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gigman   03-10-2008 at 06:47:02 AM

I get popups on my vista ult sytem every few minutes whether internet explorer is open or not. I looked through the processes for anything deadly but to no avail. Any ideas? Popup blocker is on full in case your wondering. This is driving me CRAZY



EDIT: fixed it. scanned with windows defender and found a trojan which does that. Now I have a new problem though. I can't turn windows defender on. when I click to turn it on it says checking for definitions, but the bar only goes a tiny bit and then it says no new definitions avalable to download and it won't turn on. any ideas?


Message edited by gigman on 03-10-2008 at 07:41:42 AM
------------------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep. Like my grandfather. Not screaming and flailing my arms like the passengers of his car.
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bildo123   03-10-2008 at 06:30:55 PM
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Try starting in safe mode and scan, tap F8 during boot-up and you will be presented with several startup options.

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gigman   03-11-2008 at 02:00:18 AM
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The f8 thing at startup doesnt seem to work, could it have anything to do with the fact that I am using a usb wireless keyboard?

------------------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep. Like my grandfather. Not screaming and flailing my arms like the passengers of his car.
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ohiou_grad_06   03-11-2008 at 05:04:38 AM
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www.free.grisoft.com

There should be a free antivirus program there, try scanning your system with that, and see if it helps. The program is legit, free, free updates as well.

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gigman   03-11-2008 at 07:53:35 AM
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I solved the popups! What I am looking for is some way to turn on windows defender!

------------------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep. Like my grandfather. Not screaming and flailing my arms like the passengers of his car.
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akelkar   03-11-2008 at 12:58:29 PM
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Just out of curiosity, did you have UAC turned off when all this started happening?

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gigman   03-11-2008 at 09:11:03 PM
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You mean user account control right? If so, .yes I did. I have not Disabled or turned off anything


Message edited by gigman on 03-11-2008 at 09:46:58 PM
------------------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep. Like my grandfather. Not screaming and flailing my arms like the passengers of his car.
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