thanks for the info, guys!
gee, as am posting this addl message, am playing a mean cat and mouse game with the "errors" window that keeps popping up in my window. will work on your recommendations asap, then get back to you to report if my attempts will be successful.
thanks!
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WinFixer is a rogue anti-spyware program which is mostly ineffective at detecting and removing malware, which is usually marketed like something this:
"Many may have been surfing the net, going through mail, or just working on the internet when a popup like the ones below appear out of nowhere. Adware such as ErrorSafe and WinAntiVirus try to disguise themselves as a windows security prompt to trick people into downloading their software. ErrorSafe, WinFixer 2006, WinAntiSpyware, System Doctor 2006, WinAntiVirus Pro 2006, SysProtect, and similar software are ROGUE anti-spyware programs. They pretends to be a program that will help you fix windows problems, but really it reports false information to try to get you to purchase the program. It is a SCAM."
http://www.aceviper.net/WinAntiVirus_Pro_2006.php
The trojan that usually causes or caused these phony Windows Security alerts is usually a Vundo (AKA Virtumonde) trojan A good tool for removing it is VundoFix. Free at:
http://vundofix.atribune.org/
The best way to remove it is with a antispyware/malware removal program. I suggest Rogue Remove Free it is very good at removing rogue applications like winfixer and it runs well with most antivirus and antispyware protection programs.
Update your anti-virus
http://free.grisoft.com/ [If you do not have one]
Update your anti-spyware software.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx [if you do not have one]
Restart your PC in safe mode
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
And run a full scan with both.
You may also want to have a look at your start up items by using msconfig.
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
Be careful with the items you uncheck, you can have a look here to see if they are necessary
http://www.greatis.com/appdata/index.html
download a free tool called RogueRemover FREE from malwarebytes.org
try programs and features in your control panel, when all else fails SYSTEM RESTORE, to the point prior to the install.
click start menu go to settings then control panel then click add remove programs then search for any junk and click remove..there’s some other things too if that don’t do the trick it depends on how nasty it is
The most common method of infection is through outdated versions of the Sun Java platform; older versions are being exploited so it is important to firstly make sure that your Java software is fully up to date. There is a tool to remove it – VundoFix. I have provided three links, the top link is for the instruction to remove, the second link is to download the tool, scroll down to "Download Vundofix", and the third link is SUPERAntiSpyware to run in safe mode and in deep scan after using Vundofix, and then reboot. Both of these programs are free to use.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html
http://vundofix.atribune.org/
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfreevspro