneAlarm Free 7.0.408.0 - filehippo.com

2. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
Security News from the net: Online virus scan
Security News from the net: Online virus scan

3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
Security News from the net: Spybot search and destroy spyware and popups

And superantispyware
Security News from the net: SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version)
To get rid of the nasties


4. Download and run Firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through Firefox
Security News from the net: spyware fighter essentials