Application cannot be executed. The file ____.exe is infected.

[JoeThornton19]

Hey,

I was on Yahoo! sports the other day when I got a popup saying "Application cannot be exectued.  The file ____.exe is infected.  Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?

Ive tried a couple different techniques but I cant open any of them due to this.  The only one i could open was SUPERantispyware, and that didnt fix it.  Any help would be appreciated.

[Dr Jay]

Sorry for the delay, if you still need help, please do the following:

Please download DDS by sUBs from BleepingComputer.com or Forospyware.com and save it to your Desktop.

Note: Before scanning, make sure all other running programs are closed. There shouldn't be any scheduled antivirus scans running while the scan is being performed. Do not use your computer for anything else during the scan.

• Double click on the DDS icon, allow it to run.
• A small box will open, with an explanation about the tool.  No input is needed, the scan is running.
• Notepad will open with the results, click Yes to the Optional_Scan
• Please follow the instructions that pop up for posting the results.
• Close the program window, and delete the program from your Desktop.