I recently installed Spy Alert and Spybot keeps popping in with something trying to make registry changes, and when i open it for info it says source "Paul Collins start up list". Does any one have an idea of what this is? Spybot is asking if I want to accept or deny.
Malware. Try running the free version of MalwareBytes. http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/
Like attar said - Malware! Malwarebytes may not handle it so try this also: http://blog.teesupport.com/spy-alert-how-to-remove-get-rid-of-spy-alert-virus/ 2oG