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BLINKING QUESTION MARK in the task bar
I have recently noticed a blue question mark in my task bar that blinks
continuously and occasionally gives a pop saying "System Alert! system detected virus activity." When I click on the question mark, my browser opens and directs me to the "Antivermin antivirus website." I have run all sorts of spyware removal tools and windows defender came up with one hit for zlob. Could this mean that zlob is still there? Is this something different? And of course, how the heck do I fix this? |
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BLINKING QUESTION MARK in the task bar
Justin wrote:
I have recently noticed a blue question mark in my task bar that blinks continuously and occasionally gives a pop saying "System Alert! system detected virus activity." When I click on the question mark, my browser opens and directs me to the "Antivermin antivirus website." I have run all sorts of spyware removal tools and windows defender came up with one hit for zlob. Could this mean that zlob is still there? Is this something different? And of course, how the heck do I fix this? Yes, you are still infected. Since you didn't specify what "all sorts of spyware removal tools" you ran and how you ran them: Do the preparatory work he http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware Then do the specific removal steps he http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...itfraud_Trojan When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the specialty forums listed at the link above (not here, please). If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA). The only alternative to going through the malware removal tediously and systematically, probably with online help from an HJT forum, and taking the machine to a real professional is to back up your data and do a clean install of Windows. It's your call. Please be aware that not all local shops are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop. Malke -- MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic" |
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BLINKING QUESTION MARK in the task bar
If you boot up in safe mode and run windows defender And lavasoft ad-aware
you well be able to remove the zlob trojan. I had to run each 3 times to make sure it was completely removed. This trojan duplicates itself in new files but it can be removed in safe mode by ad-aware. Like defender it is a free software for home use. "Justin" wrote: I have recently noticed a blue question mark in my task bar that blinks continuously and occasionally gives a pop saying "System Alert! system detected virus activity." When I click on the question mark, my browser opens and directs me to the "Antivermin antivirus website." I have run all sorts of spyware removal tools and windows defender came up with one hit for zlob. Could this mean that zlob is still there? Is this something different? And of course, how the heck do I fix this? |
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