My Pc has just informed me I am under attack from A Trojan.Win.32 And it will cost me $79 to put it right. What do I do?

[mrsmaidamess]

It keeps shouting at me. It says it's malicious.

Go onto a free scan site, it will scan your computer for free and isolate the little bastard. Try antisuper spyware. I had this too, I scanned and it was nothing.

or AVIRA antivirus (google it). I had a free downloaded version for years.

Also Malabytes (antimalware) - also free.

I tried to and it said STOP THIS SITE CONTAINS MALICIOUS SPYWARE. Then directed me back to Personal Antivirus who told me I had the problem in the first place

Windows one care do a free three month trial, you can download this, it's really good. It does keep popping up after the trial has ended though.

Download Windows onecare - you can get a free 3 month trial which is very good - it detected a trojan on my laptop

Download spybot immediately and run a scan.

Also, update your anti-virus software and do a full scan.

If necessary, switch your PC off (fully) and then start up again.

You are in a loop and this 'company' trying to flog you their software, are con artists.

Fluffy and I think alike!

It's because we've both had this little sod trying to get money from us! It is in itself, a virus. Microsoft must have updated something, it's a PITA to get rid of, your best bet is to quarantine it using a spyware programme, you can download loads of free ones. It just wants your cash! The chances are, your computer has no viruses etc.

agreed - just ran this by my v clever DH and he said yes go with Spybot it's v good - there is no reason why you need to spend any money on clearing this PITA from your PC!
Poor you - there are some cheeky a**eholes out there aren't there!

I have downloaded Windows One care (the only one I could without the 'Personal Antivirus' getting in the way. it has sorted it, I think. But how do I get rid of the 'personal Antivirus' icon that has appeared in the bar at the bottom of my screen and with all my shortcuts??

Have you run a scan to check there's nothing on there?

I don't know about the icon, it didn't come up on mine. I just quarantined it so it's still on my laptop, just not pissing me off.

you could right-click on the icon and then when the window opens, close it properly.

Or even uninstall the stupid thing if you find another more reliable antivirus.

Windows onecare says my status is good. This anti virus virus keeps telling me I am under attack though I HATE COMPUTERS

I would download and run malwarebytes anti-malware. It will probably remove your bogus anti-virus program.