I need spyware help =[?

G

2007-10-01 15:30:59 UTC

Try this it does a good job and its free.

SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!

Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

http://www.superantispyware.com

2007-10-01 15:48:57 UTC

to block popups you need a popup blocker. You dont say what browser you are using, but almost all modern browsers have popup blocking built in, so have you turned it off? Or are you using a really obscure/old browser?

Well, the easiest thing to do is first to download firefox (which manages this stuff quite gracefully). You can get that here: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Install it, and after that popups should be hidden, with just a little bar appearing saying one has been blocked.

If they still happen a lot, you probably have an infection. Get a decent virus checker - throw away norton which has the sole function of making you feel safe (even though youre not), and download the free version of avast! here: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html and install and run it.

Download spybot search and destroy here: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ install and run it.

Download spyware blaster here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html and install it. It runs in the background and protects you all the time.

Do you have a firewall (apart from the free one that comes with windows)? If not, download this one: http://www.simtel.net/product.download.mirrors.php?id=53687

load it up, run it, and turn off the windows one.

Then, finally, run adaware again (after getting the latest update), you should get a clean bill of health.

Run one of adaware, avast and spybot search and destroy every week, and every fourth week find a free online virus checker (choose from trend, panda and bitdefender) and run that as well. Different checkers find different things, and doing it this way will give you a much better chance of catching and removing malware early.

Any time your computer starts acting slow or strange, run at least one of your checkers, and if they dont find anything, or your computer is still acting up, use an online checker till you have found the source of the problem.

Does all this sound paranoid? Believe me there was never a truer saying than "Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get you"

Dell techies

2007-10-01 21:48:55 UTC

1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html

2. Run the vundo and combo fix

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html

3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html

and superantispyware

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html

to get rid of the nasties

4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html

5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/clean-up-tools-to-prevent-people-from.html

If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

Wiping your computer clean is not the solution.

Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is not the solution .

TAKE A STAND NOW. IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!

Who Dares Wins

2007-10-01 15:30:05 UTC

I think you have been hijacked.

If you consider that your browser has been hijacked please get a friend to visit this sites to download a browser recovery tool called SmitFraudFix. If it is not possible for a friend to help you out, try to re-establish your internet connection by rebooting in ‘Safe Mode with Networking’ and visit the same site.

This tool can remove Desktop Hijack malware. It can remove for example: Smitfraud, Win32.puper, AVGold, Security iGuard, Spyware Vanisher, quicknavigate.com, updateSearches.com, startsearches.net, Virtual Maid, SpySheriff, PSGuard, SpyAxe, WinHound, AlphaCleaner, AdwarePunisher, SpywareQuake, SpywareSheriff, PestTrap, MalwareWipe, Spyware Soft Stop, BraveSentry, SpyGuard, AdwareSheriff.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/desktop_software/desktop_security/smitfraudfix.cfm

OR

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/smitfraudfix.php

OR

http://www.2-viruses.com/smitfraudfix-tutorial.html

Who dares wins.

2007-10-04 19:43:17 UTC

This spyware "warning" from windows, is actually a thirdparty program trying to get you to purchase some bogus anti-spyware software. You really only have to options at this point, taking your computer into a expert and paying a hefty fee. Or (And im not promising you anything, but this did work for me) trying some software like ad-ware or http://Spywareremoval.w57.net

2007-10-01 15:31:52 UTC

MESSENGER SPAM !

you have messenger spam

NOT to be confused with your instant messenger/s

start

all programs

administrative tools

services

all services are in alphabetical order

Alerter--

right click

select properties

from drop down menu

select disable

Messenger--

same thing as above

these are ports left open in the XP windows version but closed in Vista.

hackers know this and ping for these open ports to install messenger spam spyware.

after disabling,run anti-spyware program/s

you can also opt to use one of the files below instead:

Safe XP - [2005-07-14 | Freeware | 352 Kb | Win 9x/ME/2K/XP | 148824 | 4.66 ]

Disable messenger spam, spyware-like data and more.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Safe_XP_d4070.html

Shoot The Messenger - [2003-04-30 | Freeware | 22 Kb | Win NT/2K/XP | 17019 | 5 ]

Display status as well as enable and disable Messenger Service.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Shoot_The_Messenger_d3703.html

Windows Messenger Service Ad Blocker - [2003-04-30 | Freeware | 318 Kb | Win NT/2K/XP | 16904 | 5 ]

Blocks Messenger Service pop-up ads.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Messenger_Service_Ad_Blocker_d3702.html

2007-10-01 16:01:40 UTC

Hi, wats up? Do the following steps to fix ur pc:

1. disable system restore

2. restart in safe mode.

