Remove "Spyware Detected" wallpaper

I have seen that on the machines that I work on as well. I'm not sure if that's from Microsoft's spyware tool or from another spyware software. I forgot the name of it :-) go figure but was able to get it off after reinstalling spybot search and destroy as well adaware and running full scans. if you have any antivirus software i'm sure it will pick up some trojan that you can then delete. Hope it helps

See if this helps.
http://www.processlibrary.com/forum/showthread.php?t=960

Find and download HitMan Pro 2. This software will surely remove it. I have used it with all my Spyware problems and it has removed all of them. This software will install every spyware removal program and runs them continuously.

I have heard of a spyware called spysheriff that causes this. do you have this on your system? if you do you either have to reinstall or go here for the solution. It is a little complicated but should work. http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-72314.php

Removal of spyware is a science. You would be well advised to go to http://www.landzdown.com or http://www.castlecops.com and get help from the experts.

hi-
Not sure if this will work, but it can't hurt, and the proggie gets good reviews, go here and d/l unlocker, it's free.
You may have to start in safe mode if it doesn't work in normal mode.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml

HTH
ED

Well, if the computer is remote and the end user cannot do any work on it that is adviced to do, what other options do you have?

Is the computer connected to the internet? If so, just install RealVNC or any other remote software, connect to his machine, and do all the work yourself. Otherwise, I don't see how you're going to solve the problem if everything that is adviced you give the answer that the computer is remote and that the end user doesn't know what he's doing.

Um, you said you're,
"Trying to delete a wallpaper not files."
ALL wallpapers ARE files.

They are bitmaps in the (normally) windows folder.
All the registry does is point to the location of the bitmap.(and possibly lock it.)
I successfully used the tool I linked you to, to delete a running wallpaper on my own machine, and it's very easy to use.
If the system is clean like you say, all you have is a locked file, have him kill it with the tool and reset a new wallpaper.
You asked for an unlocker.
Why ask for tools if you won't even attempt to use them? d/l it, run it and tell your friend what he needs to do, if he/she can't right-click a mouse they don't need your remote help, they need a shop and a tech.
I understand you are trying to help an un-savvy friend, but you're not likely to find a 1-click "Magic Bullet".

ED

hi there,

desktop wallpaper is a file, try to figure out in desktop properties of what file it is. then delete it in registry. to go to registry, click start then run, type regedit. registry editor will display. click edit, select find and type the file of spyware dectected wallpaper. then delete it. if you're done, your turned white, then you can put now your original desktop wallpaper. try it hope it will help.

Hi ,

I have also faced the same problem.But i did something different i just reinstall the SP2 and Restore the XP day befor my PC infected. Its working Fine.

There is another way to Resolve it ...
Using Regedit..

HKCU-> Control panel ->Desktop select it ,on your right side you can see the ConvertedWallpaper Dword Value you can change it from there.
Here is another value OriginalWallPaper,and Wallpaper..change the value from here..