What is CopyToDef-Notepad and how can I get rid of it?

[bert913]

Nearly everything I do on my computer this dialog box pops up and I can’t get rid of it. I can close it but it comes right back in a few minutes.
The heading reads: CopyToDef-Notepad. It had text in it, I deleted the text and closed it. I went into My Documents and deleted it. I even considered un-installing Notepad but apparently I can’t do that.
I am using a COMPAQ Presario with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.
Thanks.

 

[mike1959]

Do you have 'CCleaner' installed? Try running it, make sure you have ticked the 'Temp files' box is ticked, in Windows tab. If you don't have it, it's a free download from; http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
*Use it as it downloads, no need to tick all the unticked boxes.

 

[bert913]

Thanks mike1959 for trying to help.
I installed and ran “CCleaner”, it didn’t help. It kept pestering to buy one of their programs so I uninstalled it.

 

[mike1959]

I thought it might clear whatever was causing your notepad problem, but no.
I have used Piriform's software since I had Win 95, but never had them push me to buy any product.. not once. I trust their products completely, very 'pro' outfit in my opinon.

 

[bert913]

Well, perhaps they are good. I probably installed it wrong. When it comes to computers I’m not the brightest bulb on the tree. I'll try it again later.

 

[learninmypc]

You might try this http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html

Its worked for me.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

I think this is a malware issue.