I am not so sure on what to do. I have AVG anti virus but other anti virus keeps popping up with threats.? 2do

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• 1 charlie // Jun 26, 2008

  time to replace antivirus with a better one like pctools. if ur using iexplrer, turn on popup blocker.

• 2 John B // Jun 26, 2008

  Uninstall AVG and run this:

  http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/20/1096740/ESET%20NOD32.rar

  ESET NOD32 link ^.

  ESET NOD32 Business Edition. Firewall and antivirus/spyware. Offers real-time protection against threats (i.e. deletes any malware as soon as it is downloaded, so it does not have a chance to infect/harm your computer in any way). If you already have a firewall you can disable ESET's, but I wouldn't recommend it, as it is probably better, and you can use two firewalls in conjunction (but NOT two anti-viruses).

  Extract the .rar archive (with something like WinRAR or 7zip, you can google for them), double click the setup file (NB, a .msi file is just a different type of installer package, do not worry lawl). When it asks you, enable threatsense early warning system, and click the checkbox saying set update parameters later (this is for updates to your anti-virus defenitions). Also, I like having my firewall on Interactive mode, for greater control. Then you just have to allow/deny the programs you choose interet access - i.e. allow Firefox/IE and any online games you may play, deny anything dodgy looking.

  It'll install nicely, when it's open click the updates tab and press update Virus Signature Database (or words to that effect). It'll come up with a box asking for your username and password. Now double click the other file that was in the .rar archive, the "ESET Logins Viewer". Allow it internet access, and it'll come up with a list of usernames and passwords for ESET. Just take the top one and copy and paste them, hit okay and let it update.

  The first update may take a while. Each username/password configuration will run out every week or so, so you'll have to update the username and password you use every so often, when it comes up with a box saying "Incorrect username/password".

  After Update, run a full system scan. Anything malicious will be automatically quarantined upon completion of the scan. Items can be removed from quarantine, but it is not recommended.

  Any further questions, just ask or email me - clampstand@gmail.com

  Oh, and if anything asks, you should allow "egui.exe" access to the internet - that is ESET. "ekrn.exe" is also an ESET-related process.

  If you are unsure about allowing anything access to the internet, google for it. If you get little/no results it's best not to, and if you do get results then look at a few to see whether to allow/deny accordingly.

• 3 James H // Jun 26, 2008

  Download and run firefox to protect your computer from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ).Browser attacks aren't easy to spot because they piggyback on legitimate traffic that doesn't exhibit many obvious warning signs
  http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html

  1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
  http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/06/deckards-system-scanner-dss.html

  2. Run the vundo and combo fix http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html

  3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html

  4. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html

  5 Run Superantispyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html

  6. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
  http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/05/dr-web-cureit.html

  Install ThreatFire it makes your antivirus more powerful and block unknown viruses and trojans.
  http://www.threatfire.com/

• 4 G // Jun 26, 2008

  The pop is fake and most likely a smitfraud trijan.
  Go here to remove it free useing the smitfraud fix
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic17258.html
  Or,
  http://superantispyware.com

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