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Old 02-11-2008, 07:51 PM
gary
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Spyware and virus alerts

I have Symantics Anti-Virus installed and I run updated Ad-Aware and
SPYBOT.

All of a sudden,I'm getting a lot of pop-ups saying that my system has
Spyware, malware, viruses (i.e., Trojan-variants, Worm, etc) and I'm
getting getting prompts to download various "security software" (for
example: Virus Ranger, AntiSpy Kit, WinSecure Antivirus, WinSpy
Control, WinAnonymous, etc).

How can I get clean my system and stop the pop-ups and prompts?
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:20 PM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

Use "Remove-it" it will clean your system. Download it here
http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm


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"gary" <gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us> wrote in message
news:8ad008c9-8122-4263-843d-dcb0df496623@i12g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>I have Symantics Anti-Virus installed and I run updated Ad-Aware and
> SPYBOT.
>
> All of a sudden,I'm getting a lot of pop-ups saying that my system has
> Spyware, malware, viruses (i.e., Trojan-variants, Worm, etc) and I'm
> getting getting prompts to download various "security software" (for
> example: Virus Ranger, AntiSpy Kit, WinSecure Antivirus, WinSpy
> Control, WinAnonymous, etc).
>
> How can I get clean my system and stop the pop-ups and prompts?



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Old 02-11-2008, 08:30 PM
Brian A.
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

"gary" <gcotterl@co.riverside.ca.us> wrote in message
news:8ad008c9-8122-4263-843d-dcb0df496623@i12g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>I have Symantics Anti-Virus installed and I run updated Ad-Aware and
> SPYBOT.
>
> All of a sudden,I'm getting a lot of pop-ups saying that my system has
> Spyware, malware, viruses (i.e., Trojan-variants, Worm, etc) and I'm
> getting getting prompts to download various "security software" (for
> example: Virus Ranger, AntiSpy Kit, WinSecure Antivirus, WinSpy
> Control, WinAnonymous, etc).
>
> How can I get clean my system and stop the pop-ups and prompts?


Run a full system virus scan with fully up-to-date definitions.

**It is very important to run the update for each program before running the app/s
to be sure you have the latest definitions.**
Run the programs in Safe Mode after assuring you have shut down all running tasks
except explorer or systray and all apps are fully up to date.
Remove your Temp Internet files: Right click IE. Under the General tab click Delete
Files, put a check in Delete all Offline..., click OK and close when finished.
Delete all files in c:\windows\temp.

Download/run Cool Web Shredder from:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html

For Info on Cool Web Search variants:
http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...hronicles.html

Download/install/run Ad-Aware SE to detect/rid of any other parasites/spyware that
may be installed. It can be obtained free from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
After installing Ad-Aware, open it and click on the ref update to get the latest
up-to-date ref file, then run Ad-Aware and delete everything it finds.

Download/install/run Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://security.kolla.de/index.php?l...&page=download
Run it at it's default settings until you learn an know more about it. Spybot S&D
is more of an advanced users tool and changing from the default settings can be
dangerous to the novice user. Items found in the default settings that are RED can
usually be safely removed. If you are unsure of a found item, do not remove it and
ask for help.

If you still have problems, download/run HijackThis from:

http://www.aumha.org/secure.htm
http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...downloads.html
http://majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

Copy HJT to it's own folder, this is where the log files will be saved. Run HJT in
Normal Mode.
Do not remove anything with it until you get advice on what to remove, HJThis will
list many apps that are needed along with the bad ones. Removing items listed
hap-hazardly without knowing what they are can/will create a royal mess. Read the
quick start here on how to create a log file that can be copied/pasted into a forum
that can provide assistance on removal of unwanted pests.
http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/#quick

Then post the logs to an appropriate forum where they specialize in
spyware/hijacker removal. Please read any sticky notes for proper posting which are
most commonly posted first at the top in each specific forum. Read any information
under each forum category name for information on what that particular one is used
for, look for the proper one that you post logs to.
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://aumha.net/
http://forum.aumha.org/

