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Postby expat » Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:04 am

Got a small problem. I installed a bit of software that was an update to another program. Now I get regular "alerts" in the form of a toolbar flag up saying that I have a Trojan and I should visit this website  http://www.viruslocker.com/ to buy their product to fix said problem.
Having run my McAfee online scan twice, I am of the opinion that this is just a ruse to get me to buy the software. Has anyone got any idea of how I can remove this, it is getting to be more than a little annoying.

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Re: Trojan alert

Postby Chris_F » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:47 pm

Any time I have a problem like that I google a description of the symptom.  Do a google search of the exact text of the toolbar flag and you'll probably turn up some good info.
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Re: Trojan alert

Postby expat » Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:55 pm

Thanks Chris, a Google search recommended to set the system back a couple of days. It seems to have worked.

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2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: Trojan alert

Postby Cessna93 » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:52 pm

Good old McAfee  ;D

I run that too, never had a problem since getting it.
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