staring Windows Starter 2010 causes virus


  1. rl7
    Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
       #1

    staring Windows Starter 2010 causes virus


    When I open the Windows Starter 2010 to start a new blank page with text, it immediately detects a MALWARE on file: R:\140066.ENU\OFFICE14\OFFSPON.EXE which causes me to reboot the computer to take away the malware file(the same one every time)
    I am using the AVG virus program which takes it away..but why do I keep getting the virus alert when opening the Windows Starter 2010 to enter new information?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
       #2

    offspon.exe is the process that displays the rotating advertisements in Microsoft Office Starter Edition. It is a legitimate program, but because its sole purpose is to display advertisements, AVG may detect it as adware, and display a warning. Even though it is indeed a form of adware, it is 100% non-malicious and harmless, so it is safe to tell AVG to ignore it. Add it to the exception list in AVG

    Stop using AVG and use MSE
      My Computer


  3. rl7
    Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks....problem solved
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:32.
Find Us