After running the above and assuring you have a clean machine:
It’s also a good idea to have a HOSTS file to block bad sites, scroll to HOSTS File
Manager here:
http://www.mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/Software.htm

Download/install/run SpywareBlaster which stops the bad boys before they even get a
chance to install:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


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Old 02-12-2008, 04:13 AM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

In article <259sj.6747$5K1.3363@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net> , pcbutts1
@leythosthestalker.com says...
> Use "Remove-it" it will clean your system. Download it here


WARNING - the website in the removed link contains filthy pornographic
files created by the PC BUTTS1 poster. Downloading files from a porno
site is always a bad idea.

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- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:00 AM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

The pop-ups are symptoms of an already-present hijacker. Do NOT click on
any links in the pop-ups or download the "recommended" software!

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/



gary wrote:
> I have Symantics Anti-Virus installed and I run updated Ad-Aware and
> SPYBOT.
>
> All of a sudden,I'm getting a lot of pop-ups saying that my system has
> Spyware, malware, viruses (i.e., Trojan-variants, Worm, etc) and I'm
> getting getting prompts to download various "security software" (for
> example: Virus Ranger, AntiSpy Kit, WinSecure Antivirus, WinSpy
> Control, WinAnonymous, etc).
>
> How can I get clean my system and stop the pop-ups and prompts?


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Old 02-13-2008, 08:50 AM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

pcbutts1 wrote:
> That's because it's not a porno site. Leythos is a disgruntled news group
> troll who is obsessed with me. He has been stalking me for 4 years.


Yeah, and he hates it when he's wrong, which is most of the time.

> He will
> only stop when he dies or I make him.
>


I did notice by visiting your site that you recommend IE over Netscape
5. I use Firefox version 2.0.0.12. And it says:

Browser Type Netscape failed (use Internet Explorer)
Browser Version 5 failed (use Internet Explorer)

Advising using IE is not good advice.

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Old 02-13-2008, 03:10 PM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

In article <THDsj.428$Mh2.30@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com>, pcbutts1
@leythosthestalker.com says...
> That's because it's not a porno site


Then how do you explain THESE LINKS YOU'VE POSTED and the content in
them that you created?

Want to know what PCBUTTS1 is really about?

*** WARNING - these links contain foul/pornographic content of an
abusive nature created by PCBUTTS1 and still hosted on his public
website ***

http://www.pcbutts1.com/rlk/rlk.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/license.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/max.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/mpv.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/wtcpcb.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/cracks.htm Exposed to Kids ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/Louthe*******.htm REMOVED ,
http://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/bughunters.htm Exposed to Kids ...

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- Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
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Old 02-13-2008, 04:11 PM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

The streaming live video loads a safe Active X component. Soon to be
changed.

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"Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message
news:uNLTNBmbIHA.4172@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> pcbutts1 wrote:
>> That's because it's not a porno site. Leythos is a disgruntled news group
>> troll who is obsessed with me. He has been stalking me for 4 years.

>
> Yeah, and he hates it when he's wrong, which is most of the time.
>
>> He will only stop when he dies or I make him.
>>

>
> I did notice by visiting your site that you recommend IE over Netscape 5.
> I use Firefox version 2.0.0.12. And it says:
>
> Browser Type Netscape failed (use Internet Explorer)
> Browser Version 5 failed (use Internet Explorer)
>
> Advising using IE is not good advice.
>
> Alias



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Old 02-14-2008, 03:41 AM
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Re: Spyware and virus alerts

In article <CnOsj.324$tW.14@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com>, pcbutts1
@leythosthestalker.com says...
> Crybaby jealous little phucker. Go cry to your mama.


You just prove my point each time you post butts - and each time you
show the public how unethical you really are and that they should avoid
your porno website.

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- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
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