re: spyware
Monday, September 6, 2004 at 12:33 pm
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ms. Eagle
(33507 messages posted)
Melissa, did you run a spyware scan first as Helen suggested? If so, do you have
the latest versions and update installed. The poster that told you to post your log,
had no business doing so. He's not experienced in advising on those logs, anyway.
First, run the CWShredder tool to scan for CWSearch variants: CWShredder
Close all browser windows and press FIX to Scan and Clean. Reboot. Run it again.
Install either AW or SpyBot S&D, which are the two main programs used and recommended
for malware removal. Ad-Aware is easier for inexperienced users:
Ad-Aware SE Personal Also, download the 'Ad-aware SE referencefile'
update and the "Ad-Aware VX2 Cleaner Plug-In". Follow these instructions and run
a full system scan.
Note: Run either scan in Safe mode for best cleaning results. Reboot and press and
hold the Ctrl key and choose Safe mode.
Reconfigure Ad-Aware for Full Scan
 _SpyBot
Search_&_Destroy v1.3 After installing and rebooting, check for
and download the updates. Log off the net, close browser windows, run the "Default
mode" scan. 'Check All', and fix everything labeled in RED. Reboot.
Clear out all your temp folders: Internet Options - General tab. Delete temporary
internet files - choose 'delete all Offline content'. Settings - set the size of
your TIF folder between 5 - 10 MB. Empty C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder,
if you have one. Note: Some temp files may currently be in use, until the next reboot.
Empty Recycle bin.
After doing those things, move Hijack This into a new folder. It's creates backups.
Ex: put in C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe. Before posting the log, choose the posting option
below, so the message will be properly formatted. First, close ALL open windows.
Then choose Scan. Most of the entries listed are legitimate or required entries.
Don't fix anything, until you know which items to fix. For a description of the entries:
Help2go: HJT tutorial
After the scan is finished, the Scan button will turn into Save Log. Press that and
paste the contents here. Before posting your message, choose this posting Option
below, so your message will be properly formatted: Check this box to preserve
your spacing, etc....
Install SpywareBlaster to will help prevent future malware infections. Check for
and download updates after installing it. Enable protection. SpywareGuard can be
used, in addition, for real time protection. Check for updates often:
JavaCoolSoftware.com
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- re: spyware (melissa: Monday, September 6, 2004 at 9:14 am)
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