Jessica B
Ok so my computer got infected with XP Antivirus 2008 and lucky enough, my mom manually deleted it and I don't have anymore pop ups from it or interference with my desktop. The only thing I can't seem to get rid of is the alert message on my computer desktop background.
I have tried to get rid of it by using Symantex antivirus, AVG, FixIt Utilities, AdAware and Spybot and it says that it catches what's doing it and it deletes it. So when I go to control panel the icon that allows me to change my desktop background is there so I change it. However, when I turn my computer back on at a later time, it reverts back to the alert message. It's driving my crazy.
I have tried to go to Run and then type in Gpedit.msc and it let me do all the disabling and what-not, but my desktop background doesn't stick.
I am terrified... literally terrified to go onto my computer and do anything to it or with it... I am freaked out. I'm nervous to try any free downloads online because I'm afraid it will bring in other viruses or bring this virus back.
I need help or advice on what to do and how to get rid of it.
If you could answer two of my questions:
1. How do I get the desktop alert message to go away?
2. If I somehow can't get it to go away, is my computer and my email, financial information, passwords, etc. at risk If I use my computer. I don't have a real issue if the message is there as long as that's the ONLY thing that is there. I just don't want another part of this virus hacking into my websites and info.
Any help would be great. Thanks:)
Answer
http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-antispyware/xp_antivirus_2008/xp_antivirus_2008.html
XP Antivirus 2008 (XPAntivirus 2008) is a new version of well known fake spyware cleaner. This program have aggressive behaviour and deceptive advertising tactic. XP Antivirus 2008 displays false security warnings and malware detection reports to scare users into buying full version of this useless program. Likewise older versions, XP Antivirus 2008 can install other malware, capture browser's homepage, redirect search results and slow your computer. We recomend to remove XP Antivirus 2008 from your PC.
use manual removal instructions
http://fix-computer-problem.com/rogue-antispyware/xp_antivirus_2008/xp_antivirus_2008.html
XP Antivirus 2008 (XPAntivirus 2008) is a new version of well known fake spyware cleaner. This program have aggressive behaviour and deceptive advertising tactic. XP Antivirus 2008 displays false security warnings and malware detection reports to scare users into buying full version of this useless program. Likewise older versions, XP Antivirus 2008 can install other malware, capture browser's homepage, redirect search results and slow your computer. We recomend to remove XP Antivirus 2008 from your PC.
use manual removal instructions
Computer background problem?
CrazyP
My computer background changed to a solid color from the default backgrounds and when I tried to select one of the default backgrounds, I was unable to click on them. What happened and what can I do?
Answer
Depends what kind of computer you have if you have a dell then I may be able to help you.
1) Right click the open space when you are just sitting there with no programs open
2) Select Personalize from the options given
3)Once selected a box will appear and click on the option desktop back round
4)You can click on picture location to choose between pictures that are saved on your computer or you can stay at Windows Wallpapers.
5) Click on the back round you want and then and select at the bottom what position you would like it to be in (there are three options)
6) last step just click okay and exit out of all that and your back round will be changed. (You can do this with pictures saved on your computer or just window's pictures just select a category)
Hope this helped... If you have a Mac this info is probably useless... Sorry if that's the case!
Depends what kind of computer you have if you have a dell then I may be able to help you.
1) Right click the open space when you are just sitting there with no programs open
2) Select Personalize from the options given
3)Once selected a box will appear and click on the option desktop back round
4)You can click on picture location to choose between pictures that are saved on your computer or you can stay at Windows Wallpapers.
5) Click on the back round you want and then and select at the bottom what position you would like it to be in (there are three options)
6) last step just click okay and exit out of all that and your back round will be changed. (You can do this with pictures saved on your computer or just window's pictures just select a category)
Hope this helped... If you have a Mac this info is probably useless... Sorry if that's the case!
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