[tok]

Hi guys

i have this Gold antivirus problem too... here is what i get when i run hijackthis:
hope you guys can help me!! thanks!!


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:37:21 PM, on 6/16/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\NWTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE
C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\VictorC\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,,C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NWTRAY] NWTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto_Inventory] C:\WINDOWS\LDPrimary.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NDPS] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShStatEXE] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE" /STANDALONE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ToolKit] "C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe" -L -S /silent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....467&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {62360003-D8A7-418B-9DC6-2B9DE95273A0} (MS Investor Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/p...0326/ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E27C92B-1264-101C-8A2F-040224009C02} (Calendar Control 8.0) - https://www.myseagat...clude/mscal.ocx
O16 - DPF: {F5FF8524-A033-4836-8370-5365E38FC516} (FarPoint Spread 3.5) - https://www.myseagat...de/SPR32X35.ocx
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O23 - Service: Client Update Service for Novell (cusrvc) - Novell, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: Intel File Transfer - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Local Scheduler Service - LANDesk Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel PDS - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
O23 - Service: Intel QIP Client Service - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel Targeted Multicast - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Framework Service (McAfeeFramework) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates McShield (McShield) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates Task Manager (McTaskManager) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
O23 - Service: Multi-user Cleanup Service - IBM Corp - C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Remote Control Service (Wuser32) - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe

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I'm working on your log, as soon as another staff member reviews it I'll post a reply. Thank you for your patience.

~Kristy

[Kristy]

I'm working on your log, as soon as another staff member reviews it I'll post a reply. Thank you for your patience.

~Kristy

[Kristy]

Hello tok, welcome to Geeks to Go! I'm Kristy and I will be helping you.

Copy the part in bold below into notepad and save it as AVGoldfix.reg
Set Filetype to All Files and save it somewhere easy to find. We will use it later.

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\1]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Intel system tool"=-

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntivirusGold]

*Click Here to download Killbox by Option^Explicit.
*Extract the program to your desktop and double-click on its folder, then double-click on Killbox.exe to start the program.
*In the killbox program, select the Delete on Reboot option.
*Copy the file names below to the clipboard by highlighting them and pressing Control-C:
C:\Windows\System32\hookdump.exe
C:\Windows\System32\winnook.exe
C:\Windows\desktop.html
C:\Windows\screen.html
*Return to Killbox, go to the File menu, and choose "Paste from Clipboard".
*Click the red-and-white "Delete File" button. Click "Yes" at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click "No" at the Pending Operations prompt if you get one.
*If the computer does not reboot by itself, do it manually.

While your computer is restarting, tap the F8 key continually until a menu appears. Use your up arrow key to highlight Safe Mode, then hit enter.

Doubleclick the AVGoldfix.reg we made earlier.
And (still in safe mode) use the DiskCleanup Tool to empty all your Temp folders.

Delete the entire folder C:\Program Files\AntiVirusGold

In the Control Panel click Display > Desktop > Customize desktop > Website > Uncheck "Security Info"

Then boot back to normal, run HijackThis again and post a new log.

~Kristy

[tok]

Hi kristy,

thanks for the help

ok... i was not able to find 3 of the files:
hookdump.exe, winnook.exe, desktop.html,


Here is the log file:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:50:48 PM, on 6/22/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\NWTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LDPrimary.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE
C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\VictorC\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,,C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NWTRAY] NWTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto_Inventory] C:\WINDOWS\LDPrimary.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NDPS] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShStatEXE] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE" /STANDALONE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ToolKit] "C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe" -L -S /silent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Y0p4RfasX] pineapi.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Intel system tool] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hookdump.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....467&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {62360003-D8A7-418B-9DC6-2B9DE95273A0} (MS Investor Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/p...0326/ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E27C92B-1264-101C-8A2F-040224009C02} (Calendar Control 8.0) - https://www.myseagat...clude/mscal.ocx
O16 - DPF: {F5FF8524-A033-4836-8370-5365E38FC516} (FarPoint Spread 3.5) - https://www.myseagat...de/SPR32X35.ocx
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O23 - Service: Client Update Service for Novell (cusrvc) - Novell, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: Intel File Transfer - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Local Scheduler Service - LANDesk Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel PDS - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
O23 - Service: Intel QIP Client Service - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel Targeted Multicast - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Framework Service (McAfeeFramework) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates McShield (McShield) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates Task Manager (McTaskManager) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
O23 - Service: Multi-user Cleanup Service - IBM Corp - C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Remote Control Service (Wuser32) - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe

