i am getting a blue desktop with the message saying warning spyware threat has been detected on your pc. i am very computer iliterate. can someone please assist me on how to remove this. thank you very much
Make sure you have the LATEST version of HJT (currently v2.0.2) it can be downloaded from HERE
Run the HijackThis Installer and it will automatically place HJT in its own folder, usually C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis. Please don't change the directory as it is necessary to create backups.
After installing, the program launches automatically, select Scan now and save a log
After the scan is complete attach the log into your reply.
Do not attempt to fix any item yet. Do not add anything to the ignore list. Don't use the AnalyseThis button, its findings are dangerous if misinterpreted.