Registry Error?

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 9 Sep 2006 3:56 pm

I have been getting the message below, very often, for about 2 weeks. Is it legitimate?

Roger

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Messenger Service

Message from System to inform you about a virus detection on 9/9/2006 1:07:02 P.M.

Urgent! Windows has detected registry error's.
The errors in the registry and the Windows operating system, may contribute to exploit and virus attempt's on your computer.

Immediate repair is required.
Please visit: http://www.WindowsPopupRepair.com

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 10 Sep 2006 1:55 am

It's "spyware". Do a complete spyware scan with an up to date spyware program, such as the free AdAware. Also do a complete anti-virus scan with an up to date antivirus program and anti-virus "dat" file.

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 10 Sep 2006 4:31 am

Spybot S&D should detect and remove this threat. Download and install the current version, update all definitions, apply, immunize, then scan for problems and fix all that are found. You may have to reboot and allow Spybot to scan when Windows restarts, before it enters the desktop.

Also, disable the Messenger Service, as that may be how these phoney messages are being delivered to your computer.

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Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 10 Sep 2006 8:22 am

I have SpywareBlaster and I just ran a scan. I found quite a few spyware on my computer and I am now protected against them.

ROGER

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 10 Sep 2006 9:24 am

Roger said; <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>
I have SpywareBlaster and I just ran a scan.
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Roger, that is simply not possible. SpywareBlaster does not have any scanning mechanism at all. It innoculates the Windows Registry against attacks by setting the "kill-bits" for known malware Class IDs, and by adding numerous dangerous websites to the IE Restricted Sites Zone (zone 4). You must have run a scan with a different product.

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Moderator of the SGF Computers Forum
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[This message was edited by Wiz Feinberg on 10 September 2006 at 10:24 AM.]