Adware Virus

Run Adaware and Spybot in SAFE Mode:

Download this freeware cleanup program which works much better than Windows Disk Cleanup. Don't give up on it when it stalls on a file...it will pick back up after a couple of minutes. Wait until it asks to log off to clean remaining files. I have seen this program run for hours on machines really loaded down with temp files. After the first time, run it daily to keep your machine running well.

http://cleanup.stevengould.org/

Run it and clean all temporary files and if you have XP also the prefetch files (a PC may harbor downloaded trojans waiting to get activated). Look in the custom cleaning options. I also check the box to fully erase files. You will like the sound it makes while cleaning your system. *;-)

Next...download and run these two programs (Spybot S&D and Adaware) at the link below. Use Spybot first.

Most of the Internet baddies can be killed by a one-two punch with Spybot and Adaware assuming these three factors are achieved:

1. Latest version
2. Configured correctly for running options
3. New definitions from update feature

Please download the latest Adaware which is called SE edition and Spybot 1.3. Graphic tutorials at:

http://russelltexas.com/malware/spybot13/spybot13.htm

http://russelltexas.com/malware/adawarese/adawarese.htm

Follow the directions for proper use of those excellent products.

When you complete these steps submit a Hijackthis log:

http://www.richardthelionhearted.com/~merijn/   HJT 1.99 download site

After downloading, and unzipping the hijackthis file into a safe folder you create (preferably a folder named HJT in the first level of the C: drive)...run Hijackthis, click on the 'scan' button and then 'save log' button.

Copy and paste the contents of the text file you save into a reply to this message.

Special Notice! Hijackthis is a powerful tool that edits the brains of Windows (the Registry). DO NOT FIX anything in the Hijackthis log screen without assistance. Most of the line items in the scanned log are normal for Windows operation. Hijackthis should identify the vast majority of your problems and enable us to help you clean them off your system.

Stay in this thread for continuity. Reply to this message. 

HTH,

Texruss

Message Edited by Borgfan on 12-31-2004 09:01 AM

Borgfan,

I've seen another case like this before, where every effort to help is redirected back to a destructive or uncertain outcome; usually the latter - That appears to be the new psychology of spyware. It seems the beginning of the year was an interesting time ... :) for some.

You know what they say ... When it rains, it pours! ... :(

In reading through your posts, i'm not quite sure what your asking or what statement your trying to make? And your making quite alot. Would you like us to contact the FBI for you? I've worked with them in the past. If so, we'll need alot more information than your providing us? Specifically, where you came across this infection? They'll need that information to trace it back.

The FBI knows about this and all of the other details so if theres a Trojan on my computer and your reading this : P

Is there something we can help you with, in checking out your system, or trying to get that *VIRUS* cleaned off? Or are you saying that the FBI put this on your system to track down the person, or persons, causing the problem. If so, we wouldn't want to remove it until their investigation is complete.

Remember these types of infections almost never come alone. I'm sure there might be more, just waiting to take advantage of this.

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I feel like i'm getting caught up in something that has nothing to do with getting your system cleaned off, but I still dropped in to see if I could help?

Mike.

Borgfan,

They won't unless they need further information from you, or information that's contained on your system.

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I think it'll be safe to remove the problem (or we'll give it our best try), since they already have the information they need to replicate what's happened to your system.

Here's what I need you to do...

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I need to see what's running on your system to 'pick' out the problem files. You need to download, install and run HiJackThis and post up a log that it produces. We're trying to standardize instructions on this, so if you can, follow the instructions posted at the top of this forum. If your still having problems, go ahead and post back and i'll see if I can help you get one posted.

I know it's frustrating, so just hang in there and we'll see if we can help.

Mike.

 

Message Edited by Borgfan on 12-31-2004 01:16 PM

Message Edited by Borgfan on 12-31-2004 01:21 PM

Message Edited by Borgfan on 01-01-2005 09:00 AM

Borgfan,

Also try these instructions from Chris and see if they can help. There's another download link provided:

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That looks like lop. Canned lop fix - for the future.