[Simply Computers] Re: Windows Security Alert icon

 

Ronald, when you post a reply please do so at the top, not the bottom.

Read through this site, especially the section on Malicious software protection.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Using-Windows-Security-Center
http://tinyurl.com/3yxhdew

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, ronald_ragland <no_reply@...> wrote:

> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "RogerX19" <helpmeroger@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > I would suspect that your computer is infected.
> >
> > It would seem that something has gotten by your Webroot and Spy Sweeper.
> >
> > We usually recommend Malwarebytes' Antimalware software, which is free at filehippo.com and other places.
> >
> > The Windows Security Alert thing is probably malware that wants you to pay to clean your system. Beware!
> >
> > Download and run Malwarebytes and let us know what happens.
> >
> > rogerX

> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, ronald_ragland <no_reply@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > I have a Toshiba laptop that runs Windows Vista Home Edition and I'm using Webroot anti-virus software with Spy Sweeper.
> > >
> > > I've been having problems lately with getting alerts to download things that I've already downloaded, like my anti-virus software and for Flash. Yesterday, I used System Resource to get rid of that problem. It worked, but now I have a couple of more problems.
> > >
> > > In the lower right hand corner, I have a red Windows Security Alert X. Also, I can't update my anti-virus software. When I try, it does nothing.
> > >
> > > What do I need to do now?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > RR
> > >
> > Hi!

> I downloaded and ran Malwarebytes' AntiMalware software. It found 1 infected item which I deleted.
>
> However, after downloading, running, and rebooting my system, I still have the red Windows Security Alert icon in the lower right hand corner of my screen, and I still can't update my Webroot antivirus and Spy Sweeper software. What do I do now?
>
> Can I use System Restore and set it to a date earlier in the summer? It seemed to be running fine then.
>
> Thanks.

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