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Jun 28th, 2007 at 6:04am

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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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Reply #1 - Jun 28th, 2007 at 1:47pm

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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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Reply #2 - Jun 28th, 2007 at 2:55pm

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

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Reply #3 - Jun 28th, 2007 at 3:52pm

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Good old McAfee  Grin

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

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