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I need help. Every time I try to get online a window pops up alerting me of a parasite on my computer, would I like to remove it. I close the window and it continues to keep popping up several times. If I can finally get online I am bombarded by pop-ups which make it nearly impossible for me to do anything. Eventually I have to just shut down my computer. I think Virtual Bouncer and Adaware seem to be running in the background. I've tried CWShreeder and Hijackthis, but it doesn't work. It's driving me crazy! I would greatly appreciate any help.

If you haven't scanned you computer for viruses lately Update your virus definitions and scan your computer for viruses.

You can try running

Then if possible:
Make sure that your Operating System and Internet Explorer are up-to-date by visiting the and downloading all of the Critical Updates and Service Packs.

Then if possible:
Download / Install / Update / and Run:


And:



If you're still having problems:

Download and install: .
Run it and post a copy of the Log File in the HiJackThis Support forum.

(Always create a Folder for HiJackThis anywhere but your Temp/Temporary Internet Folders. This is where it will save the backup files needed if there's a problem.)

Always describe your problem. Your description can go a long way to solving/repairing your particular issue.

*moved from F.A.Q. to Security