File download popup error

[Guest]

I sometimes get a file download popup warning when I try to connect to certain sites. This is an error, there is not areal file to download. I've saved such 'files', and when I look at the contents in a text editor, it's compete gobbledy gook.

I tried Spaybot and Ad-aware, but nothing showed. It has appaeared to stop, but then starts again. All these errors seem to be associated with YaBB message board sites, and only seem to effect me.

I don't have the contents of my erlier problems with this any more, so can't be precise about what I did manage to download.

The latest site I've tried http://www.all4kenya.de, I cannot enter at all. Others (running XP and IE6) can reach the site without pronblems.

Please note, I have no idea of the contents of the above site, I was only attempting to reach it for evaluation of their YaBB forum setup.

Thanks.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi cfm

It is possible that you have malware, or hijackware on your system causing
the problem, which your antivirus will not detect, as it does not have the
same definitions.

Download and install, then you *MUST* update the programs prior to running
to be sure they have the latest definitions, then run the programs below.
They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware,
as what one does not detect the other may. It is important that you do all
the steps and follow all directions carefully:

It is a good rule of thumb that, when you have a problem with some form of
junkware on your system, that you make a clean sweep with all programs to be
sure there are no others lurking on your system to show up as well. It is
simply good protection maintenace for your machine.

#########IMPORTANT#########
Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs below, download a
copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill your internet
connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will enable you to
regain your connection.
#########IMPORTANT#########

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html

It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed
here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so
that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze
for you.

CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl

HiJackThis: - Free

Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#hjt
and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the
Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is.
Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix
anything yet.

Open the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:

Jim Eshelman's site here:
AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section:
http://forum.aumha.org/

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/

or Net-Integration here:
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949

or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx

<<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>

You will need to register to open a new thread to post you log. It is free,
and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides this service. Once
registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to
open. Then start a new post and post your log. The experts there will
analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at least a few
hours or a days time for a response, depending on when you post the log

Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good
idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic
notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted.
But, you must still return to the site of your answer

HJT Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42


Hope this helps.

Jan

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[cfm]

Thanks Jan.

After following your initial advice, I've been using the
aumha forum for help. It's a bit slow, but can't complain
when people are doing this in their own time.

Thanks again. ;o)

 

[Jan Il]

Thanks Jan.

After following your initial advice, I've been using the
aumha forum for help. It's a bit slow, but can't complain
when people are doing this in their own time.

Thanks again. ;o)

You're very welcome! And they are a great bunch of folks at AumHa. I'm a
Gold Club Member there too. There are some there that respond here and in
other newsgroups. You may see some names you recognize. You're in good
hands with AumHa. ;-))

Jan