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Weird antivirus spam :) (SOLVED) [RESOLVED]


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It's very odd that it shows up in your log without file missing.
Please fix this line with Hijackthis.

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\WINDOWS\system32\regsvr32.dll


Please go HERE to run Panda's ActiveScan
  • Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC button
  • A new window will open...click the Check Now button
  • Enter your Country
  • Enter your State/Province
  • Enter your e-mail address and click send
  • Select either Home User or Company
  • Click the big Scan Now button
  • If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
  • It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes)
  • When download is complete, click on My Computer to start the scan
  • When the scan completes, if anything malicious is detected, click the See Report button, then Save Report and save it to a convenient location. Post the contents of the ActiveScan report along with a new hijackthis log.

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OK, i ran hjt and chose to fix the .dll file ... well... it gave some kind of error and now i dont see it anymore in my hjt log... weird, eh?

anyhow here are both logs:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:26:59 PM, on 8/26/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\isafe.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ZONELA~1\ZONEAL~1\MAILFR~1\mantispm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Downloads\software\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: IeCatch5 Class - {2F364306-AA45-47B5-9F9D-39A8B94E7EF7} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jccatch.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [type32] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\type32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools] "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Logitech Desktop Messenger] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Users\John Doe\NewVersion\setup-8876480.exe -ReportOnly
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech Desktop Messenger Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\LDMConf.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Закачать все при помощи FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Закачать при помощи FlashGet - C:\Program Files\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1151171277015
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoft...free/asinst.cab
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: CA ISafe (CAISafe) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\isafe.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe





Incident Status Location

Adware:Adware/SaveNow Not disinfected C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{BEE3E87E-E1C6-4bfe-BE9D-48E84271AB34}\components\whenu_ff.dll
Potentially unwanted tool:application/winfixer2005 Not disinfected c:\windows\downloaded program files\UDC6_0001_D19M1908NetInstaller.exe
Spyware:Cookie/Doubleclick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.doubleclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/Atlas DMT Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.atdmt.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Statcounter Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.statcounter.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Bluestreak Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.bluestreak.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/2o7 Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.2o7.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/adultfriendfinder Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.adultfriendfinder.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Yadro Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.yadro.ru/]
Spyware:Cookie/SpyLog Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.spylog.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/FastClick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.fastclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/FastClick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[media.fastclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/FastClick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.fastclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/Falkag Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.as-us.falkag.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[ad.yieldmanager.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/BurstNet Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.burstnet.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/BurstBeacon Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[www.burstbeacon.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Mediaplex Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.mediaplex.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/cs.sexcounter Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.cs.sexcounter.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Screensavers Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.i.screensavers.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/HotLog Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.hotlog.ru/]
Spyware:Cookie/QuestionMarket Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.questionmarket.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Overture Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.perf.overture.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Serving-sys Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.serving-sys.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hitbox Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.hitbox.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hitbox Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.ehg.hitbox.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hitbox Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.hitbox.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hitbox Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.ehg.hitbox.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Tribalfusion Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.tribalfusion.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/bravenetA Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.bravenet.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[stats.drivecleaner.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.drivecleaner.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[stats.drivecleaner.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.drivecleaner.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Casalemedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.casalemedia.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/RealMedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\7bsm20ph.default\cookies.txt[.realmedia.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john [email protected][2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Hbmediapro Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john [email protected][2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Atlas DMT Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john doe@atdmt[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Doubleclick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john doe@doubleclick[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john doe@drivecleaner[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Mediaplex Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john doe@mediaplex[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/QuestionMarket Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john doe@questionmarket[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john [email protected][2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Reliablestats Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john [email protected][2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/DriveCleaner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\John Doe\Cookies\john [email protected][1].txt
Adware:Adware/Alexa-Toolbar Not disinfected C:\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004\Zip files\c47_at_9.zip[C47_AT_9/C47_AT_9.exe]
Adware:Adware/Alexa-Toolbar Not disinfected C:\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004\Zip files\maamxc47.zip[maamXC47/maamXC47.exe]
Virus:Trj/Downloader.IUM Disinfected C:\Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004\Zip files\Utilities\Adobe_Photoshop_CS_KeyGen_Activation.zip[Adobe Photoshop CS - Keygen1.exe]
Adware:Adware/Startpage.CA Not disinfected C:\Other Comp\Gamefiles\Blitzkrieg files\Stalingrad files\Tools\Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack.rar[Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack\Total Commander 6.01 Full + Crack\tc32_v601_pro_activator.exe]
Adware:Adware/SaveNow Not disinfected C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{BEE3E87E-E1C6-4bfe-BE9D-48E84271AB34}\chrome\whenu_ff.jar[content/overlay.js]
Adware:Adware/Startpage.CA Not disinfected C:\Stalingrad\Zip files\Tools\Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack.rar[Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack\Total Commander 6.01 Full + Crack\tc32_v601_pro_activator.exe]

Edited by jack5, 26 August 2006 - 08:29 PM.

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Your log is looking good! :whistling:


Delete these files.

C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{BEE3E87E-E1C6-4bfe-BE9D-48E84271AB34}\components\whenu_ff.dll
c:\windows\downloaded program files\UDC6_0001_D19M1908NetInstaller.exe
C:\Other Comp\Gamefiles\Blitzkrieg files\Stalingrad files\Tools\Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack.rar
C:\Stalingrad\Zip files\Tools\Windows Commander 6.01 Full + Crack.rar




Clean your Cache and Cookies in IE:
  • Close all instances of Outlook Express and Internet Explorer
  • Go to Control Panel > Internet Options > General tab
  • Click the "Delete Cookies" button
  • Next to it, Click the "Delete Files" button
  • When prompted, place a check in: "Delete all offline content", click OK
* Clean your Cache and Cookies in Firefox (In case you also have Firefox installed):
  • Go to Tools > Options.
  • Click Privacy in the menu on the left side of the Options window.
  • Click the Clear button located to the right of each option (History, Cookies, Cache).
  • Click OK to close the Options window
    Alternatively, you can clear all information stored while browsing by clicking Clear All.
    A confirmation dialog box will be shown before clearing the information.
* Clean other Temporary files + Recycle bin
  • Go to start > run and type: cleanmgr and click ok.
  • Let it scan your system for files to remove.
  • Make sure Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files, and Recycle Bin are the only things checked.
  • Press OK to remove them.


How is everything on your end? Any problems or issues?
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How is everything on your end? Any problems or issues?


everything is el perfecto :woot:
pc been running smoothly ever since i got rid of vundo thingy.

THAN YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! :whistling: :blink: :help: :) :woot:
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You're welcome! :blink:
I'm glad I could help out.


Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

    Managing Windows Millenium System Restore

    or

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

    Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    • Click once on the Security tab
    • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    • Click once on the Custom Level button.
      • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
      • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
      • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
      • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
      • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
      • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
      • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
      • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
    • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.

    See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

    Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers

  • Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer

  • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

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Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. :whistling:

If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread.

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