3. visit http://onecare.live.com and run Microsoft's free safety scanner to remove all viruses, trojans, spyware, and malware as well as registry errors.

4. restart in normal mode.

5. download these tools:

AVG Anti virus: http://free.grisoft.com

Spybot: http://www.download.com

Comodo Firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com...

6. update and scan with these tools.

7. now restart windows again.

8. enable system restore and create a new restore point but I recommend that u should disable it for good as it slows down pc performance and allows viruses to create a back up of themselves so they may be restored as well.

Now ur pc should be all right.

Good Luck!

2007-10-01 15:48:52 UTC

Sorry Amity ...it was hell 4 me when i started out with my puter....learned lots of tricks........but the best one is to switch (ya can still keep intrent exployer) ..but use firefox...google it....no pop ups..fills in forms.....and is free.....try it.....if ya dont like it delete it.........but keep ur other one to git the endless windows updates..hope this helps... have a great weel............ Robert

2007-10-01 15:38:18 UTC

SuperAntiSpyware should get rid of this for you, also comes with 'homepage hijack protection' that'll stop your homepage being changed without your permission.

****SUPERAntiSpyware****

http://www.superantispyware.com/...

h p

2007-10-04 14:48:10 UTC

go to http://propcaid.com/ than go to computer help and tell them what is going on with your computer they will help you out

2007-10-01 15:49:34 UTC

Next time we need to know exactly what the pop up says, the web page it refers you to, and the product it tries to sell you. This will allow us to determine the correct removal tool needed.

Securing a Personal Machine

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html

OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html

If you follow all the following steps it probably will get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.

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Update your Full Time (Active) antivirus and run a full scan.

If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.

AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1

or

Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

or

Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic

http://www.free-av.com/

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=Avira&tag=srch

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Update your Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan. If you do not have active spyware protection, install:

Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.

Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)

Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper

After installation: update + scan + immunize

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)

http://www.superantispyware.com/

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Install:

CCleaner:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

Do not install optional toolbar.

Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history

In options.

Set to run when computer starts.

Place cookies you want to keep in save list

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Install either one not both:

McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox

http://www.siteadvisor.com/

McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.

TrendProtect™

http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php

TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.

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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.

In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.

Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore

After the malware is removed turn on system restore.

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Run this time:

CWShredder: run

http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

Shoot The Messenger

http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php

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Special Removal Tools

Run only if indicated

Roguefix.bat

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

SmitFraudFix

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html

Vundo Fix and

VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html

Vundo Rootkit Removal

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Vundo_Rootkit_Detection_and_Removal_Procedure

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Run this time and monthly:

Microsoft Update:

Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.

http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”

Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

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Rootkit Removers

Pick any 2 install and run one each month.

AVG Anti-Rootkit

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29

F-Secure BlackLight

http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/

Panda Anti-Rootkit

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/register?Tipo=1&CodigoProducto=39&Idioma=2&TipoUsuario=1&sec=down&Country=US-en&TipoLead=2&Ref=WWEN-ROOTK-DES&track=36355

http://www.download.com/Panda-Anti-Rootkit/3000-2239_4-10717197.html?tag=lst-0-1

Sophos Anti-Rootkit

http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html

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Online Free Scanners:

Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.

Run a different one each month.

BitDefender Online Scanner

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

CA eTrust® PestScan

http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm

eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

F-Secure Online Virus Scanner

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

McAfee - Free Scan

http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs

Panda Software - ActiveScan

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp

Symantec (norton) - Security Check

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp

Trend Micro™ HouseCall

http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp

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Additional Information:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://aumha.org/secure.htm

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php

http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607