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Thread: Malware Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite

  1. #1
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    Unhappy Malware Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite

    Hi,

    After running the check for problems on spybot. I got the following message:

    Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite

    When I try to fix the problem I receive the following:

    Unexpected error in fixing problems:
    (Cannot create file
    C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. Access is denied)

    Here is a copy of the log:

    Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite: [SBI $B197733A] Redirected host (Redirected host, nothing done)
    safebrowsing-cache.google.com=74.125.45.100

    Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite: [SBI $B197733A] Redirected host (Redirected host, nothing done)
    urs.microsoft.com=74.125.45.100

    Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite: [SBI $B197733A] Redirected host (Redirected host, nothing done)
    protected.maxisoftwaremart.com=74.125.45.100



    What should I do?

    I need help :-(

  2. #2
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    Hello,

    Please delete your old host file.
    Where the hosts file is located depends on your Windows version.
    Windows 2000/XP/NT: C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc
    Windows 95/98: C:\windows\hosts

    Then download a new host file on this site.

    Copy the whole text.
    Then create a new txt file on your desktop and name it hosts without any extensions.
    Then paste the text into it and store the file at the same place like mentioned above.

    If this does not help please follow the procedure in this link:
    "BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance)

    Start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum where a helper will advise you as soon as available.

    Best regards
    Sandra
    Team Spybot

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