Help

I'm very novice with computers so here is my question. An icon popped up on
my toolbar that changes from a red circle with a white "x" to the microsoft
symbol and it also periodically makes a pop sound. When I hover my cursor
over it, it says "Virus Alert". What can I do. I ran my Norton.

Perform the following maintenance:

New! Windows Live Safety Center! (beta)
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?Â*id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of spÂ*ywa
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10...age&tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/d...KXYSHMSPCSIZME

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Here's what you can do to enhance the security on your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...2/Default.mspx

4 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer's Performance
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx

How To Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308514

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;316434

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User


"Snapper05" wrote:

I'm very novice with computers so here is my question. An icon popped up on
my toolbar that changes from a red circle with a white "x" to the microsoft
symbol and it also periodically makes a pop sound. When I hover my cursor
over it, it says "Virus Alert". What can I do. I ran my Norton.