SPYWARE/ADWARE Removal... HELP! - GoFuckYourself.com

BitterPen · 09-12-2004, 05:50 PM

I have Windows XP on my Laptop... and today I got hit with all these pop ups and a bunch of shit downloaded to my computer. I cannot find the files anywhere to delete.

Is my only option to Reformat C? Or would it be worth it to download and pay for a program like SpyKiller?

I hate it because I have a desktop that's about 5 years old, and it NEVER downloads anything... but my new Laptop keeps "catching" stuff...

ARG HELP!

BitterPen · 09-12-2004, 05:58 PM

Someone? Anyone?

Spunky · 09-12-2004, 06:02 PM

I run a few programs.I get atleast 50-75 files everyday.It's part of my daily routine.I can't even do any online banking anymore.
Try
Adaware6
Spybot search and destroy
CWShredder
I have a couple paid programs that remove the stuff those won't

BitterPen · 09-12-2004, 06:05 PM

Thanks! I'll look into those now.

TheDr · 09-12-2004, 06:20 PM

If the usual prgms don't work then:

a) download hijackthis:

http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...downloads.html

b) read this tutorial:

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/jrmc137/hj...l/tutorial.htm

c) if you still have problems or are uncomfortable using HJT post your log file form HJT here (Malware forum):

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

d) when they get it fixed DONATE a few euros.

Raf1 · 09-12-2004, 06:34 PM

I use Ad-Aware 6.0, Spybot - search and destroy, hsremove on a daily basis

BrainDead · 09-12-2004, 06:40 PM

i have adaware6 and uses a firewall... never lets me down yet

boobmaster · 09-12-2004, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spunky1
I run a few programs.I get atleast 50-75 files everyday.It's part of my daily routine.I can't even do any online banking anymore.
Try
Adaware6
Spybot search and destroy
CWShredder
I have a couple paid programs that remove the stuff those won't

Buy a Mac -- PROBLEM SOLVED

MikeVega · 09-12-2004, 07:00 PM

I use Adware se...it's free and works very well...you can get it at download.com.....

beemk · 09-12-2004, 07:02 PM

i tried about 10 different programs, and the only one that worked was hijack this

MikeVega · 09-12-2004, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beemk
i tried about 10 different programs, and the only one that worked was hijack this

My brother keeps telling me that's the best but i haven't tried it yet...i think i will...

WickedVenus · 09-12-2004, 07:23 PM

I like ad-aware. its a good program. The sopybot program took out things that I needed. So i would go with ad-aware

zentz · 09-12-2004, 07:39 PM

spybot search and destroy

RawAlex · 09-12-2004, 08:01 PM

Download firefox browser, and most of your problems will stop. Download an alternate mail program. Don't surf or do email on anything microsoft.

Run microsoft update and get all the latest patches.

Don't accept mail with attachments.

Yadda yadda.

Run the tools everyone has mentioned.

Stop doing business with morons that load toolbars and bullshit on you.

Alex

Taboo · 09-12-2004, 08:15 PM

Here's a few links for you:

CLEAN:
? HijackThis (HJT) / Tutorial
? Ad Aware / Tutorial
? SpySweeper
? Spybot S&D / Tutorial
? CWShredder
? The Cleaner

PREVENT:
? SpywareBlaster
? SpywareGuard

ANTIVIRUS & FIREWALL:
? Kaspersky AV
? Sygate Firewall Pro
? Kerio Firewall
? Zone Alarm

ONLINE VIRUS SCANNERS:
? TrendMicro
? BitDefender
? Panda
? RAV

RECOMMEND:
? DoxDesk Quick Parasite Check
? Windows Update

Everyday and I mean "EVERYDAY", I run Adaware, HJT, SpySweeper, SpySweeper and
1 of the free online virus scanners. I ran it yesterday, nothing but a few cookies.
Ran it today and had to clean out lots of Browser Hijack Attempts and especially
nasty: winad.exe

Good Luck!

