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maybe it is a virus. Try going to

bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

to scan your computer using it, you have to be using internet explorer




 

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Hit CTRL-ALT-DELETE when it pops up, and try to identify the process in the task manager.



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Look for GWScan in your program list. Sounds like it might be that program. You should also be able to turn off the pop ups in the program.



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Hm can't find GWScan either... this is the site it opens too whatever the heck it is.

http://myaccount.sparebackup.com/subscribe/notice.... etc.

I assume it's for SOMETHING already on the PC but i can't figure out what.



1. Download, install and update MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (Free software, only active proctection is paid):
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
It'll update. Then run a Full system scan.

2. Also, download this one, SuperAntiSpyware, the Free edition:
http://superantispyware.com/download.html
Install, update, run full system scan.

Both are free, you don't need to pay. I use them personally, they're good.

Post the results.



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Kasz216 said:
Hm can't find GWScan either... this is the site it opens too whatever the heck it is.

http://myaccount.sparebackup.com/subscribe/notice.... etc.

I assume it's for SOMETHING already on the PC but i can't figure out what.

 

OK, you definitely have spyware going on.  Run those spyware programs in Safe mode for best results.

Switch to Firefox.  I can tell you are likely suing Internet Explorer.  With Firefox (and a good firewall), you'll likely never have this problem again once it's removed.

 



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Viper1 said:
Kasz216 said:
Hm can't find GWScan either... this is the site it opens too whatever the heck it is.

http://myaccount.sparebackup.com/subscribe/notice.... etc.

I assume it's for SOMETHING already on the PC but i can't figure out what.

 

OK, you definitely have spyware going on.  Run those spyware programs in Safe mode for best results.

Switch to Firefox.  I can tell you are likely suing Internet Explorer.  With Firefox (and a good firewall), you'll likely never have this problem again once it's removed.

 

Nah,  after my last computer crashed i used nothing but firefox on this one.  I'll try those programs though, hopefull they'll work.

 



Do you have a firewall?



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Have you checked your startup programs list?



Viper1 said:
Do you have a firewall?

Yeah, though just the one that comes with windows.

It blocks L4D and other such online games until i allow them, so it's blocking SOMETHING.

That and when I use Avast i use the Web Shield function as well.