Spy Ax a Problem?

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Guest

I got a popup balloon in my system tray that won't go away. It reads as
follows:

Windows has detected spyware infection.
It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss.
Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you.
Click here to protect your computer from spyware.

When you click on the balloon it takes you to a web site for Spy Ax
software. The software then loads itself on your computer and starts to scan
it. The scan only takes a few seconds then reports several incidents, however
it will not let you clear any of these incidents with out purchasing the
software. The whole thing seamed wrong to me so I ran the antispy ware
software I already had (webroot sweeper). This took 30 minutes to scan and
reported several problems and cleared them out. One of these problems was a
piece of software that told XP it was infected with spyware. I can only
assume I have been hosed. I know I am not infected but I can not get this
balloon to clear off my computer. And I am not about to send Spy Ax $50 to
clear it for me. Does anyone have a clue how I can clear this balloon.
 
Scott,

I've seen some solution on the web to remove this spyware however I don't
suggest do it. My parents computer has also been infected by this malware.
I am hoping Microsoft may have a solution for this since this notication
appears to come from Microsoft via its window update icon.
Let me know if you have any new news on resolving this issue.

Microsoft..HELP!
 
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