On the left side it has a virus warning suggesting I call microsoft update right away it has 4 switches in the center that do nothing and 2 push swiches on the right short of describing what the switches actually say there's not much more to tell I hope that this helps you
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Could you send a screenshot? It sounds like another program is running while your outlook express comes up. Try running a spyware scanner, like Ad-Aware from download.com or spybot search and destroy (search for it on google.com)
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There can be plenty of causes, like: malfunctioning hardware driver, a bad software you recently installed, or even a recent patch you've downloaded and installed - either automatically or manually - from Microsoft (the recent patch #908531 and also #911567 cause many problems and MS admitted and released a fix). \n\n Boot in Safe mode (hit F8 key at the very first and choose it from the menu appears). Try these three:\n\n1. Open "Device Manager" from ControlPanel->System, and look at your device drivers. Are they all ok? You may need unistall/reinstall a driver that is marked by a ? or X.\n\n2. And go to "Add/Remove Programs" in Control Panel. Check the box at the top to see the windows updates too. Uninstall your most recent patch. Or see what you've installed that may cause the problem and unistall it.\n\n3. Go to "System Restore" in "Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System". Restore a late backup.
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There's also a scanner on Microsoft's website that will scan for viruses and help remove them. \n\nI figure it's the least they could do for allowing so many problems. :)
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Infected.  Only Microsoft suffers the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions".  There are 811 Other OSes, that are virus free, and most are free and cost you nothing.\n\nYep, you would probably spend some time getting used to the new one you choose, but, it will be lots less time than you are spending right now, on Microsoft updates, upgrades, anti-malware, anti-Spybot, anti-virus, frustration!\n\nPlus, the other 811 OSes are all based upon Unix, which runs upto 50X faster than Microsoft XP.  \n\nMicrosoft runs Linux on 45,000 servers and computers at Redmond Campus, Hotmail.com, Microsoft.com, MSN.com, and all corporate routers, and firewalls. \n\nLinux saves Microsoft from the Internet!   \n\nI recommend that you try out http://pclinuxos.com (with 1900 FREE games, programs, applications!) .\n\nDownload, burn to CDrom, reboot so it runs in RAM disc, and you can install by clicking the Icon on the desktop.  Provides 20 desktops (right click on screen, "configure Desktop"). \n\nThousands of helpful friends are on the forums, 24/7/365!
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I have nothing like that in my Windows Security Center. I highly recommend contacting microsoft...since Windows is a microsoft product. They should be able to tell you what it is and how to (if needed) remove it. I'm guessing Security Center is telling you that there is spyware on your computer. Or you need antispyware? Is it in your actual Security Center or do you just get some strange thing from out of nowhere popping up? I would not click on that link until you know what it is.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wscintro.mspx\n\nIf nothing here helps you...go here to contact microsoft\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=mscorp\n\nGood Luck!
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You should always-always install all of the updates to keep your computer running smooth. \nIf you find your computer is doing crazy things after updating it, you could restore your computer to a previous point, like before the updates. \nIf you have problems with the updates, you should contact Microsoft: 1-800-936-5700. Press 0 to talk to a real person.
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It's a trojan running undetected in the background.  Nothing will get rid of it except formating your harddrive and reinstalling windows.  Don't attempt this without someone knowledgeable present or at least buy a book on it.
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Any more it's pretty much a sure sign of viruses or spyware killing your machine.  Take the following steps (and call me in the morning):\n- Update or install antivirus software.  Run a complete (deep) scan.  (www.free-av.com for free, very good antivirus software)\n- Download and run (deep scan) Microsoft Antispyware (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx\n- Download and run Spybot Search And Destroy (www.safer-networking.org)\n\nI'd bet this will take care of the problem.  These need to be updated and run at regular intervals (like weekly or so) to keep a machine clean.
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Yeah, it's pretty serious, and Microsoft ain't releasing a patch until Tuesday :(\n\nIt's even worse that the threat can be exploited just by getting someone to visit a website, or click a link (so be careful using e-mail). And this time, Firefox/Opera are also vulnerable.\n\nHowever, if you go to the Start Menu, Run, and type in \n\n"regsvr32.exe /u shimgvw.dll" (without the quotes)\n\nyou can significantly reduce (although not 100%) the chance of getting infected.
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ita a form of malware download a good antispyware update it and your antivirus and run them in safe mode
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This one was a real pain to get rid of when my wife ran across it. The article I'm linking to at the bottom was a big help.\n\nYou will need to download the files they recommend, reboot in safe mode, run their tools and possibly (as I had to do) delete several dll's by hand (or rename them if you can't delete) then run ad-aware, spybot, windows startup inspector reboot in normal mode and run an online virus scanner (such as pandsoftware.com).\n\nVery frustrating but I think that just about did it.\n\nGood luck.
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Hi if you are using a laptop make sure you dont have the numlock key on(it can make some of the keys act as if they are the the number pad instead of the displayed key) otherwise if you go into safe mode(before you see the windows logo keep tapping F8 key on your keyboard) and go into safe mode, if the problem doesnt occur in safe mode then its probably a program that is set to startup with windows, you can use MSCONFIG(go to start>run> type msconfig) and click ok and then go into the startup items tab and lookup each item in google or something to see if it is malicious
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crazy ...kill the virus first ... go to device manager and uninstall ur ide and cdroms .. reboot and let windows redetect them if they arnt totally gone or corrupted ... if so you'll need a windows disk to repair and ur motherboard drivers ...
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try looking at the IE patches on each of the machines.\nor the MS patches on each of the machines.
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To the Microsoft thing, I have no clue. I would definitely switch to Norton Anti-Virus and Spyware. I have it and it is awesome. If you are having problems with it, call Microsoft or the Geek Squad at Best Buy. To the icons, yes that is true. My whole wallpaper was covered in icons, and I cleared them and put them in files, and my computer went many times faster. Hope this hepls and good luck!!
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if it comes up when windows boots, then just reboot and it will repair it.\nIf you see it on a web page or pop up, or any other time, someone is just trying to sell you somoething
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you probaly need to remove and reinstall all your network components, like tcp/ip, adapters, etc. then if you still get it try going here you might find it there, they have a lot of fixes\nhttp://aumha.org/win4/kbefe.php\n\nand you might find it here\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?query=fatal+exception+occurred+in+0028%3A0000000009+in+VxD---+called+from+0028%3Ac001c30c+in+VxD+NDIS%2801%29%2B00004620&catalog=LCID%3D1033&pwt=false&title=false&kt=PHRASE&mdt=0&comm=1&ast=1&ast=2&ast=3&mode=a&spid=1139&x=14&y=6\nyou just have to keep searching, or reinstall windows 98se, if it is a windows problem, that should straighten it out if all else fail, you can just install it over the one you have, you won't lose anything. You really should upgrade to at least ME, or XP, cause there are a lot of things that are weird to 98 anymore