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hello..i need help...this error message keeps on poping up and i need to get rid of it..It wont let me play any of my games and it is really making me mad..Can anyone help me?


Cannot find 'flie:///c:/WINDOWS/privacy_danger/index.htm'. Make sure the path or internet address is correct.

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This looks like a classic desktop/startup hijack: an HTML payload placed in a Windows system folder that the OS is trying to load at logon, which produces repeated popups and can block games. posted the original error, described the red screen and missing wallpaper, and and correctly suspected malware and a desktop/HTML component. Removal should be methodical and cautious — following popup prompts or doing blind registry edits risks making recovery harder.

A practical, low‑risk workflow:

  1. Isolate the PC from the network (disconnect Ethernet / disable Wi‑Fi).
  2. Back up personal files (documents, photos) to an external drive; avoid copying executables or installers.
  3. Boot a clean environment (Safe Mode or a trusted bootable rescue ISO) and run up‑to‑date on‑demand scanners (for example, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Defender Offline, HitmanPro). If scanners are blocked, use a trusted process‑stopper first.
  4. Use a persistence‑finder like Autoruns and a forensic scanner (FRST) to locate suspicious startup entries, scheduled tasks, browser helpers or shell replacements; disable suspicious entries with those tools rather than hand‑editing registry keys without a backup.
  5. After removal, run integrity checks and repairs (sfc /scannow and chkdsk /f), fully update the OS, and change important passwords from a clean device.

If multiple reputable scanners fail or stability is not restored, a full disk wipe and clean OS reinstall is the most reliable way to regain trust in the system. Final cautions: do not pay for or install software offered by popups, avoid ad hoc registry surgery unless experienced, and keep AV and system updates current going forward.

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hello my friend I'm not 100% sure but i've just searched your problem and found a few solutions. here is one of them.

read this thread and if you wish follow the instructions.(try it on your own risk).

i think your problem is a trojan called trojan.32.looksky,

PS: Never use Internet explorer !! unless you need Active X control,

Use Mozilla Firefox-faster, safer and much better.

sorry about my bad English . oh and good luck!

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how can I remove this trojen, i have a red screen , my wallpaper is gone can't get rid of red screen with devil sign.and pop ups constantly wanting me to download spyware program over and over. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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how can I remove this trojen, i have a red screen , my wallpaper is gone can't get rid of red screen with devil sign.and pop ups constantly wanting me to download spyware program over and over. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried several anti-spyware, anti-malware, antivirus, etc to eliminate this "privacy_danger" thing, but no luck.

You might want to try these:

Delete every registry entry that has the keyword: privacy_danger. Just be sure you know that the entry that you are going to delete is belong to the BAD guy, and not belongs to another GOOD guy.

To do this go to START MENU> RUN > [and type: REGEDIT and press ENTER]
After you on the REGEDIT, press F3 (Find) to search entries with privacy_danger keywords.

About the screen, I go to Control Panel > Display > Click "Display Properties" Tab > Click Customize Desktop (on bottom left) > go to "Web" tab.

The default option on the WEB tab is "My Current Home Page", if there's another option that you know you didn't put it, it might be the job of that devil on the red screen that annoys you. Check the option beside "My Current Home Page" and click delete on the right side. Try to refresh your desktop screen after that.

Hope it helps. It works for my windows xp. At least until I write this post. Well, I got no pop-up windows until now...

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No doubt though that your pc is still infected.

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thanks for info, much appreciated.....tee

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