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Preinsmt.exe

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by aussiejohn, 2004/08/23.

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  1. 2004/08/23
    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Can anybody help me with this one.
    When I run the latest Spybot, it tells me I have 9 problems
    C:\WINDOWS\Preinsmt.exe
    Folder Thidb.tmp and Dummy.htm in my Temp folder and 7 Registry Entries.
    I click fix it in the Spybot program and they are all ticked and removed but as soon as I reboot they are all back again???????
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    aussiejohn

    A method of removing unknown BHO here, which refers to Preinsmt.exe ....

    http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/u/unknown_bho.asp

    However you will probably be better off by downloadind HijackThis through Quicklinks in my signature to a folder on your hard drive, e.g. C:\HJT running it and posting the log here. Fix nothing until instructed to do so by one of the Board members expert in analysing these logs.
     
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  4. 2004/08/23
    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi there Pete, thanks for your quick reply, I have downloaded AdAware with the latest definitions and it has detected and removed all these files and so far after 3 or 4 reboots the files and reg entries have not returned.
    Obviously AdAware can do what SpyBot cannot!
     
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    PeteC

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    They really work in tandem and look in different places and in different ways - hence both should always be run - fully updated of course!

    Suggest you download SpywareBlaster , update it and apply all protection.

    This provides some permanent protection against the intrusion of baddies and is completely compatible with Spybot - which will note that you have it installed.
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Pete on the ball as ever!
     
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