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windows ME, problems deleting spyware

Started by dementedsnake , Oct 07 2005 02:39 PM

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dementedsnake

Posted 07 October 2005 - 02:39 PM

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Okay, so here it is. I have a horde of CA security tools that that use almost everyday. they are the line of eTrust EZ products (firewall, Pest Patrol, anit-spam, and anti-virus). I run the anti-spam program almost everyday and have noticed a problem lately. there are a few files that it'll detect as spyware and delete but everytime it's done it'll request me to resart (not unusal). After i restart, the spywares are back again! I've tried going into the file that they seem to live in and deleting them manually but they're locked. Oh, BTW: this is my home computer. Anyway. each spyware file ends in a 0 or a 1 and has a hidden file of the same name beside it (I'll find out what the name of these programs are in a minute). I'm not sure but I think there are reproducing among themselves....like a viral orgy....and keep making copies of themsevle with different endings...any help or insight would be greatly apprecated.

(And yes, I know my spelling sucks)

Thanks,
Dementedsnake

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mcfart01

Posted 07 October 2005 - 03:37 PM

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http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

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katkat92

Posted 07 October 2005 - 04:28 PM

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Hi dementedsnake welcome to Geeks to go!

Please start here: http://www.geekstogo...?showtopic=2852

for information on malware removal.

Follow the instructions exactly.. Once you have finished, post a copy of your HiJackThis log in the Malware Forum and let the guru's there have a go at it!! :tazz: