The virus you describe sounds like Swap2009 Hijacker
The instuctions and a program for removing can be found at
_http://Windowsprotection.net/how-to-remove-swp2009com-hijacker-swp2009com-r
emoval_
(http://Windowsprotection.net/how-to-remove-swp2009com-hijacker-swp2009com-removal)
In a message dated 1/20/2010 8:41:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
vpfreeadmin@cox.net writes:
Virus Report
On Saturday, out of the blue, my computer was invaded by a very
bad virus, which could be a toxic relative of the malware
nuisance pop-ups that have been discussed in this thread. My
computer speed dropped drastically and I was unable to open new
files or programs, except for a couple of minutes immediately after
a re-boot. My computer was unusable.
The attack centered around several different, persistent pop-up
boxes from someone called "Antivirus Live" saying that my
computer was infected and that they could fix it for me. I could
close the boxes, but they would reopen almost immediately.
After several frustrating hours of trying to find and fix the
problem, I did a "system restore" (my Windows XP Pro O/S offers
this option) to an earlier date before the virus was on my
computer. The "system restore" seems to have eliminated my virus.
I don't know how or where I got the virus. I haven't been using
real time protection (I am now), but never opened questionable
links or attachments and scanned my computer frequently.
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