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Old 01-03-2009, 06:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i hav this problem whenever i connect an external memory device such as a pendrive,memory cards...a dialog box pops up.this dialog box can never be close.it does not let the other programs to be run unless the cancel retry or exit button is clicked.i scan the system with mcafee security but does not detect a virus.help me out...
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Old 01-03-2009, 06:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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What dialog box?
What does it say?
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Old 01-03-2009, 07:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Plz be more specific. What does the dialog box say?
Even so, change your AV as Mcafee is pathetic
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when the dialog box pops up, press ctrl+c
the msg gets copied, paste it here
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Old 02-03-2009, 05:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: spyware or virus?

Go for a full scan with the following softwares:

* http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
* http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Also make sure that they are updated to latest definition files and go for Full System Scan.

Else

You can always try Online Scanning. Here's the list of best Online Scanners:

http://mrintech.com/5-best-online-vi...rs-you-can-use
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