[Kristy]

Hello tok,

You may wish to print out a copy of these instructions to follow while you complete this procedure.

Please save Hijack This in a permanent folder (i.e. C:\HJT). This ensures backups are saved and accessible.

Next please run HijackThis, click Scan, and check:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Y0p4RfasX] pineapi.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Intel system tool] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hookdump.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE<--resource hog

Close all open windows except for HijackThis and click Fix Checked.

Please reboot into safe mode (continually tap the F8 key while your system is starting, select Safe Mode from the menu).

Be sure you're able to view hidden files, and remove the following files/folders in bold (if found):

C:\WINDOWS\System32\hookdump.exe

Empty your recycle bin and reboot normally.

Please run a free online virus scan here (tick the "Auto Clean" checkbox):
http://housecall.antivirus.com/

And a free trojan scan here:
http://www.moosoft.com/

Reboot your PC.

If you would please, rescan with HijackThis and post a fresh log in this same topic, and let us know how your system's working.

~Kristy

[tok]

hi

ok, here is the log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:31:53 PM, on 6/23/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\NWTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE
C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\The Cleaner\tca.exe
C:\Program Files\The Cleaner\tcm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rdpclip.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\logon.scr
C:\hjt\HijackThis.exe

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,,C:\LDClient\SoftMon.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NWTRAY] NWTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Auto_Inventory] C:\WINDOWS\LDPrimary.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NDPS] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpmw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShStatEXE] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE" /STANDALONE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ToolKit] "C:\Program Files\SeagateToolkit\Toolkit.exe" -L -S /silent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tcactive] C:\Program Files\The Cleaner\tca.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tcmonitor] C:\Program Files\The Cleaner\tcm.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall60.t...all/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....467&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {62360003-D8A7-418B-9DC6-2B9DE95273A0} (MS Investor Ticker) - http://fdl.msn.com/p...0326/ticker.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E27C92B-1264-101C-8A2F-040224009C02} (Calendar Control 8.0) - https://www.myseagat...clude/mscal.ocx
O16 - DPF: {F5FF8524-A033-4836-8370-5365E38FC516} (FarPoint Spread 3.5) - https://www.myseagat...de/SPR32X35.ocx
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = seagate.com,notes.seagate.com,ang.sing.seagate.com,sci.sing.seagate.com,stsv.seagate.com
O23 - Service: Client Update Service for Novell (cusrvc) - Novell, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\cusrvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: Intel File Transfer - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Local Scheduler Service - LANDesk Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\LOCALSCH.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel PDS - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
O23 - Service: Intel QIP Client Service - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDCLIENT\QIPCLNT.EXE
O23 - Service: Intel Targeted Multicast - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\tmcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Framework Service (McAfeeFramework) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates McShield (McShield) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates Task Manager (McTaskManager) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\vstskmgr.exe
O23 - Service: Multi-user Cleanup Service - IBM Corp - C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\ntmulti.exe
O23 - Service: Intel Remote Control Service (Wuser32) - LANDesk® Software Ltd. - C:\LDClient\wuser32.exe

[Kristy]

Hello tok,

Your log looks clean

How is your system running? Any problems at all?

~Kristy

[tok]

yes... the pc is working fine! thanks for all the help!!

[Kristy]

No problem tok!

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 and SlimBrowsers are good as well.

And also see TonyKlein's good advice
So how did I get infected in the first place? and Spyware Aid'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.

~Kristy

[Kristy]

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

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

Everyone else please begin a New Topic.

~Kristy