cheti
December 11th 03, 09:51 PM
it's probably a spyware. fortunately there is way to=20
remove them.
go to www.download.com, search for ad-aware, download it,=20
install it, and scan your computer using that. it's an=20
anti-spyware program that deletes and uninstalls things=20
like that. it's like a anti-virus program, only it=20
removes spyware.
ps: make sure you "Check for updates" like you do for=20
anti-virus programs. :)
hope this helps
>-----Original Message-----
>A 'marketing" company by the name of 180 Solutions=20
>(www.180solutions.com) has somehow...and=20
>illegally...parked an .exe (msbb.exe) file in my Windows=20
>XP Program Files folder. The net of this program is that=20
>I get assaulted with Pop Ups, Scratch & Win Cards and=20
>various other requests for "Do you want to run & install=20
>x software?"
>
>However, when I try to delete the file, I get an "access=20
>denied" message - even when I try to delete from the DOS=20
>command prompt. Microsoft has acknowledged this as a=20
>problem in the Knowledge Base but, yet no known solution.
>
>I can't let this company WIN can I? If so - any tips on=20
>HOW TO DELETE and better - how can I/we protect=20
ourselves=20
>from this intrusive marketing??
>
>Chris
>----------------------------------------------
>"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a=20
>File
>The information in this article applies to:
>Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
>Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
>This article was previously published under Q298345=20
>SYMPTOMS
>When you attempt to delete a file, you may receive the=20
>following error message:=20
>
>Cannot delete filename: Access is denied.=20
>
>Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and=20
>that the file is not currently in use.=20
>However, the disk is neither full nor write-protected=20
and=20
>the file is not in use by anyone else.=20
>CAUSE
>This behavior can occur if you do not have the=20
>permissions necessary to delete the file under the NTFS=20
>file system.=20
>RESOLUTION
>To resolve this behavior, ask the administrator to grant=20
>the necessary permissions.=20
>STATUS
>Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the=20
>Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of=20
>this article.=20
>Last Reviewed: 8/6/2002=20
>Keywords: kbprb WhistlerYes KB298345=20
>
>=20
>=20
> Send Print Help =20
> Last reviewed Tuesday, August 06, 2002=20
>
>=A9 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. =20
Terms=20
>of use Security & Privacy Accessibility =20
>.
>
remove them.
go to www.download.com, search for ad-aware, download it,=20
install it, and scan your computer using that. it's an=20
anti-spyware program that deletes and uninstalls things=20
like that. it's like a anti-virus program, only it=20
removes spyware.
ps: make sure you "Check for updates" like you do for=20
anti-virus programs. :)
hope this helps
>-----Original Message-----
>A 'marketing" company by the name of 180 Solutions=20
>(www.180solutions.com) has somehow...and=20
>illegally...parked an .exe (msbb.exe) file in my Windows=20
>XP Program Files folder. The net of this program is that=20
>I get assaulted with Pop Ups, Scratch & Win Cards and=20
>various other requests for "Do you want to run & install=20
>x software?"
>
>However, when I try to delete the file, I get an "access=20
>denied" message - even when I try to delete from the DOS=20
>command prompt. Microsoft has acknowledged this as a=20
>problem in the Knowledge Base but, yet no known solution.
>
>I can't let this company WIN can I? If so - any tips on=20
>HOW TO DELETE and better - how can I/we protect=20
ourselves=20
>from this intrusive marketing??
>
>Chris
>----------------------------------------------
>"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a=20
>File
>The information in this article applies to:
>Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
>Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>
>This article was previously published under Q298345=20
>SYMPTOMS
>When you attempt to delete a file, you may receive the=20
>following error message:=20
>
>Cannot delete filename: Access is denied.=20
>
>Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and=20
>that the file is not currently in use.=20
>However, the disk is neither full nor write-protected=20
and=20
>the file is not in use by anyone else.=20
>CAUSE
>This behavior can occur if you do not have the=20
>permissions necessary to delete the file under the NTFS=20
>file system.=20
>RESOLUTION
>To resolve this behavior, ask the administrator to grant=20
>the necessary permissions.=20
>STATUS
>Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the=20
>Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of=20
>this article.=20
>Last Reviewed: 8/6/2002=20
>Keywords: kbprb WhistlerYes KB298345=20
>
>=20
>=20
> Send Print Help =20
> Last reviewed Tuesday, August 06, 2002=20
>
>=A9 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. =20
Terms=20
>of use Security & Privacy Accessibility =20
>.
>