On 11/15/2015 04:42 PM, DoctorBill wrote:
WaltS48 wrote:
On 11/15/2015 02:16 PM, DoctorBill wrote:
Every once in a while I get stuck in a
"Warning....registry virus error..."

It stops everything on SM.
SM does not respond.   Can't get out.

Says I have to call some 800 number to get my
computer back - big long
worded thing that repeats itself.

I have been able to get out only by repeated
ALT-F4 and restarting
Windows (XP) and then after a while of that, by
clicking on the icon
below and clicking "Close".  I can't remember
exactly what I do, but
eventually it goes away.

Is this the "Extortion Virus" thing out of
Russia I have heard about ?

What is the best way to get out of it ?
BTW - I can't find any FREE virus checkers that
work in XP.  My computer
is too old to run the new Windows.

DoctorBill


Time to buy a newer one? Goodwill has used
computers at reasonable prices.

You could probably get one with Windows 7.

You could also (clears throat) switch to Linux.

If someone with a used car asks a mechanic to fix a problem, how many
tell the client to go buy a newer car ?!  Big Help !


Probably the mechanic that can't fix the old car anymore, due to parts unavailability or other reasons.

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