TROJAN DESKTOP
I have windows XP and have picked up Trojan Desktop asking for my security details and showing 42 threats.It is also asking for my personal banking details etc in order to pay for a solution to get rid of this.Unforunatley I am unable to access anything on my computer - has this entered my hard disc and if so can I get rid of it1 person got this answerI do too
January 17th, 2010 3:26pm

Your system is infected with a rogue security program. It is called "rogue" because it pretends to be A Good Guy but is really Evil. Do not pay them! Look for removal steps here Bleeping Computer removal how-to's - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html or here - Malwarebytes malware removal guides - http://tinyurl.com/5xrpft Malwarebytes' Anti-malware (MBAM) or SuperAntiSpyware will often do the job. Both have free versions and you do not need to purchase these programs. These may work for you and all may be well. However, in many cases the computer will also be infected with other trojans and protected by a rootkit. These machines are extremely difficult to clean. If your machine is one of these cases, either get guided help at one of the specialty forums listed at the link below OR take your machine to a local computer professional OR back up your data and do a clean install of Windows. It is your choice. I don't recommend using BigComputerStore/GeekSquad types of places. http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#HJT-linksMS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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January 17th, 2010 4:16pm

Thanks v much for your assistance-took machine to computer store-they backed up and restored from original disc.At £60 it was well worth it as they tidied up quite a lot of other trash picked up.
January 19th, 2010 1:26pm

Glad to hear you got it sorted. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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January 19th, 2010 3:39pm

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