From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: February 26, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Do I really have 18120 severe critical errors?
>
> Leo,
> --------------
> a box just appeared on my screen saying i'v got 18120 severe=20
> critical errors detected on my pc and needs immediate repair=20
> and is highly recommended but when i tried this it said i=20
> have to pay =A324.95 to have it down loaded but then i got aol=20
> to do a cheak and they said: computers over all ranking=20
> optimal. i'm new to the net so could you please tell me how=20
> to sort this problem out? thank you.
That box is a form of spyware that's trying to scare you into
paying for something you don't need.
I would run an up-to-date spyware scan, and that should clear
it up for you.
http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo
Article 1107
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