PC Help please!!

NickIrons · 29-06-2008, 12:40 AM

I use MSN to to chat with and I've been told I've a virus that
uses my MSN addy and creates a URL addy to the same virus
on the MSN chat page of the person I'm talking to..i.e.
Lets say my addy is whatever@ hotmail.com what will appear
on the recipients screen is www followed by whatever.com
as a clickable link when I type a message. So as they trust
me and recognise the addy they'll click the link and then infect
their PC too.
Has anyone heard of this/had the same problem? And if so, how
can I get rid of it?
I'm using Windows XP family edition and run Kaspersky AV
Many thanks, Nick.

Alex McKee · 29-06-2008, 05:56 AM

Stop using MSN messenger. There are alternatives that work with the MSN service.

Westcountryman · 29-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Better yet stop using Windows. What's this anti-virus thing you speak of?

chikrodah · 29-06-2008, 02:45 PM

Take a look at » How to Remove MSN Virus Project 1/ Generic2.EXO / Backdoor.Generic3.SAT - Technibble - A Resource for Computer Repair Technicians & to get PC tech support help. and see if those instructions work. What's the name of the virus/trojan?

Alternatively, use Trend Micro's Housecall scanner (takes ages, but can be useful for spotting the newer malware/trojans): Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro UK

If you post more details, I'll see what else I can suggest.

29-06-2008, 12:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickIrons Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bienne, Switzerland Posts: 494	PC Help please!! I use MSN to to chat with and I've been told I've a virus that uses my MSN addy and creates a URL addy to the same virus on the MSN chat page of the person I'm talking to..i.e. Lets say my addy is whatever@ hotmail.com what will appear on the recipients screen is www followed by whatever.com as a clickable link when I type a message. So as they trust me and recognise the addy they'll click the link and then infect their PC too. Has anyone heard of this/had the same problem? And if so, how can I get rid of it? I'm using Windows XP family edition and run Kaspersky AV Many thanks, Nick. Last edited by NickIrons; 29-06-2008 at 12:45 AM.

29-06-2008, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,666	Stop using MSN messenger. There are alternatives that work with the MSN service. __________________ Anything I post on this web forum is my personal opinion only. Users on Ignore list: None.

29-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	Better yet stop using Windows. What's this anti-virus thing you speak of? __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

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29-06-2008, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
chikrodah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,740	Take a look at » How to Remove MSN Virus Project 1/ Generic2.EXO / Backdoor.Generic3.SAT - Technibble - A Resource for Computer Repair Technicians & to get PC tech support help. and see if those instructions work. What's the name of the virus/trojan? Alternatively, use Trend Micro's Housecall scanner (takes ages, but can be useful for spotting the newer malware/trojans): Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro UK If you post more details, I'll see what else I can suggest.