1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Welcome - Updated 06.18.07

Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by Lonny Jones, 2004/11/04.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. 2004/11/04
    Lonny Jones

    Lonny Jones Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/12/16
    Messages:
    2,252
    Likes Received:
    0
    If you need assistance removing malware/spyware/hijackers

    1. We ask that you first use a free online virus scan. See post #2 below.

    2. Scan with an anti-spyware program, preferably both Spybot S&D and Ad-aware SE Personal.
    Instructions and download links are in the posts below.

    3. HijackThis
    Please dont just post a hijackthis log. It's helpful for us to know what's going on, in as much detail as possible. Mention all the problems, not just those that seem related to a hijack/spyware/virus.
    Also, tell us what programs you have used. Please include version # and when they were last updated.
    Instructions are below



    Thank You
     
  2. 2004/11/04
    Lonny Jones

    Lonny Jones Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/12/16
    Messages:
    2,252
    Likes Received:
    0
    Free online scans

    BitDefender AntiVirus Free Scan, check all box's except [ ]auto clean !!,
    then have it delete the file if it cannot clean/repair/cure it,
    turn off any Popup Blockers before accessing the site:
    http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

    Panda ActiveScan-Free online scanner,
    http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

    Computer Associates eTrust AV Web Scanner: http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
    It takes while for the active X install and the download to finish.
    So Wait until its says succeeded for all files, you might have to hit refresh if it reports a failed. select all drives scan, Try to cure/repair, if it cannot choose delete!

    If there are any problems, copy the reports back here please.
     

  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2004/11/04
    Lonny Jones

    Lonny Jones Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/12/16
    Messages:
    2,252
    Likes Received:
    0
    Scan with both Spybot and Ad-Aware

    Tutorial
    Scanning in Spybot Search and Destroy:

    1. Downloaded and Install Spybot S&D, accepting the Default Settings
    (Please ensure you have versin 1.4 final.)
    Home - The home of Spybot-S&D!: http://www.safer-networking.org/
    Note:if you are installing it for the first time or are infected with a hijacker do not choose to use resident aka tea timer.
    It is not install unless you place a check next to it during the installation.

    2. Go to Start > Programs >Spybot > Search & Destroy and choose Spybot S&D

    3. Click the button to "Search for Updates" and download and install the Updates.
    Even if you just installed it !!!

    4. Close ALL windows except Spybot S&D

    5. Next click the button "Check for Problems"

    6. When Spybot is complete, fix everything found marked in red.

    7. Choose "Fix Selected Problems" and allow Spybot to fix the RED (RED) entries.

    8. REBOOT
    The Import thing with SpyBot for new users is to not change the settings untill you read more about them.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Scanning in Ad-Aware 2007 Free:
    http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

    Update the definitions file by clicking on the Update button.

    Until such time as a tutorial is published run a full scan using the default settings

    If you continue to have problem's, see the next post about HijackThis
     
  5. 2004/11/09
    Lonny Jones

    Lonny Jones Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/12/16
    Messages:
    2,252
    Likes Received:
    0
    HijackThis

    The current version is 1.99.1 (released 2/16/2005) [by merijn bellekom]

    Most of what it lists will be harmless, even essential,
    DON'T fix anything yet please.


    HijackThis! installation is as follows:
    Download HijackThis! SetUp from here. Save the file to your desktop.

    Double-click the HijackThis! SetUp icon to begin the installation. Follow the prompts for the default install location of:'C:\Program Files\HijackThis'. Tick the 'Create a desktop' button when the option appears. Select next, then allow HijackThis! to start.

    Then press the [Scan] button. You will notice the [Scan] button will turn into a [Save Log] button. Click the [Save Log] button and notepad will open up with the contents of the scan. Right-click in the saved log, and select 'copy'. Then proceed to your original thread, unless otherwise instructed and click the '[Reply]' button and paste the saved contents to be reviewed. Do not make any modifications to the log or perform any 'fixes' until told to do so.

    Note: Regarding the new TrendMicro HijackThis! 2.0 Beta:

    Then in your post simply right click and in the context menu choose paste.
    More Information here http://tomcoyote.com/hjt/#copyandpaste

    If you've used it before please don't have anything excluded.

    Start a new topic in on of our security areas and someone will be glad to help.

    ***Note:
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.