oh2oh2

This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
Internet Explorer"
NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of the
highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your computer's
performance and prevent data loss.
Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}

Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails to
clean
and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll

Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?

At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks

Patti MacLeod

Hi oh2oh2,

I would highly recommend registering and posting at a forum that is
dedicated to malware information and removal. Here are a few that you could
choose from:

http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php...167fc48bd311bc

http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...splay.php?f=25

http://www.suggestafix.com/index.php?showforum=15



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"oh2oh2" <oh2oh2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7805019C-B772-42B5-BCD3-CF204281B228@microsoft.com...
> This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> Internet Explorer"
> NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of
> the
> highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your
> computer's
> performance and prevent data loss.
> Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
> your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>
> Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails
> to
> clean
> and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>
> Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>
> At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
> system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM

"oh2oh2" <oh2oh2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7805019C-B772-42B5-BCD3-CF204281B228@microsoft.com...
> This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> Internet Explorer"
> NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of
> the
> highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your
> computer's
> performance and prevent data loss.
> Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
> your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>
> Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails
> to
> clean
> and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>
> Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>
> At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
> system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks

That is malware giving you the message.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
Do not send email

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it seems that the file is a
browser helper object.

http://search.live.com/results.aspx?...c=IE-SearchBox

use any utility you
have that can work
on issues with BHO's
--

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"oh2oh2" <oh2oh2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7805019C-B772-42B5-BCD3-CF204281B228@microsoft.com...
> This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> Internet Explorer"
> NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of the
> highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your computer's
> performance and prevent data loss.
> Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
> your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>
> Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails to
> clean
> and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>
> Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>
> At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
> system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks

HeyBub

oh2oh2 wrote:
> This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> Internet Explorer"
> NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not
> of the highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase
> your computer's performance and prevent data loss.
> Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the
> safety of your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>
> Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it
> fails to clean
> and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>
> Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>
> At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the
> problem? system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900
> sp2...Thanks

That which is reporting malware is itself malware.

PA Bear

Do NOT click on or download from any links that might appear in these
messages!

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


oh2oh2 wrote:
> This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> Internet Explorer"
> NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of
> the
> highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your
> computer's performance and prevent data loss.
> Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
> your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>
> Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails
> to
> clean
> and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>
> Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>
> At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
> system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks

oh2oh2

Patti , PA and others:- many thanks for the advice and the malware been
removed and the pc is working ok now.

"PA Bear" wrote:

> Do NOT click on or download from any links that might appear in these
> messages!
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
> to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
> analysis, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>
>
> oh2oh2 wrote:
> > This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
> > Internet Explorer"
> > NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of
> > the
> > highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your
> > computer's performance and prevent data loss.
> > Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety of
> > your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
> >
> > Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it fails
> > to
> > clean
> > and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
> > Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
> >
> > Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
> >
> > At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the problem?
> > system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks
>
>

Patti MacLeod

You're welcome :-)

Glad to hear that the malware has been removed



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"oh2oh2" <oh2oh2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:578FE1F7-B40B-40DC-871F-1DBDF20216E6@microsoft.com...
> Patti , PA and others:- many thanks for the advice and the malware been
> removed and the pc is working ok now.
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> Do NOT click on or download from any links that might appear in these
>> messages!
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>
>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>> log
>> to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
>> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
>> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
>> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
>> expert
>> analysis, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this
>> isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>>
>>
>> oh2oh2 wrote:
>> > This message always pop up and soon multicopies appears, {{ "Microsoft
>> > Internet Explorer"
>> > NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not of
>> > the
>> > highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your
>> > computer's performance and prevent data loss.
>> > Download antispyware to clean your conputer and to increase the safety
>> > of
>> > your computer (Recommended) "ok" / Cancel }}
>> >
>> > Run an online Housecall scan and detected "Possible_Virus' which it
>> > fails
>> > to
>> > clean
>> > and asked to manually select "Remove" and perform another clean up
>> > Its location C:\windows\system32\mp3avi.dll
>> >
>> > Now do I go to ...\system32 and delete mp3avi.dll ?
>> >
>> > At the moment, I use IE6SP2, installing IE7 - will it solve the
>> > problem?
>> > system:Xp Home, sp2 Internet Explorer v6.0.2900 sp2...Thanks
>>
>>