How do you get rid of the Contrast 100 virus that keeps popping up?

Answer 1

You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.

If you do not have an internet security suit and only an anti virus

1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!

3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware

Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the Google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites

Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.

Run an online virus scan like

• Trend Micro HouseCall
• Kaspersky free online virus scanner
• Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
• BitDefender Online Scanner
• ESET Online Antivirus Scanner
• F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
• avast! Online Scanner

update your software by running
Secunia Online Software Inspector

Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.

This contrast 100 message is not a virus. It's the result of the cheap plastic switch/contact inside your monitor behind the buttons. I fixed my problem by opening up the monitor, 5 screws, (power off, unplugged!) and breaking w/a screwdriver the little plastic rivets on the bar behind the buttons on the grey plastic bar and then altering the plastic bar to make it closer ON THE ONE SIDE to the exit button only. It minimizes the 'contrast 100 popup' and if the foul message appears you click the exit button on the monitor (which now ought to work after it's put back together) and the contrast 100 message goes away. It took me several tries, alot of trial and error but for you w/my specific instructions it should work first try I think. 20 minutes work cheaper than replacing an otherwise perfectly good monitor. (Unless your monitor is old and you want a new better one anyway). ps. Dont try talking to the manufacturer, they wont tell you. I suspect they know of this design flaw but well... enough said.