Solved SolutionCenter CD request on boot

[maccaquacker]

Hi guys,

On a computer in my house, after I log in after a boot, the "preparing to install" window appears, the status bar gets to about 75% and then a window appears requesting for a CD-ROM, or for me to browse for an msi package, in order to install "SolutionCenter." I don't think this is in any way related to Vista's built in solution center as this still functions correctly.

Any ideas on what this is/how to stop it?
Thanks
Macca

 

[kesume]

Hi welcome to the forum.
There have been a number of attempts lately by unsavoury third party individuals to try and con their way into computers.
I am not saying this is definitely one of them.
But to make sure would you please:-


First, to assist in the elimination of possible virus and/or malware.
I would ask you to please use your Anti-virus full scan program facilities, making sure, you have updated the software first. Please advise us of the results.

If you do not have any anti-virus loaded please go to this link and download Microsoft Security Essentials :- Microsoft Security Essentials | Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malware

Secondly, please download:- malwarebytes Malwarebytes a Malware searching program, again, an updated full scan. Notify results please. Both these programs are Freeware
If you find any problem scans please do nothing to the computer.
I will contact the forums security specialist who will examine the details.
Therefore any logs produced please keep
Thank you.

 

[maccaquacker]

Nope, theres nothing showing up at all

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Go to search type msconfig. In msconfig there should be an msi, untick it.
How To Fix Missing .MSI Files Popup Error For Windows Installer | Spyware Techie
Read above for hidden files. It must be changed to a file that can be viewed.
It is not a required program.

 

[kesume]

Hi,
If that is after both full anti-virus and malwarebytes scans that's great.
But, we now have to look elsewhere?
Do you have, or have you had, Firefox or others similar on that computer?

 

[maccaquacker]

Welcome
Go to search type msconfig. In msconfig there should be an msi, untick it.
How To Fix Missing .MSI Files Popup Error For Windows Installer | Spyware Techie
Read above for hidden files. It must be changed to a file that can be viewed.
It is not a required program.

Folder does not seem to exist

 

[maccaquacker]

Hi,
Do you have, or have you had, Firefox or others similar on that computer?

Nope, has always been IE

 

[richc46]

Try in clean boot mode, to see if solved, use procedure to find cause and final fix
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

 

[maccaquacker]

Got it! Did a full system restore to about a week ago and now the problem seems resolved.

Thanks for all your help as usual guys

 

[kesume]

Hi,
Well done! These restore points come in handy sometimes!
Hope things are resolved.
If you have any questions anytime, do not hesitate to 'come to the forum'.
Thank you for letting us know.
Happy Computing.
(enjoy the w/ends sunny weather)