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Chica in the sun ☼

Chica in the sun ☼ Report 2 May 2008 18:57

I'm on holiday in UK and my partner in Spain has called me to say that there is a constant pop up filling the screen as soon as pc starts up. It won't allow him to get into anything at all even Genes, as it is flashing continually on screen.

I have several protections running so can't understand how this got in. I'm quite concerned and would appreciate some advice. I am using someone else's PC to write this so if I don't reply straight away please know that I will when I can. Thank you.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 2 May 2008 21:43

Chica, if you post this on General board Errol or Steve may be able to help you.

Ann
Glos

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Sue in Somerset

Sue in Somerset Report 2 May 2008 23:36

My husband had something similar on his screen recently. He downloaded Spybot search and destroy and ran that.

That got rid of it.

He had some strange flashing screen with loads of smilies and such like coming up and taking over. He doesn't know where it came from.

I hope you can get rid of it soon. Spybot does seem good.

Sue

Chica in the sun ☼

Chica in the sun ☼ Report 3 May 2008 15:01

Thanks Ann & Sue, I return to Spain Tues. so I'll be able to do something then hopefully, I was just wondering whether I needed to buy something here is UK. Thanks again. x