fake error message?

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Every time I turn on the computer I get an error message
that reads: "InternetCheckConnection:unknown". I will
assume that this is some sort of start up worm or
spyware. What is it and can I get rid of it?
 
jim k said:
Every time I turn on the computer I get an error message
that reads: "InternetCheckConnection:unknown". I will
assume that this is some sort of start up worm or
spyware. What is it and can I get rid of it?
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Check your startup settings to find out what is causing this.
Applications that start with Windows can be found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560).
Also you can use Ad-aware (http://www.lavasoft.de) for to scan and
clean your system.
 
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