Part 1.
I am getting popups, I think only when MSN Messenger is running, but not totally 100% sure on that; looks like this...
MESSENGER SERVICE
Message from CHECKFORSPYWARE to USER
*********SYSTEM ALERT*******
It rabbits on for a while then directs me to go to
www.swc7.com. I haven't and I won't.
Part 2:
My Computer Associates e-trust EZAntiVirus keeps informing me that Msupdate.exe in the startup file contains the Win32.Protoride.A worm. It doesn't delete it until I locate the file and run the antivirus over it, then it tells me it is deleted. Appears to be no other ill effects at this stage.
Question: Are Parts 1 and 2 related?
I did a search of the Computer Associates website on Win32.Protoride.A and oddly enough came up with nothing.
Running Windows XP. The Msupdate.exe file places itself into Documents and Settings/All Users/Start Menu/Programs/Startup.
Any suggestions?