I have a Dell computer running on windows xp. I just got a new modem from Bell Telephone in Ontario Canada. Now i have a persistant pop up that tells me i need to update my security for $79.00. I don't know if this is a coincidence re the new modem or i was where i shouldn't have been. Can anyone tell me what security system i am running on. I think it is Microsoft. If I pay the 79.00 will it cure my problem or will it open a can on worms1 person needs an answerI do too

I have a Dell computer running on windows xp. I just got a new modem from Bell Telephone in Ontario Canada. Now i have a persistant pop up that tells me i need to update my security for $79.00. I don't know if this is a coincidence re the new modem or i was where i shouldn't have been. Can anyone tell me what security system i am running on. I think it is Microsoft. If I pay the 79.00 will it cure my problem or will it open a can on wormsTell us what the name of the software responsible for the pop-up is. I would suspect it is a rogue but, knowing the name will tell us for certain.I don't vote for myself I'm not here for the points. If this post helps you, vote. Visit my forum @ http://repairbotsonline.com/