I'm getting a message that replaced my wallpaper.

[bigdog8385]

I'm getting a message on my computer that replaced my entire wallpaper. The message says:
"Warning! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer."
Then it gives a link of the top spyware removers to download. I found out I had an outdated version of norton so instead of downloading any of the versions displayed through the ling on the message I just renewed norton and ran that for viruses. It detected one or two theats and removed them but the message remains. how do i get rid of the message? is my computer really infected? It wont let me change the wallpaper through the control panel. the computer seems to be running fine otherwise but i realize that that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. I should also note that I have microsoft antispyware and run the scan regularly. Please help.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

First, go HERE and follow the instructions.

Then, go and read both these threads by RBS. Follow all the instructions exactly.

How to remove Trojans and its ilk! and How to remove Begin2search / coolwebsearch and other nasties.

Then see. How to post your Hijackthis log-file as an ATTACHMENT.

Only post a HJT log after you have completed the above instructions.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[Peddant]

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