Question:
Do I have spyware, multiple iexplore.exe?
peter b
2008-06-06 06:46:28 UTC
Lately, when i click on internet explorer to open there is some hesistation then it will come up after some time elapses. After I close it for the first time, then try clicking on it again to open the program, nothing happens.

Hijack Log
http://codeviewer.org/view/code:26d

When I view the task manager, I see TONS of iexplore.exe in the proccesses. If this builds and builds, finally the computer says not enought memory, etc.

I am running AVG 8.0 and nothing came up on the scan.

Im running the latest spybot s+d (most recent updates installed and fully immunized. When I ran the check, there was one item something along the lines of the following(i didnt get the exact)

Software/Microsoft/InternetExplorer/Main Feature Contron/feature/LocalMachine/Lockdown setting

I clicked fix problem, but it is still continuing.
Seven answers:
anonymous
2008-06-10 03:51:33 UTC
This is not going to be easy. You need some "know How" ecommend you take it to the geek squad at best buy. Fairly cheap labor



If you feel up to it.....

Use a friends computer and get some software on CD using your friends intarweb connection...



Get adaware from lavasoft for apyware, trojans....look up the virus name on the Symantec site or the McAfee site. Some come with free removal tools, and some, you need to purchase the software.



Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent.



While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's behavior, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habit, sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, accessing websites blindly that will cause more harmful viruses, or diverting advertising revenue to a third party. Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and loss of Internet or other programs. In an attempt to increase the understanding of spyware, a more formal classification of its included software types is captured under the term privacy-invasive software.



In response to the emergence of spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software. Running anti-spyware software has become a widely recognized element of computer security best practices for Microsoft Windows desktop computers. A number of jurisdictions have passed anti-spyware laws, which usually target any software that is surreptitiously installed to control a user's computer



-=Anti-spyware programs=-



Lavasoft's Ad-Aware 2008Many programmers and some commercial firms have released products designed to remove or block spyware. Steve Gibson's OptOut pioneered a growing category. Programs such as Lavasoft's Ad-Aware SE (free scans for non-commercial users, must pay for other features) and Patrick Kolla's Spybot - Search & Destroy (all features free for non-commercial use) rapidly gained popularity as effective tools to remove, and in some cases intercept, spyware programs. More recently Microsoft acquired the GIANT AntiSpyware software, rebranding it as Windows AntiSpyware beta and releasing it as a free download for Genuine Windows XP and Windows 2003 users. In 2006, Microsoft renamed the beta software to Windows Defender (free), and it was released as a free download in October 2006 and is included as standard with Windows Vista. Other well-known commercial anti-spyware products include:



PC Tools's Spyware Doctor (free scans but you have to pay to remove the spyware)

Sunbelt Software's Counterspy (15-day free trial)

Trend Micro's HijackThis (free)

Webroot Software's Spy Sweeper (free version does not remove spyware)

ParetoLogic's Anti-Spyware and XoftSpy SE (free version does not remove spyware)

Major anti-virus firms such as Symantec, McAfee and Sophos have come later to the table, adding anti-spyware features to their existing anti-virus products. Early on, anti-virus firms expressed reluctance to add anti-spyware functions, citing lawsuits brought by spyware authors against the authors of web sites and programs which described their products as "spyware". However, recent versions of these major firms' home and business anti-virus products do include anti-spyware functions, albeit treated differently from viruses. Symantec Anti-Virus, for instance, categorizes spyware programs as "extended threats" and now offers real-time protection from them (as it does for viruses).



Recently, the anti-virus company Grisoft, creator of AVG Anti-Virus, acquired anti-spyware firm Ewido Networks, re-labeling their Ewido anti-spyware program as AVG Anti-Spyware Professional Edition. AVG also used this product to add an integrated anti-spyware solution to some versions of the AVG Anti-Virus family of products, plus made a freeware AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition available for private and non-commercial use. This shows a trend by anti virus companies to launch a dedicated solution to spyware and malware. Zone Labs, creator of Zone Alarm firewall have also released an anti-spyware program.



-=Fake anti-spyware programs=-

See also: List of fake anti-spyware programs

See also: Rogue software

Malicious programmers have released a large number of fake anti-spyware programs, and widely distributed Web banner ads now spuriously warn users that their computers have been infected with spyware, directing them to purchase programs which do not actually remove spyware—or worse, may add more spyware of their own.[44][45]



The recent proliferation of fake or spoofed antivirus products has occasioned some concern. Such products often bill themselves as antispyware, antivirus, or registry cleaners, and sometimes feature popups prompting users to install them. This software is called rogue software.



It recommended that users do not install any freeware claiming to be anti-spyware unless it is verified to be legitimate. Some known offenders include:



AntiVirus Gold

ContraVirus

Errorsafe (AKA system doctor)

MacSweeper

PAL Spyware Remover

Pest Trap

PSGuard

SpywareStrike

Spyware Quake

Spydawn

Spylocked

SpyShredder

Spy Sheriff

Spy Wiper

UltimateCleaner

WinAntiVirus Pro 2006

WinFixer

WorldAntiSpy

3 days ago
Sachiko
2016-08-21 08:37:15 UTC
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aisha
2016-05-24 21:52:43 UTC
Your joking right. Why in the world would you have all those programs. If you think your more secure you are wrong. Nothing but conflicts and slow downs. If your a high download freak you should be using a virtual machine to make sure of the programs you are downloading. Or you could upload the files to virus total and have them checked by 34 scanners. My son has one anti-virus program, Comodo, and runs his high risk downloads in Virtual machine. Hundreds of music files, movies, and never has a problem. If you want ultimate safety you should spend some time learning about how to prevent infections. Not on how to catch it after you let it on your computer.. Plus Kaspersky won't run with all those program
G
2008-06-06 12:42:25 UTC
To Remove Mutiple Iexplore from task manager. You have open program file. Then Internet Explorer Folder. Then Rename Iexplore.exe to Iexplorer.exe. The Problem Will ge solved.
anonymous
2008-06-06 07:07:58 UTC
Have you tried Windows Live CareOne Safety Scanner on your system it checks for virus, spyware, checks registry etc.

I haven't had any problems using this and it works good and it is a all in one scan so you do have to run several different types of scans. The only downside is it may take up to two hrs to completely scan your computer.
Darren0901
2008-06-06 06:55:31 UTC
Download and Update SuperAntiSpyware.

http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html [free home edition]



Restart your PC in safe mode, and run a full scan.

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml



While in safe mode, you may also want to have a look at your start up items by using msconfig.

http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/



Be careful with the items you uncheck, you can have a look here to see if they are necessary

http://www.greatis.com/appdata/index.html



You should also have a look at your IE Add-ons while in safe mode.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/web/sp2_addonmanager.mspx

Disable any you do not use.



After you reboot back to normal mode, download and install ccleaner to fix any registry problems and clean up old temp files.

http://www.ccleaner.com [Free]
James H
2008-06-06 07:35:09 UTC
after checking your log here http://hjt.networktechs.com i see you need to update your Ie6 to ie7

www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx

and update your java

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp



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

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/05/dr-web-cureit.html


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