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Old 08-02-2009, 04:40 PM
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I have done a virus checked that revealed nothing. When I click on get real time protection, it direscts me to some virus software...

How can I sort this please.

I have AVG protection
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:43 PM
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Clear cookies may shift it.

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Old 08-02-2009, 04:47 PM
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deleted the lot... no joy unfortunately.

Any other ideas please? Maybe its normal, just never done it before.
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:05 PM
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Download and run http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php. I bet you it stops it.
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If you run a scan, do it in Safe Mode! It stands a better chance of picking it out while its not actually running.
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thanks MAl.. just scanning.

Should I use this instead of AVG? got them both scanning..
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already Malware has found 10 objects infected.. in 2mins.

yet 29mins later and AVG has no threats..

how do I put it in safe mode please C?
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Originally Posted by Westy
thanks MAl.. just scanning.

Should I use this instead of AVG? got them both scanning..

I run Norton, Spybot and now Malware. Just cover all bases fella.
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your a star mate.. malware sorted it.

It was that zavi virus r whatever its called.. It found it, but couldnt remove until restart computer. All seems well, so thanks.

will scan using malware regularly
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No probs, I should have bet real money.
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Another FAIL for AVG I dont know why people persist on using that shite! http://www.free-av.com/ is pretty good for a free anti virus
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Hockey... I thought it was good until it stopped what it should be doing lol

will try the recommendation. thanks
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