[rstones12]

goochylittlepig,

Download CleanUp
Install the program.

Start CleanUp
When CleanUp starts go to the Options button (right side of CleanUp screen)
Uncheck cookies
This is optional, if you leave the box checked it will remove all of your cookies.
Click OK
Then click on the CleanUp button. This will take a short while, let it do its thing.
When asked to reboot system select No
Close CleanUp

Reboot
How are things running.

Your log looks good.


Here are some tips, to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

Detect and Remove Programs:

• How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
• How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.

Prevention Programs:

• Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
• Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts.
• IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
• MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
• Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.

Other necessary Programs:

• AntiVirus Program<= An AntiVirus program is a must! Whether it is a free version like AVG or Anti-Vir, or a shareware version like Norton or Kapersky, this is a must have.
• Firewall<= A firewall is definatley a must have. Two good free versions are Sygate and ZoneLabs.
• More Secure Browser<= Internet Explorer is not the most secure and best browser. There are safer and better alternatives available. I recommend Firefox, however Opera is OK as well.

Be sure to also keep up with Windows and IE updates.

Windows security and critical updates.
http://v4.windowsupd.../en/default.asp

Internet Explorer security and critical updates.
http://www.microsoft.../ie/default.asp

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? and AntiSpyware Net's spyware article: Spyware, Adware, Malware: What it is, how it got on my computer, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it.

Thanks,
rstones12

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hey, so i think everything is all set. nail doesnt keep appearing, the popups still havent come back, and it seems to be problem free. first time with anything more than just regular easy ad stuff in over 5 years, kinda took me by surprise. by the way, i just saw a link posted somewhere else to the website i said i found the "fix" for aurora at. i think this is the same link, i know the site itself is the same.
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anyways, thanks so much for all your help, i really appreciate it!


You are welcome:
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Edited by rstones12, 05 May 2005 - 09:21 AM.

[goochylittlepig]

hey, so i think everything is all set. nail doesnt keep appearing, the popups still havent come back, and it seems to be problem free. first time with anything more than just regular easy ad stuff in over 5 years, kinda took me by surprise. by the way, i just saw a link posted somewhere else to the website i said i found the "fix" for aurora at. i think this is the same link, i know the site itself is the same.
**BE CAREFUL CLICKING ON THIS LINK** (to anyone else reading this article), just in case:
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anyways, thanks so much for all your help, i really appreciate it!


You are welcome:
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Post edited: rstones12

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

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Thanks,
rstones12

Everyone else please begin a New Topic.

Edited by rstones12, 05 May 2005 - 09:21 AM.