Re: Winpatrol pop-up

Hello and welcome to the Tech Support Forum!

Are you doing anything specific at the time, such as installing program? If you are, can you please tell me what it is?

Click View New File, and copy and paste here what is shown.

Thanks!

Richard

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

no I'm not doing anything only running a spybot scan, but I think it was popping up before I started the scan, also Im using a browser (on facebook and here )

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

no I'm not doing anything only running a spybot scan, but I think it was popping up before I started the scan, also Im using a browser (on facebook and here )

craig

OK. What have you selected so far? Have you at any point allowed the change? There is absolutely no reason to worry, I am just curious

Thanks!

Richard

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

Go to your WinPatrol Help file. It will explain what the program is all about. You can disable some of the features if you find them overbearing, but I like to know what's going on.

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

when it first started I didnt, but then when it kept coming I think I allowed it a couple of times to try and get rid of it, but still it carried on, so I researched it a bit on the net and the general concensus was that i shouldnt allow it so sinse then i havent allowed it any more
craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

also forgot to say, when i click ''reject change'' a small window pops up saying ''5 access is denied'' with a ''ok'' button below it , when i click ok both windows close

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

Hello!

No problem!

1. Open Notepad with Administrative privileges by clicking Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then right-click Notepad and select to open as Administrator.

2. Now that Notepad is open with Administrative privileges browse to (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc) in Notepad and open the hosts file.

Source: http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-vista/edit-the-windows-vista-hosts-file/

Now please copy and paste the HOSTS file into your next reply.

Thanks!

Richard

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

its too big for the message box

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

this is the winpatrol help page

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

this is where you can tick the box to stop alerts, would probably stop the poups, wasnt sure if i should go ahead with this

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

Copyright (c) 1993-2006 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost
::1 localhost
# Start of entries inserted by Spybot - Search & Destroy
127.0.0.1 www.007guard.com
127.0.0.1 007guard.com
127.0.0.1 008i.com
127.0.0.1 www.008k.com
127.0.0.1 008k.com
127.0.0.1 www.00hq.com
127.0.0.1 00hq.com
127.0.0.1 010402.com
127.0.0.1 www.032439.com
127.0.0.1 032439.com


this is the start of the list, looks like the entries were added by spybot search and destroy, hope this helps

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

oh actually its the box what says ''Warn if changes are made to internet HOSTS and critical system files'' that turns it off I think

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

i unchecked this box and the alerts have stopped, thing is I dont understand why they started cause the box was always checked before

is my pc still safe?

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

Hello!

If I were you, I would keep that box checked if you can, unless the prompts are getting extremely irritating. Allow the next couple, as it looks as though it is Spybot is to blame. Temporarily disable Spybot to confirm. However, if you are ever worried about an infection, just ask the security team!

We recommend that you read this article…
"NEW INSTRUCTIONS - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help"; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help section of the forum.
(Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.)

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help Forum; not back here in this one.

When carrying out The Malware Removal Steps, if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed.
However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to the Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help Forum; where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.

After your system has been verified as clean, if your are still experiencing those problems come back here and we will assist you further.
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Good luck!

Richard

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

ive set it to check every 10minutes and i'll turn spybot off
thanks for all your advice

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

its still happening, beggining to piss me off lol take a look at my other post if think u can help, thanks

craig

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

its still happening, beggining to piss me off lol take a look at my other post if think u can help, thanks

craig

Hello!

It could be when Spybot updates its definitions. What happens when Spybot is temporarily disabled?

Thanks!

Richard

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

i'll try it and post results

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

not sure if its running, do you know where it would show up if its running? I've looked on windows task manager in processes and applications and cant see it

 

Re: Winpatrol pop-up

i think i stopped it, uninstalled winpatrol then reinstalled it seems to have fixed it

craig