this antivirus ad popped up on my desktop so i clicked on it, then my comp got

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AjT916

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infected.? i can't go on the internet to get antivirus and i tried to reboot my comp but the cd-rom doesnt work, can anybody plz help me?
 
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DunbarPappy

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For future reference:
One reason so many machines are corrupted is the use of Internet Explorer with 'active scripting' enabled. [This is that setting: IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Security: Allow active content to run files on my computer]
This setting allows a webpage to install software to your system, which may or may not be malicious; you have no way of knowing. In effect, it's an "Open Door" policy.
Another serious oversight is surfing while logged in on an 'Administrative' account.

One of the best ways to avoid malware being installed from the internet is to use Firefox with 'NoScript' add-on as your primary browser, and fall back on IE as a last resort, to view or interact with a sub-standard webpage. Switch back to FF when finished.

Firefox download: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

NoScript add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search?q=Noscript&cat=all
 
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ShawnM

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Restart your computer as it is booting up press F8 multiple times. Now choose "Safe Mode With Networking".

Try and access the internet then. You should be able to so you can download a anti-virus. I do have removal instructions for a variety of rogue trojans that play them selves as anti-spyware & anti-virus programs in the URL below
 
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