Yesterday, My Computer told me I hae the "RPC virus virus" and sent me to a Microsoft page that said I need anti-virus on my computer and suggested a few. The thing is I have AVG installed and updated every day. I ran it last night and got negative results. I also ran Malware Bytes and found nothing, I even ran Spybot and negitive. I so far have had no real problems either. In a little area on the taskbar is a flag. This flag still says I need to take care of the RPC Virus Virus by installing anti-V software, and wants to send me back to thr Micro-page that suggests I get the anti virus software from.. One of the suggestions is the one I'm using AVG. Ive been looking for help and have found some suggestions for Vista & XP of little help, but nothing concerning windows 7 solutions, and as Ive learned Stuff for vista and xp may not apply/work for 7.Please help in this matter, Just a few days ago I reinstalled 7 because of some file corruption probs and just got it how I like it (software drivers ect... And hope I dont have to do it again so soon after.

You can ALWAYS get hit by virus / malware / trojans or in your case scareware.Scareware does popups and wants you to spend money to remove it..only it does not remove it.Go here do the full scan and cleanup what it finds http://onecare.live.com/site/en-Us/center/whatsnew.htmnext load this and run it.http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/Once you have installed, updated and run the Security Essentials reboot into safe mode and run it once more.

Actually, AVG is also listed in "Windows 7 consumer security software providers". This issue can occur if the definition of your antivirus program is not the latest or there is virus and spyware which cannot be removed. Hence, the page will pop up. Please perform Bubbapcguy's suggestions to make a full scanning to avoid virus. Thanks, Novak

I have the same problem a poup saying I have the rpc virus...but housecall found no threat and none of the threats are listed in my regedit...But my zone alarm will not download anitvirus definitions....I'm confused about the whole thing...i just want it fixed

Yesterday, My Computer told me I hae the "RPC virus virus" [......] so soon after. Exactly the same thing here!

I'm having the same problems as the others. I've done a deep scan with McAfee...nothing turned up..and it is up to date. I've also scanned using Iolo's System Mechanic Pro., no detection. As a scareware, why is it pointing towards Microsoft??? This is something different... Will try the suggestion....

Hi garjcox Try first Microsoft Security Essential http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ Now if the problem persist> download this tool http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/ choose to have the log file and copy paste it here I will assist you with this concern so long any thing we get rid ( malware ) from your computer you well send a copy to Microsoft. via this site https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Submission/Submit.aspx Many Thanks, CEH.ECSA.MVP Windows Security

On Sat, 5 Mar 2011 03:24:54 +0000, garjcox wrote: I'm having the same problems as the others. I've done a deep scan with McAfee...nothing turned up..and it is up to date. I've also scanned using Iolo's System Mechanic Pro., no detection. As a scareware, why is it pointing towards Microsoft???  This is something different... Will try the suggestion.... I missed your earlier message, but let me state the following: 1. In my opinion, McAfee is one of the worst of the security programs available. 2. For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32, if you are willing to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend one (do not run more than one) of the following three:   Avira AntiVir Avast Microsoft Security Essentials   3. You also need anti-spyware software. I recommend that you download and install (freeware) MalwareBytes AntiMalware. 4. System Mechanic Professional is in a class of programs all of which should be avoided like the plague. They are highly unlikely to do anything to help you, and they are likely to cause problems. Here's my standard post on registry cleaners: Registry cleaning programs are all snake oil. Cleaning of the registry isn't needed and is dangerous. Leave the registry alone and don't use any registry cleaner. Despite what many people think, and what vendors of registry cleaning software try to convince you of, having unused registry entries doesn't really hurt you. The risk of a serious problem caused by a registry cleaner erroneously removing an entry you need is far greater than any potential benefit it may have. Read http://www.edbott.com/weblog/archives/000643.html and http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and also http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2005/10/02/registry-junk-a-windows-fact-of-life.aspx Let me point out that neither I nor anyone else who warns against the use of registry cleaners has ever said that they always cause problems. If they always caused problems, they would disappear from the market almost immediately. Many people have used a registry cleaner and never had a problem with it. Rather, the problem with a registry cleaner is that it carries with it the substantial risk of having a problem. And since there is no benefit to using a registry cleaner, running that risk is a very bad bargain. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP