Topic awaiting preservation: msg from SYSTEM - got to be a virus? (Page 1 of 1)

i got this message today in a window labeled Messenger Service and would like to know if anyone knows about the url given to fix error noted in messge.

"Message from SYSTEM to USER on 3/9/2005 3:25:54 PM

Warning. Your ocmputer may have critical errors in registry and file system.

These errors can lead to computer crashes, instability, slowness, and full system failure.

Immediate repair may be required.

See help file at www.ErrorFixer.com?id=4

To bring up help file, type www.ErrorFixer.com?id=4 into your web browser or

1. Press Windows 'START' button in lower-left-hand corner of screen.

2. Select 'Run' from menu.

3. Type www.Error.Fixer.com?id-4 into box then press 'OK' button

when i first saw the message, i did a spybot and only got an advertising spy.
the only new thing on my computer is an update of ZoneAlarm and last week i added NS internet service - which i've had no problem with.

hmm, now i have a new message from the Messenger Service:

Message from SECURITY MONITOR to WINDOWS USER ON 3/9/2004 3:52:15 PM

Important Windows Security Bulletin
====================
Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Allows Remote Code Execution,
Virus Infection and Unexpected Computer Shutdowns.

Affected Software:

MS Windows NT Workstation
MS Windows NT Server 4.0
MS Windows 2000
MS Windows XP
MS Windows Win98
MS Windows Server 2003

Non Affected Software:

MS Windows Millenium Edition

Your system is affected, download the patch from the address below !
FIRST TYPE THE ADDRESS BELOW INTO YOUR INTERNET BROWSER. THEN CLICK 'OK'. THE ADDRESS WILL DISAPPEAR ONCE YOU CLICK 'OK'.

www.updatepatch.info

so, am i in serious trouble or do i have a virus?

wow. now a Messenger Service message to AOL users and one from Spyware Sweeper to Infected UserUs ..

the second one:

Messge from Spyware Sweeper to Infected UserUs on 3/9/2005 4:29:08 PM

Hello,

We would like to notify you that you have open ports on your computer that are associated with malicious software known as spyware. This software steal your perosnal information and then sells it to marketing companies. We work with a compay that has developed software that will detect and remove spyware.

If you have been having problems with your computer running slower, crashing at random times, or excessive pop ups, you [are-sic] more than likely infected with spyware. Please visity our site to try a free scan. You can visit us at this URL - http://clean-xp.com

Please write this down and open it in a new browser window, as clicking OK will just close this window.

this has got to be a joke or just horrible spam
i decided to run Spybot as i type, but it won't come up again

i click ok and got another Messenger Service window:

Message from WINDOWS to ALERT on 3/9/2005 4:30:33 PM

SYSTEM ERROR: Windows has detected Spyware running on your computer.

Spyware can damage critical system files, track your online activities and display pop-ups.

Anti-Virus and Firewall software can not protect you.

Visit: www.win-fix.com for free removal information!

damn. 2 more repeats of above messages
ok running spybot again and sending them the above info

this has got to be either a virus or spyware. my antivirus is AVG and firewall is ZoneAlarm. both of which work just fine.. i must have caught this when i was upgrading a few minutes ago and zonealarm was off for a minute or so

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/stopspam.mspx

I think this is what your after.

Welcome to the world of spam.

Jason

You need to ignore these.

Turn Off Messenger Service

The Messenger Service is a legacy system used for networked IM type functionality that's no longer needed.



.:[ Never resist a perfect moment ]:.

thank you both. it's off now