i desperately need help in solving this issue. it appears my desktop PC has been infected by malware or spyware. I am getting a message that says 'application cannot be executed. The file csc.exe is infected. do you want to activate your antivirus software now?'

the problem is the infection will not even allow me to get on the internet. it will not even allow me to get in the BLACK box to locate the ip address with the command prompt.

i am using my laptop to write this.

the desktop pc is running WINXP and explorer. i also have norton antivirus. i will be online waitng for help.

if more info is needed please let me know.

thanksHello,
Do you have the Norton cd? I believe there is an option to boot from the Norton cd and run a scan that way. If not, can you boot into safe mode and run a virus scan from within Norton?thanks for the reply. no, i do not have the norton cd. the norton is expired and i cannot get online to update it.Go to this link http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/rescue-cds/ to create a Rescue CD or to this site http://evilfantasy.wordpress.com/bitdefender-rescue-usb/ to create a Rescue USB. Carefully follow all the instructions for whichever method you choosethank you for the info. i will report on the result.harry... the drweb is a zip file... should i unzip it before i burn it to the cd. i know it may be a stupid question but i dont want to do anything to further mess up the pc or cause the process not to work.http://www.freedrweb.com/livecd?lng=en

i don't know but it says above just d/load the cd , i don't think you can do any harmIt is a ISO. file and will need an iso BURNER to burn it to a CD.