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A little PC help?

Guys,
Avast updated not long ago and shortly afterwards I got this pop up. I have no idea what a rootkit is and I wondered if I should follow through and delete it or not?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/captain_flynn/problem.jpg

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By: Grey Area - 1st July 2011 at 23:07

Thanks so so much for your help 🙂 I’m very grateful.

You’re most welcome. 🙂

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By: EGTC - 1st July 2011 at 21:22

haha 🙂 I thought it was funny 🙂

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By: pistonrob - 1st July 2011 at 21:01

theres a short (in height) policeman i know who`s nickname is “laptop” coz he`s a small PC.
sorry for the rather remote link to your post. i just thought it funny

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By: EGTC - 1st July 2011 at 20:57

haha 🙂
I restarted and it hasnt come up 🙂 So it must of been my fault for not restarting right away 🙂
Thanks so so much for your help 🙂 I’m very grateful.

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By: Grey Area - 1st July 2011 at 20:49

Things move fast in the world of IT. 😉

Try that first, then post and let us know what happens.

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By: EGTC - 1st July 2011 at 20:48

ha your post changed haha..

I see. I did update but I didnt restart the PC when it asked..If I restart now will this get rid of the issue?

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By: Grey Area - 1st July 2011 at 20:48

No, update your Avast to the newest version, restart your PC and scan again.

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By: EGTC - 1st July 2011 at 20:47

I see.
So am I screwed then? Sorry if I sound stupid but I have no idea about this sort of thing.
Shall I select delete?

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By: Grey Area - 1st July 2011 at 20:43

This is an Avast system file!

You need to update your Avast to the newest version, me heartie.

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