re: Pop Up Bar/Spyware/malaware
Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 12:53 am
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ms. Eagle
(33640 messages posted)
Be sure to check in Add/Remove for anything suspicious and uninstall anything you
don't recognize. Do you have the latest versions and updates installed for AW and
Spybot? If not. they should be updated and run again.
Reconfigure Ad-Aware for Full Scan
Also, run the CWShredder tool, the HJT if still necessary. 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.
Clear out all your temp folders: Internet Options - delete TIF and choose 'delete
all Offline content'. Settings - set the size of your TIF folder between 5 - 10 MB.
Choose - View Objects - choose View Details on the toolbar. If any ActiveX Controls
are marked "unknown" or "damaged", remove them. Plus, remove any you don't recognize.
Any and all, can be safely removed. They'll be downloaded again, as necessary. 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.
If you still have problems, run HJT and post a log here.
Hijack This 1.98.2 Unzip 'HJT' into it's own folder (ex: C:\HJT), because
it creates backups. Close ALL open windows. Run the 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
Consider using an alternative browser as your main browser. FireFox or Opera are
couple good choices. IE has too many security issues. For other tips and suggestions:
How did I get infected in the first place?
- Written in response to:
- Pop Up Bar/Spyware/malaware (Andy.H: Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 4:10 am)
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