virus in windows xp live messenger

[GIVINGUP]

please help me. I am at my witts end. I was sent a IM from a co-worker and I
clicked on the link like a dumb butt.. it is a virus. I have deleted all xp
live messenger programs linked or involved..... ran manuel system scan for
malware and virus's.. Nothing shows up to delete or quarantine.. I am still
not able to get rid of this virus.. Can someone please help me.. here is an
example of what comes up in chat randomly. "OMG...have a look at this!!!
www.fositech.net/msnphp?=gqdOMG...have a look at this!!!
www.fositech.net/msn.php?s=VwPsyG&id=7482&profile=$msnaddy
ETZTUN&id=11911&profile=$msnaddy I have tried and tried now for three
days.. plzzzzzz PLZ HELP ME JONATHAN KAY?????????????????

[Bart Simpson]

hi

have you tried switching off "System Restore" then doing a full scan?

It might find it then.

"GIVINGUP" wrote:

> please help me. I am at my witts end. I was sent a IM from a co-worker and I
> clicked on the link like a dumb butt.. it is a virus. I have deleted all xp
> live messenger programs linked or involved..... ran manuel system scan for
> malware and virus's.. Nothing shows up to delete or quarantine.. I am still
> not able to get rid of this virus.. Can someone please help me.. here is an
> example of what comes up in chat randomly. "OMG...have a look at this!!!
> www.fositech.net/msnphp?=gqdOMG...have a look at this!!!
> www.fositech.net/msn.php?s=VwPsyG&id=7482&profile=$msnaddy
> ETZTUN&id=11911&profile=$msnaddy I have tried and tried now for three
> days.. plzzzzzz PLZ HELP ME JONATHAN KAY?????????????????

[GIVINGUP]

Wow, Thank you so very much!! bart simpson ( love that nick) lmao you saved
my job! I work online everyday for an online casino, and your suggestion
cured the problem right off the bat. I had tried three differet virus scans
that i paid for..... so they were good....... I would have never though of
turning off the restore option.... thanks from my heart! You definately made
this girl a Happy Camper again! I love my job and get very nervous when
things aren't correct for that.... Have a Blessed day... Your super in my
baok.! Hope to chat again...( not under these circumstances) lol but maybe
someday... thanks again my new friend..... you gave me faith in people
again.... hugs xxxxxx givingup Nomore!! lol!! :)


"Bart Simpson" wrote:

> hi
>
> have you tried switching off "System Restore" then doing a full scan?
>
> It might find it then.
>
> "GIVINGUP" wrote:
>
> > please help me. I am at my witts end. I was sent a IM from a co-worker and I
> > clicked on the link like a dumb butt.. it is a virus. I have deleted all xp
> > live messenger programs linked or involved..... ran manuel system scan for
> > malware and virus's.. Nothing shows up to delete or quarantine.. I am still
> > not able to get rid of this virus.. Can someone please help me.. here is an
> > example of what comes up in chat randomly. "OMG...have a look at this!!!
> > www.fositech.net/msnphp?=gqdOMG...have a look at this!!!
> > www.fositech.net/msn.php?s=VwPsyG&id=7482&profile=$msnaddy
> > ETZTUN&id=11911&profile=$msnaddy I have tried and tried now for three
> > days.. plzzzzzz PLZ HELP ME JONATHAN KAY?????????????????