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W32.Spybot worm - regedit/task manager won't stay open!

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by dlxhammer, 2003/09/05.

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  1. 2003/09/05
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    regedit/task manager won't stay open!

    i have had this problem for awhile and just ignored it. but im trying to get rid of avirus(W32.spybot.worm) im fallowing the removal instruction from NORTON security responce...and one of the steps is to mess with regedit...and it wont stay open for more than a second.
    *also when i do a system scan in safemode...it wont delete spybot...wth?(the step before regedit)
    *plus im not sure if its even in safemode.. "When the Startup Menu appears, ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. In most cases, it is the first item in the list and is selected by default." is this correct?

    i found a previous post about this but it didnt help me...
    so hep me!:(
     
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    Hi dixhammer - and Welcome to the Board :)

    It sounds to me as if you are not in Safe Mode - if you were you would see a low resolution screen, probably with a black background with 'Safe Mode' in each corner.

    To boot to safe mode switch on the PC and keep hitting F8

    When a start up page appears 'Start Windows Normally' is highlighted by default.

    Use the up arow key on your keyboard to move the highlight up to the top of the list 'Safe Mode' and press enter. In XP Safe mode is NOT selected by default.

    Log on and you will get a warning screen advising you that you are in Safe Mode.

    Take it from there.

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    Moving this thread to the Security/Virus/Spyware forum and editing the title
     
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    here are my options...

    Please Select Boot Device:

    Removable Dev

    Hard drive

    ATAPI CD-ROM

    IBA 4.0.19 Slot 0208


    dont see a safe mode =\
     
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    You have me puzzled :confused:

    What m/c are you running - desktop or laptop? - XP? - and please confirm you are hitting F8.

    Anyway try selecting Hard drive and then keep on hitting F8.

    If you're running 98 try the Ctrl Key instead of F8 - try this anyway.
     
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    Another thought - I think you are hitting F8 too early

    On your m/c F8 appears to give the option to select the boot device (Esc on my laptop). Wait until any message re. boot order/device clears the screen and then hit F8 or Ctrl as the Bios loads.
     
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    Computer hasn't even started to load OS yet. This is a cmos/bios message asking what device you wish to boot from.

    Select the HD as your boot device first and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key.

    Mike
     
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    thought i was pressin it tooearly...k so i deleted the file.

    when i started windows normaly this pops up..


    System Configuration Utility

    "currently in diagnostic or selective start up mode" bla bla bla

    "choose the normal startup mode on the General tab to start Wondows normally and undo the changes you made using this system configuration utility. "

    (then a box to check) Dont' show this message or launch the system configuration utility when windows start :confused:





    ALSO***(off topic) How do i stop messenger service perminetly?!?! i hate stoping the service manualy every time i sign on.
    Thanks
     
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    You don't say what OS you are running!

    If 2k or xp and you are speaking of windows messenger then it can be done "Services ".

    Or use this program XpAntiSpy (yes it works in all windows versions): http://www.webattack.com/get/xpantispy.shtml

    On the other hand if it is MSN Messenger then rt click it in the system tray and tell it to not automatically start.

    For the startup System Configuration Utility just click normal.

    Mike
     
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    i found away to stop it through cinfiguration utility thing:)
    im on XP btw...

    I deleted the virus and everythings workin. Thanks for the help all,

    peace
     
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    umm now i have a problem with my CD burner.

    i cant overburn files slightly over 700mb..and i could before. i even tryed to burn some stuff i burnt last week, and it wont work... "not enuff room "

    im using nero burning rom- DEMO...could it be the program..or somthing canged when i was in safe mode, or the system config utility thing????

    HELP ME:mad:,,,,.............NEVERMIND had somethin to do with NERO, using a diff program now
     
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