Let me start out by saying, I am no novice in the anti-virus field, having spent a lot of time in it years ago.
But I have run into something I can’t seem to solve.
When I start up my computer, after all the startups apps fill the tray but before I launch IE, I get a “pop up” which is a small rectangle of yellow with an orange border. Inside the rectangle is a black “sun” icon with sunglasses and a smiling face. Beside it is what looks like a field in orange, but I can’t click in it. I can move the po up around on the desktop, but it doesn’t stay long and dissapears. I’ve had it reappear a few times, but after the system has been up a while, it doesn’t come back unless I reboot.
I have tried a few of the antivirus and anti-spyware tools (Windows defender/Adaware/McAfee). I have looked at all my open processes at www.processlibrary.com. I have used MS config to eliminate any unneeded startups. But still its with me.
I’ve googled the description of the picture, googled images etc, with no luck.
I should mention this is a fairly new fairly clean that spends most of its time on a secure network, though I have used it while travelling on less than totally secure hotel wireless connections.
I’m not an expert with Hijack this, but I think thats the next step. Is there anyone who would review my findings for me?
James
