Removing spyware on your computer - GoFuckYourself.com

Drake · 08-28-2005, 07:38 AM

I have spybot and Adaware. For 2 years they worked great. Now they don't get rid of whatever is on my computer. If I fun spybot every hour it will find the same DOS Exploit and remove it again but it keeps coming back.

Where is the spyware coming from? ICQ? Limewire (which I almost always have disabled).

What programs are you using to remove spyware these days?

Basher · 08-28-2005, 08:07 AM

spy sweeper

Sylver7 · 08-28-2005, 08:10 AM

MS

8765432

Drake · 08-28-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Basher

spy sweeper

I tried their trial. It slows your computer down when you have it active while surfing

Drake · 08-28-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylver7

MS

8765432

Interesting, will try it! tks

08-28-2005, 08:12 AM

Have you tried running antivirus too?

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Use their full security scan.

You could have a virus that is causing you to be infected with that shit. Sometimes you have to remove shit manually as well because the programs can't delete it when it is running in the background.

JOKER · 08-28-2005, 08:12 AM

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/CounterSpy.cfm

jimmyf · 08-28-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike33

Interesting, will try it! tks

Babagirls · 08-28-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Basher

spy sweeper

thats what i have too. awesome program.

u-Bob · 08-28-2005, 08:57 AM

I don't use anything... i just make sure I don't get any spyware/adware in the first place.

nexcom28 · 08-28-2005, 09:04 AM

Can a virus infect printers, scanners etc?

jimmyf · 08-28-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by u-Bob

I don't use anything... i just make sure I don't get any spyware/adware in the first place.

and just how do you make sure you don't get any.

if you don't use anything I highly suggest you get something, I think you will be in for a BIG surprise, most likely a bunch of surprises.

You got's 2 be on the internet, you post here.

Michael O · 08-28-2005, 10:02 AM

My sisters computer got infected.
I ran MS anti spyware, adaware, spybot, counterspy and a couple of other programs.
I also ran 2 different antivirus and 2 online antivirus.
That removed everything.
Ran a scan again and I was told the system were clean.
The hijack this log were also clean.

But everytime I went online it came back didn't get any alerts from the firewall that something strange were trying to connect.

I ended up formatting and reinstalling windows.

u-Bob · 08-28-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyf

and just how do you make sure you don't get any.

if you don't use anything I highly suggest you get something, I think you will be in for a BIG surprise, most likely a bunch of surprises.

You got's 2 be on the internet, you post here.

for 1: don't browse the web as a user with admin rights.

sumphatpimp · 08-28-2005, 10:27 AM

the reason the crap comes back is it is written in your registry.
reboot in safe mode, go to the registry and remove it yourself.
then reboot.

Sosa · 08-28-2005, 10:28 AM

run ad-aware, spybot, microsoft anti-spyware, cw shredder, avg free edition. I usually start with those. Make sure to update them all, and might have to run them in safe mode also.

PenisFace · 08-28-2005, 10:29 AM

A couple months ago I was raped by spyware. I couldn't get rid of it no matter what I did. Not only did it disable control alt delete (not even fixing that in the registry worked), it also disabled the buttons on my keyboard... I formatted, loaded up Windows and went to try to see if control alt delete was working, but no dice.

HOW THE HELL DOES SPYWARE DISABLE KEYS ON A KEYBOARD PERMANENTLY!?

Drake · 08-28-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

the reason the crap comes back is it is written in your registry.
reboot in safe mode, go to the registry and remove it yourself.
then reboot.

I'm going to try that. when I look at the details of the scan results, it always shows stuff in my registry keys. DOS Exploit.

--MARIAN-- · 08-28-2005, 10:38 AM

I caught once a pretty nice adware and nothing would remove it.

There's only one thing that helped me - it's pretty simple actually - system restore.

I just ran the wizard, restored it to some previous settings and everything was back to normal.

After that, I got used to creating a restore point every week or so.

sumphatpimp · 08-28-2005, 10:39 AM

whatever you get in the scan results.
use that to search Google.
you should find some links to sites that will tell you how to remove it.

Drake · 08-28-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

whatever you get in the scan results.
use that to search Google.
you should find some links to sites that will tell you how to remove it.

Thanks man, did that. This guy had exactly the same problem I am and people found a solution for him so it's going to work for me too:

http://forums.thetechguys.com/archiv...hp/t-5925.html

08-28-2005, 07:38 AM	#1
Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	Removing spyware on your computer I have spybot and Adaware. For 2 years they worked great. Now they don't get rid of whatever is on my computer. If I fun spybot every hour it will find the same DOS Exploit and remove it again but it keeps coming back. Where is the spyware coming from? ICQ? Limewire (which I almost always have disabled). What programs are you using to remove spyware these days?

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Michael O More Cowbell Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nakhom Nowhere Posts: 10,607	My sisters computer got infected. I ran MS anti spyware, adaware, spybot, counterspy and a couple of other programs. I also ran 2 different antivirus and 2 online antivirus. That removed everything. Ran a scan again and I was told the system were clean. The hijack this log were also clean. But everytime I went online it came back didn't get any alerts from the firewall that something strange were trying to connect. I ended up formatting and reinstalling windows. __________________ Truth Teller Last edited by Michael O; 08-28-2005 at 10:03 AM..

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08-28-2005, 08:12 AM	#6
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Have you tried running antivirus too? http://housecall.trendmicro.com Use their full security scan. You could have a virus that is causing you to be infected with that shit. Sometimes you have to remove shit manually as well because the programs can't delete it when it is running in the background.

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u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	I don't use anything... i just make sure I don't get any spyware/adware in the first place.

08-28-2005, 10:27 AM	#15
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	the reason the crap comes back is it is written in your registry. reboot in safe mode, go to the registry and remove it yourself. then reboot.

08-28-2005, 10:28 AM	#16
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	run ad-aware, spybot, microsoft anti-spyware, cw shredder, avg free edition. I usually start with those. Make sure to update them all, and might have to run them in safe mode also.

08-28-2005, 10:29 AM	#17
PenisFace Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,774	A couple months ago I was raped by spyware. I couldn't get rid of it no matter what I did. Not only did it disable control alt delete (not even fixing that in the registry worked), it also disabled the buttons on my keyboard... I formatted, loaded up Windows and went to try to see if control alt delete was working, but no dice. HOW THE HELL DOES SPYWARE DISABLE KEYS ON A KEYBOARD PERMANENTLY!? __________________ Need custom blog posts or articles? Hit me up: Blog And Article Writer Yes, I can do any kind of custom orders, too! ICQ: 641204000

08-28-2005, 10:38 AM	#19
--MARIAN-- Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 298	I caught once a pretty nice adware and nothing would remove it. There's only one thing that helped me - it's pretty simple actually - system restore. I just ran the wizard, restored it to some previous settings and everything was back to normal. After that, I got used to creating a restore point every week or so.

08-28-2005, 10:39 AM	#20
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	whatever you get in the scan results. use that to search Google. you should find some links to sites that will tell you how to remove it.