Hi everyone,
I have just wiped my computer and NO malicious software is on here (I think?). As I was browsing the internet (
www.google.com ->
www.datpiff.com -> searched on google avg free (ON DATPIFF NOT WHEN I SEARCHED AVG WHEN COMPUTER SHUT OFF)) when all of a sudden, my computer restarted for no apparent reason. I was checking my processes when it shut off and rebooted AGAIN. I was forced to start it in safe mode and revert to yesterday's settings. Then, rebooted the computer and this message pops up:
(X) YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED!
Windows has detected spyware infection!
It is ->recomended<- to use special antispyware tools to ->pervent<- data loss.(no space)Windows will now download and intall the most up-to-date antispyware for you.
Click here to protect your computer from spyware!
This appeared in the bottom right corner in a bubble with an icon of a 'x' with a red circle around it. I have pointed out the 3 typos in the message, so it wasn't legit. I also noted that the first time I saw this message, my internet had not yet connected and no antivirus programhad been installed. Then, a random window popped up randomly scanning files. I then exited out of that and ended a couple of processes. (sorry these processes are unknown except AntivirusPro_2010.exe) Then a random icon appeared on my desktop (AntivirusPro_2010). I then ran AVG Anti-Virus Free and set it up. I ran a scan and this showed up: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\096BO1lR\qwxhuhvvjw[1].htm - Trojan Horse Rootkit-Pakes.P
My Scan is still running...
Thanks in advance!