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Not sure if I have a virus or not...

Nov 8, 2010 2:26AM PST

My computer all of the sudden is telling me I have infected exe files and to activate a antivirus software but I don't know where that came from and I don't want to give it my credit card number but I can't seem to get rid of all of these pop ups. I know one other time someone told me how to make your computer go back to a previous time and it fixed my computer. Obviously I am not very computer literate. Please help...I have a gateway computer with windows vista home premium I believe on it. Thank you in advance for any and all help you have for me...Michelle

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Sounds like that new thing. Fake anitvirus (many names)
Nov 8, 2010 3:27AM PST
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you were right
Nov 9, 2010 3:26AM PST

I finally got a hold of my computer friend last night he came over and had it fixed in like 5 seconds...lol. Said it was just so I would send them a credit card over the internet and to always look at the http address if there is not an "s" on the end (https) do not put my credit card on it. The "s" he said is easy terms means that it is a safe and secure site. I hope anyone out there gets this message and utilizes it. NO S NO CARD!.....Thanks for the response...MIchelle