Paul in Houston, TX wrote:
DoctorBill wrote:
Every once in a while I get stuck in a
"Warning....registry virus error..."
It stops everything on SM.
SM does not respond. Can't get out.
Says I have to call some 800 number to get my
computer back - big long worded thing that
repeats itself.
I have been able to get out only by repeated
ALT-F4 and restarting Windows (XP) and then
after a while of that, by clicking on the icon
below and clicking "Close". I can't
remember exactly what I do, but eventually it
goes away.
Is this the "Extortion Virus" thing out of
Russia I have heard about ?
Not exactly. It sounds like some kiddie thing.
The real ones would encrypt everything except the
contact info.
What is the best way to get out of it ?
Clean your machine or pay them money.
BTW - I can't find any FREE virus checkers that
work in XP. My computer is too old to run
the new Windows.
There are a ton of free anti virus/malware/pupware
programs for XP3.
You may want to search for some.
I have up to SPS2.
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