Trojan infections.

Advice most appreciated. Out of the blue, a caption screen informed me that my computer was Trojan infected and to use their software to clean up. Software carried a fee of $30.
My question is, does Windows 7 Essential Security sufficient to alert on a Trojan invasion of computer and able to clean up Trohans?
W7ES, certainly reports my computer is free from viruses etc. Thank you.

 

Microsoft Security Essentials is far from perfect. Do the following to remove the infection(s) from your PC.

Follow the directions here;
Malware and Virus Removal *** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING IN THIS FORUM ***

When done post the required logs here;
Malware and Virus Removal

 

Thank you for prompt assistance, most appreciated.
I have downloaded Mirror1, and see what information it gives.
As you say Windows SE is not as reliable, what is a good
software title that will reliably check and remove such Trojans etc
attacks.
Regards.

 

Follow the directions and post your log(s) in the correct section of these forums. Allow our experts to guide you further.

 

I down loaded Spyware Doctor (PC Tools) that gives a free scan.
According to Spyware Doctor, computer is free from malicious downloads
and computer is clean.
Other software that I mentioned, apperently printed out on monitor a list of Trojans in an effort to make me buy their software.
Certainly your help has been appreciated.

 

At present, computer shows no reports of viruses or malware under MS Security or PC Spyware Doctor.

 

You state "and that means what! ", that I sincerely hope a free virus computer. Am I wrong to think this? as I certainly depend on professional software to show up any attacks in my computer.
Is PC Spy Doctor reliable? or just a ply by the author to sell this title at any cost?
What are your views on this topic? and if better software are available.
Thank you for wishing me luck! at times we certainly all need it.
Regards, BobbyScot.