MSN virii!

[kapulA]

So, it seems that I have recently picked up an MSN virus or spambot or somesuch. It sends random spam messages to my contacts, usually saying something like 'Check out this site www.bigbadvirus.net'. I've scanned my comp with Avast, with the scan sensitivity set to high and found 3-4 rootkits (Trojans) which I've moved into the chest but apparently it's still at it.
Any and all help would be appreciated.

 

[tropsobor]

don't use windows

 

[Nimsky]

lol MSN.

 

[kapulA]

How very helpful. I hope your computer explodes

 

[The Masta]

Uninstall MSN. Simple sollution.

 

[Mahnsikir]

Im guessing youve tried this, but have you uninstalled msn, (also check and delete any folders that it leaves) did the scan then reinstall. If that fails and you cant get rid of it you can try using an old version, like msn messenger instead of windows live. Also just try googling the message it sends and see if you can find any fixes, that method is usually quite effective.

 

[kapulA]

Thanks Mahnsikir, I'll try that.

 

[tropsobor]

why do people still use windows?

the new kde destroys vista and you don't need to worry about malware.... plus it's free, open..

 

[D3terioNation]

Do you use AVG?

If not, use it! Its free

 

[kapulA]

I don't use Vista, I use XP SP2. And umm, how is this in any way related to operating systems? I don't recall asking for advice regarding which OS to use...

 

[=GG= Mr Moe]

Also, try using some spyware programs such as Spybot and Adaware. Also check to see that your security and privacy settings in Internet Explorer are still set where you want them and they haven't been changed by some program to something ridiculously low. Also look in your Internet Explorer settings and make sure you don't have any unwanted BHOs (Browser Helper Objects) that are messing you up.

Good luck

 

[Dumba [cro]]

Change your MSN password, mr. Kapuletti.

Maybe it stole your MSN details, and now logs in into your account from somewhere else from time to time, those nasty messages do not have to originate from your computer at all....

 

[kapulA]

Did that twice already but to no avail. Or so I am told.

 

[Dumba [cro]]

Crap

Anyhow, as of today, I don't trust AVG any more it let a virus through, along with Sophos.

ClamAV picks up most instances of it, but I still get pain

 

[fiftyone]

I use Avast which as far as I'm concerned is the best out there, for free.
That being so, I recommend doing a Kaspesky scan and or try the trial version.
It has helped me more than once.
Link...http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

My brother had the same problem, which was fixed.
The trouble with MSN is that it (the spams and all) always find a way back.

MSN I use only for Video meetings, never and I mean NEVER for mails.
Good luck.

 

[odin1899]

Use an alternative MSN client like Pidgin or a Jabber derivative?

 

[kapulA]

Are those compatible with MSNM?
I don't even know anyone who uses those 2.

 

[Dumba [cro]]

Are those compatible with MSNM?
I don't even know anyone who uses those 2.

I use pidgin @ work It's not the same tho, so if you a really rabid lover of MSN, you'll cry a lot

 

[Uurastaja]

Are those compatible with MSNM?
I don't even know anyone who uses those 2.

I used to have MSN, but I changed to Pidgin and it's soooo much better in my opinion.

When you have Pidgin installed, you only sign in with your MSN account and everything is ready to go. It doesn't matter if your friends don't have it.

 

[odin1899]

MSN is just another protocol for which the most used client happens to be a rather crappy one made by Microsoft.