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Ran all three programs. I already had Superantispyware free on my computer and ran that first. It didn't find anything but cookies, which it deleted. Note: I had just run Superantispyware when I started my computer yesterday. Next downloaded and ran Malewarebytes' Anti-Malware and ran the full scan. It paused and there was displayed over its screen this message: Content IE5\ZVLJ35OW\freescan[1].htm Virus found Fakealert I chose "move to vault", clicked the red X and went back to scanning. At end found nothing about a vault and was advised no threats found. This is what the log looked like when it finished. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30 Database version: 1412 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 11/19/2008 12:30:38 PM mbam-log-2008-11-19 (12-30-38).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\:) Objects scanned: 138863 Time elapsed: 38 minute(s), 10 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 0 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: (No malicious items detected) Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected) Then downloaded and ran the ATF cleaner. Didn't get any frightening message other than it freed 491,594 Mbs. So far the only thing that has popped up which it has been doing since I installed the Superantispyware free edition is the IE screen with TrendMicro antivirus is nolonger supported and I can buy TrendMicro antivirusplus/antispyware for X$$. This has been happening every time I turn on my computer. Very annoying but I don't think it has hurt anything. I could be wrong. When the security warning came up yesterday, I did not click on anything, just cautiously ran away, so maybe the damage was averted. Thank you so much for your help. You have saved my bacon more than once! Will post again if this comes back. I notice CAsalmedia screen saver ad is still with me down on the lower bar. What should I do with Defender Pro 2008? It's supposed to very good but it tells me to "uninstall any antivirus before installing DP2008". As I understand it, these three programs above, are not running all the time?

I have nothing to show that the Dropper was false or positive except for the Malwarebytes results. It identified that a Registry key was infected -- ..amazon kindle for pc (Trojan. Dropper). Two files infected: ...\Downloads\KindleForPC - installer.exe (Trojan.Dropper) and the \Kindle For PC\uninstall.exe (Trojan.Dropper). As I understand the process, a trojan can be a conduit for further viruses and problems. I can in no way debate that the Dropper was/was not a real problem but is is strange that in our relatively small population of Gardenweb users as well as one who posted on the Malwarebytes site got the same, perhaps identicsal, result. Anyway, my problem appears to have gone away and the Kindle routine seems to be okay.

you have to register on Web of trust to create your page there but other than once it is installed any time you do a google search for example you will now see at the end of each entry a green, yellow or red circle that tells you if the site is safe (green) shady (yellow) or dangerous (red) also at the top of your browser near the url bar you sill see one of those circles to tell you if the page you are on is safe. If you attempt to go to a RED listed site it will block the page with a full page red wot warning. You can click on the circles to find out info on that page and why it got bad ratings. The reason you have a wot page is so that you too can add your contribution, if you find a page that is shady or dangerous you can add your rating also any good sites add a good rating. I urge people when they do a rating to please also put a comment in the comment section telling why it is being rated that way.