skyechase · 09-12-2004, 08:20 PM

I use Spy Sweeper and Windows Washer

http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/s...?rc=266&ac=417

frish · 09-13-2004, 11:32 AM

dude - if you run windoom - you have to use
tools as follow:

1. firewall - www.agnitum.com - OutPost Free or Pro Edition
2. virusscan - www.free-av.de - get it in
english - they work since 1996 on virusscan - without to write own viruses

3. ad-aware is also good ...
4. get "search and destroy" too....

and don't forget - allways preffer LINUX

seeric · 09-13-2004, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BitterPen
I have Windows XP on my Laptop... and today I got hit with all these pop ups and a bunch of shit downloaded to my computer. I cannot find the files anywhere to delete.

Is my only option to Reformat C? Or would it be worth it to download and pay for a program like SpyKiller?

I hate it because I have a desktop that's about 5 years old, and it NEVER downloads anything... but my new Laptop keeps "catching" stuff...

ARG HELP!

useyour restore feature and roll back tobeforeyouknew about the pops.

before you do that burn all files that you may need since the pops to a disc.

stevecore · 09-13-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Taboo

PREVENT:
? SpywareBlaster
? SpywareGuard

These two are great. Everyone should use these.

And for those that think Firefox is so immune, then why do these program also protect them as well?

FilthyRob · 09-13-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Taboo
Here's a few links for you:

CLEAN:
? HijackThis (HJT) / Tutorial
? Ad Aware / Tutorial
? SpySweeper
? Spybot S&D / Tutorial
? CWShredder
? The Cleaner

PREVENT:
? SpywareBlaster
? SpywareGuard

ANTIVIRUS & FIREWALL:
? Kaspersky AV
? Sygate Firewall Pro
? Kerio Firewall
? Zone Alarm

ONLINE VIRUS SCANNERS:
? TrendMicro
? BitDefender
? Panda
? RAV

RECOMMEND:
? DoxDesk Quick Parasite Check
? Windows Update

Everyday and I mean "EVERYDAY", I run Adaware, HJT, SpySweeper, SpySweeper and
1 of the free online virus scanners. I ran it yesterday, nothing but a few cookies.
Ran it today and had to clean out lots of Browser Hijack Attempts and especially
nasty: winad.exe

Good Luck!

Awesome link organization there!

HammerTime33 · 09-13-2004, 12:13 PM

Spybot S&D v13 (PAID version) has a REGISTERY FIRWALL.

You mau or may not be surprised at how many times it goes off in a days time blocking stuff. The DOWNSIDE is everytime you goto install something ot asks if you want to allow it to the registery or not. We all know the worst spyware is the shit that gets into the registery.

just my .02 though worth .01 most of the time

09-12-2004, 05:50 PM	#1
BitterPen Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,926	SPYWARE/ADWARE Removal... HELP! I have Windows XP on my Laptop... and today I got hit with all these pop ups and a bunch of shit downloaded to my computer. I cannot find the files anywhere to delete. Is my only option to Reformat C? Or would it be worth it to download and pay for a program like SpyKiller? I hate it because I have a desktop that's about 5 years old, and it NEVER downloads anything... but my new Laptop keeps "catching" stuff... ARG HELP! __________________

09-12-2004, 05:58 PM	#2
BitterPen Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,926	Someone? Anyone? __________________

09-12-2004, 06:02 PM	#3
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	I run a few programs.I get atleast 50-75 files everyday.It's part of my daily routine.I can't even do any online banking anymore. Try Adaware6 Spybot search and destroy CWShredder I have a couple paid programs that remove the stuff those won't __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

09-12-2004, 06:05 PM	#4
BitterPen Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,926	Thanks! I'll look into those now. __________________

09-12-2004, 06:34 PM	#6
Raf1 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Writer for hire :) Gallery descriptions, articles, blog posts etc. ICQ: 209 356 106 Posts: 12,117	I use Ad-Aware 6.0, Spybot - search and destroy, hsremove on a daily basis __________________ 80% Revshare or 30$ PPS on $1 trials: 200 Niches = Vidz.com Galleries / FLVs / Embeds 3 & 5mins FLVs \| RSS & Tube Feeds \| Matching Thumbs \| FLV Browser & Exporter \| No Prechecked Xsales >> Mobile Redirection Script: mobile.vidz.com also paying 80% net Lifetime << ICQ: 198-394-557

