Im getting an open file security warning during log on procedure?

Question

cannot delete pop up, can cancel ! but reapears at next logon.

Answer 1

Probably a malware intrusion.

I recommend that you install: Spybot-Search & Destroy http://www.spybot.com/en/download/index.... SpywareBlaster  http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb... These two (2) applications have proven their worth in spyware protection; and best of all they're both free and signature updated regularly. SpyBot S&D will delete spywares when found; while SpywareBlaster will block malwares from being installed when you are online. Once SpyBot is installed, go to Tools-->System Internals. Click on Check, once that's finished click on on Fix selected problems.

1. Update your antivirus and antispyware (SpyBot/SpywareBlaster) definition databases.

2. Disable your System Restore, clean up all Temporary and Recycle Bins. Use ATF-Cleaner from http://www.atribune.org , or use CCleaner from http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Porta...

3. Boot to Safe Mode,  [restart, press F8, choose Safe Mode, login] then run your anti-virus. Clean/Quarantine when necessary.

4. In Safe Mode, also scan for spyware, or malwares using Spybot-Search & Destroy http://www.spybot.com/en/download/index....

Clean and purge when prompted. You could also verify in SpyBot S&D which processes are running processes or active in Safe Mode. If you see direct link libraries [*.dll], right-click on it to see the properties, if it's not included in your OS, Microsoft if you are using one, or part of your antivirus/antispyware application, you could delete it. Usually malwares have their own *.dll or *.exe services, the gave-away names would be a set of random letters e.g., shdaljd.dll or scvhst.exe, which mimics legitimate OS applications, such as the legitimate Microsoft's svchost.exe.