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    johnnydip Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 31, 2008, 09:59 AM
    Fake windows update icon
    Hi I'm having trouble with my PC, I get this icon for windows update (in red)(witch I think it's a fake icon to be a virus or something like that).

    The PC run very slow and I can't open the task manager.

    How can I spot this virus or trojan or whatever it can be and remove it?

    PS: I have McAfee 2008 installed way before this started to happen.

    Thanks
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    Jul 31, 2008, 10:10 AM
    I have seen a windows update box, in connection with accepting a friend invitation from my space, that always gets caught by my Avira Free Personal Antivirus.

    It is a free download, and free daily updates.

    Maybe try uninstalling McAfee, download free from avira.com, run a scan and see if it catches it.

    I believe it will?
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