09-12-2004, 06:20 PM	#5
TheDr Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: CO, USA Posts: 108	If the usual prgms don't work then: a) download hijackthis: http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...downloads.html b) read this tutorial: http://hometown.aol.co.uk/jrmc137/hj...l/tutorial.htm c) if you still have problems or are uncomfortable using HJT post your log file form HJT here (Malware forum): http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ d) when they get it fixed DONATE a few euros.

09-12-2004, 06:40 PM	#7
BrainDead So Fucking Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,536	i have adaware6 and uses a firewall... never lets me down yet

09-12-2004, 07:00 PM	#9
MikeVega Porntrepreneur Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 12,788	I use Adware se...it's free and works very well...you can get it at download.com..... __________________ Mike Vega-ICQ:253868499-AIM:mikeydicevega

09-12-2004, 07:02 PM	#10
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	i tried about 10 different programs, and the only one that worked was hijack this __________________ I host with Vacares

09-12-2004, 07:23 PM	#12
WickedVenus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ICQ: 309691342 ---- Yahoo Messenger: wickedvenus_acv Posts: 3,877	I like ad-aware. its a good program. The sopybot program took out things that I needed. So i would go with ad-aware __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

09-12-2004, 07:39 PM	#13
zentz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,053	spybot search and destroy __________________ Programs that owe me money ---- Epassporte.com ~ $2700 \| Protraffic.com ~ $2600 \| XonDemand.com ~ $3000 Email: [email protected]

09-12-2004, 08:01 PM	#14
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Download firefox browser, and most of your problems will stop. Download an alternate mail program. Don't surf or do email on anything microsoft. Run microsoft update and get all the latest patches. Don't accept mail with attachments. Yadda yadda. Run the tools everyone has mentioned. Stop doing business with morons that load toolbars and bullshit on you. Alex

09-12-2004, 08:15 PM	#15
Taboo Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I'd rather be networking than not working. Posts: 3,700	Here's a few links for you: CLEAN: ? HijackThis (HJT) / Tutorial ? Ad Aware / Tutorial ? SpySweeper ? Spybot S&D / Tutorial ? CWShredder ? The Cleaner PREVENT: ? SpywareBlaster ? SpywareGuard ANTIVIRUS & FIREWALL: ? Kaspersky AV ? Sygate Firewall Pro ? Kerio Firewall ? Zone Alarm ONLINE VIRUS SCANNERS: ? TrendMicro ? BitDefender ? Panda ? RAV RECOMMEND: ? DoxDesk Quick Parasite Check ? Windows Update Everyday and I mean "EVERYDAY", I run Adaware, HJT, SpySweeper, SpySweeper and 1 of the free online virus scanners. I ran it yesterday, nothing but a few cookies. Ran it today and had to clean out lots of Browser Hijack Attempts and especially nasty: winad.exe Good Luck!

09-12-2004, 08:20 PM	#16
skyechase Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 510	I use Spy Sweeper and Windows Washer http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/s...?rc=266&ac=417 __________________ Skye [email protected] ICQ: 246300603

09-13-2004, 11:32 AM	#17
frish Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 335	dude - if you run windoom - you have to use tools as follow: 1. firewall - www.agnitum.com - OutPost Free or Pro Edition 2. virusscan - www.free-av.de - get it in english - they work since 1996 on virusscan - without to write own viruses 3. ad-aware is also good ... 4. get "search and destroy" too.... and don't forget - allways preffer LINUX __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

09-13-2004, 12:13 PM	#21
HammerTime33 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 498	Spybot S&D v13 (PAID version) has a REGISTERY FIRWALL. You mau or may not be surprised at how many times it goes off in a days time blocking stuff. The DOWNSIDE is everytime you goto install something ot asks if you want to allow it to the registery or not. We all know the worst spyware is the shit that gets into the registery. just my .02 though worth .01 most of the time