What the hell?

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edited July 2005 in Spyware & Virus Removal
im getting pop ups in the middle of playing a ****ing game its really pissing me off and something is slowing my computer way the **** down. I've run virus scans and spyware scans and its caught alot of things but it is still infected. A bunch of **** starts up every time i start up my damn computer even if i select NO items start up after restart. I would really like this fixed before i break my god damn computer.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:59:03 PM, on 6/27/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = =%3D
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Speed2u - Serving all of Michigan
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {5CE5B985-51B1-3958-E5DB-92DD9091CFBB} - C:\WINDOWS\JAVAUI.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\COMPANION\INSTALLS\CPN\YCOMP5_5_7_0.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APPGC.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SDKTF.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM2\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycmap.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar Search - res://c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 2.0\aoltbhtml.dll/search.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ms.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ms.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AOL Toolbar - {3369AF0D-62E9-4bda-8103-B4C75499B578} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHDOCVW.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\AIM2\AIM.EXE
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei-2/SmileyCentralFWBInitialSetup1.0.0.8-2.cab


and also another thing i dont know if any of you have any expertise with this kind of crap but according to aim.com i cant start up aim anymore because of some piece of **** malware that i cant even remove so i cant talk to my god damn friends anymore.... why the hell do people have to hack and create a new ****ing kind of spyware every month

Comments

  • TheHeartSmasherTheHeartSmasher
    edited June 2005
    send a message to what I would like to call the SVT master

    BUCKEYE SAM

    He helps everybody, a very good help, precise and acurate.

    He should get an award for his work

    :thumbsup: Buckeye Sam :thumbsup:
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited June 2005
    don't send a message to him, one of the experts will find this thread and help you soon enough, you just have to wait your turn :)
  • IHateComputers
    edited June 2005
    what the hell is that god damn norton anti virus in there for i dont even use that piece of ****.... god damnit why do people suck so god damn much
  • TheHeartSmasherTheHeartSmasher
    edited June 2005
    Here are some quick questions that can help the pro's fiqure out what is going on.

    What type of computer are you using?
    What service pack are you using?
    Do you run windows update regularly?
    Do you have a firewall?
    Have you updated all of your current software and drivers?
    When did your computer start going crazy?
    What where you doing before this started happening?
    What else have you tryed to fix the problem?
    What programs did you have on your computer before this started?
    What programs do you have on your computer now?
    What error messages have you recieved?

    And by just looking at your log I can already see some spyware but im not going to say anything else about that I let the Short-Media team help you on that one.

    Good Luck. :thumbsup:
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited June 2005
    President Pain, the HJT log can tell half of that :).

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll/sp.html#55135
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APPGC.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SDKTF.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE /s
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ms.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MaxSpeed - {120E090D-9136-4b78-8258-F0B44B4BD2AC} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ms.exe
    O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocach...up1.0.0.8-2.cab

    Fix those entries with HijackThis then find and delete the following files:
    C:\WINDOWS\system\fuqaq.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ms.exe

    Then reboot your computer and post a new log.
  • TheHeartSmasherTheHeartSmasher
    edited June 2005
    sorry I said that because I have 2 harddrives and when I reinstalled XP on my main harddrive and ran the HiJack Log none of the stuff on my other harddrive showed up.

    The programs ran just fine but none of it was in my registry at all. :)
  • IHateComputers
    edited July 2005
    hmmm so no one is gonna help me....... thats nice.

    This is the crap you wanted to know.

    Type of computer is custom built like 4 years ago so its a piece of crap.
    Service pack meaning what versions of windows then 98
    I dont know how to update windows
    Yes i have a firewall but it doesnt work recently... says im missing a file
    How the hell do i update all my software and drivers
    Piece of **** started going crazy days after i got it but i can usually fix whatever the hell is wrong with it. Malware wont come the **** out.
    What was i doing? Ill be honest. Playing diablo 2 and downloading a ****load of music.


    What have i tried to fix the problem? Virus scan, scan disc, 2 different spyware scans and some other crap that i doubt would help but i tried it anyway. clean up programs and **** like that

    Listing the programs i use would takes days so ill just say the main ones. Mainly i play diablo 2 and i download a maphack for the game when i need a new one and the bastards like to come with a trojan or keylogger sometimes. i dunno why the hell people do that ****. Only other program i use is winamp.

    Error messages... hmmm. When i try to open an IM box in aim i get an illegal ****ing operation every time and it says thats from spyware. faggots.... details on the illegal operation are something about kernel.dll or some waste of time bull****. Im gonna follow the last instructions and then edit this post and add my new log.
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    "hmmm so no one is gonna help me....... thats nice."

    I posted removal instructions above but you never responded to them.

    "downloading a ****load of music."

    Downloading music illegally is pretty risky... not just in terms of law. The higher risk is the chance of getting some type of malware. If you're going to do this you need to know what you're downloading.
  • IHateComputers
    edited July 2005
    Yeah sorry about that i wasnt paying attention. Didnt read what he said right. ill post this sack of **** in a sec.

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 2:32:42 PM, on 7/1/05
    Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\NTHZ.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = =%3D
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Speed2u - Serving all of Michigan
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {5CE5B985-51B1-3958-E5DB-92DD9091CFBB} - C:\WINDOWS\JAVAUI.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
    O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\COMPANION\INSTALLS\CPN\YCOMP5_5_7_0.DLL
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APPGC.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NTHZ.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTHZ.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SDKTF.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE /s
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycmap.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL


    Yay!! what a piece of ****. I delete those faggot ass files and a new one appears. What the hell kind of infection is this.
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    Boot into Safe Mode (Press F8 at the BIOS screen when booting) and fix these entries:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll/sp.html#55135
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O2 - BHO: Class - {5CE5B985-51B1-3958-E5DB-92DD9091CFBB} - C:\WINDOWS\JAVAUI.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - (no file)
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APPGC.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NTHZ.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\NTHZ.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SDKTF.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE /s

    Still in Safe Mode, find and delete the following files:
    C:\WINDOWS\system\xklgg.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\JAVAUI.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPGC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\NTHZ.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SDKTF.EXE

    Then boot back into Normal Mode and post a new log.
  • IHateComputers
    edited July 2005
    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
    Scan saved at 3:42:12 PM, on 7/1/05
    Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
    C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCREGWIZ.EXE
    C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\SHARED\MGHTML.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = =%3D
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Speed2u - Serving all of Michigan
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
    O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
    O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\COMPANION\INSTALLS\CPN\YCOMP5_5_7_0.DLL
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCUPDATE.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\McAgent.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McRegWiz] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCREGWIZ.EXE /autorun
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycmap.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES0521.DLL



    Merry christmas..... I dunno but that looks better to me
  • TheHeartSmasherTheHeartSmasher
    edited July 2005
    Startin to look a little better has it gotin any better.
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    Your log is now clean!

    As precaution measures for the future, please follow these steps to ensure that your computer stays clean and secure:
    1. Always have AntiVirus software running - Having an AntiVirus is very important and can protect you in the future from all kinds of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

    2. Keep your AntiVirus program updated - Without having an updated AntiVirus program you will be susceptible to any form of new malware as it is released. If your AntiVirus software has the option of Automatic Updates you should enable it. If not, visit the producer's website at least once a week and download any updates for the product.

    3. Use a Firewall - Using a firewall is essential in the Internet today. Having one at default settings will block intruders from accessing your computer and can block new programs from installing without your consent.

    4. WindowsUpdate - Make sure that you keep your computer updated by visiting [link=http://www.windowsupdate.com]windowsupdate.com[/link] weekly, and downloading any critical updates. Many of these updates are against hackers and malware installations. Without all critical updates you will be susceptible to many of the spyware creator's tricks to get you to install their software. Download and install all critical updates and reboot your computer. Continue this until all critical updates have been installed.

    5. Anti-Spyware Software - Spybot - Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware SE

      Both of these programs are free and reccomended by many anti-spyware professionals. You should download them from the links below, keep them updated, and scan weekly.

      Spybot - Search & Destroy
      Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.06

    6. Secure Internet Explorer - Spyware Shooter is a free program which I developed for the cause of blocking malicious websites from installing spyware onto your computer. Please check for updates weekly and download any new releases to make sure that you are safe against newly-disovered websites.

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  • TheHeartSmasherTheHeartSmasher
    edited July 2005
    Does your computer fell fresh and new, all because of the help of spyware shooter.

    Good luck and be safe "Ihatecomputers"
  • IHateComputers
    edited July 2005
    :D You guys are awesome. No more downloading music for me. Or at least not without scanning it after :D Sorry about all the hostility i just was really pissed off that every time i delete the file i got on my ctrl+alt+del screen another one would replace it. What kind of infection was this? :confused::confused::confused::confused: Whatever it was it was really annoying. Thank you for the help man/woman? lol. Just a few questions. My firewall i have now hates me so do you know where i can get one? I used kaspersky or however u spell that. And about having anti virus running at all time i usually close everything but explorer and my internet connection because my computer is a pile and i need everything closed to play my game. I usually scan at least once a week with spyware and virus thingy so i think ill be fine. Thank you so much for the help. I hope your site does well.

    Ah 1 more thing. How did you know which .dll to delete?
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    You had a Home Search Assistant infection. It is known to be quite hard to remove at times. Try the Norton firewall. I believe they have a free 30 day trial of it online but if not it's only like $30 at any electronic shop. The .dll file is listed in the HJT log. You will note the O# or R# (Where # is replaced by a number) then "-", a name, and a file. The file listed is the one you need to delete. Determining which ones are good and which are bad takes some practice but there are plenty of websites that will tell you their status.
  • IHateComputers
    edited July 2005
    Thanks for the info man/woman. Still dont know lol. Im always happy to learn something new. I know alot just not enough for spyware removal lol. Ok Ill try the firewall thanks a bunch. Goodbye
  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited July 2005
    You're welcome. It's probably too late to matter to you now, but I'm a guy. If you ever need any more help with your computer feel free to come back.
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