Pulse360 - how to get rid off it?

[foxmore]

Recently, I started to get Pulse360 pop up window. My pop-up blocker is on,
I removed Pulse360 from the Registry, deleted cookie, but the next day it
was back... How to get rid of Pulse360?

 

[Guest]

Foxmore

Try using this:

http://www.spybotupdates.com/files/spybotsd162.exe

 

[Jim]

Recently, I started to get Pulse360 pop up window. My pop-up blocker is on,
I removed Pulse360 from the Registry, deleted cookie, but the next day it
was back... How to get rid of Pulse360?

D/l and run Superantispyware .

 

[foxmore]

Thanks for your suggestion. In the past, I used SpyBot, but uninstalled it
when I switched to Windows Live OneCare... Is there any other way to remove
Pulse360? Where it's nested? In the Registry I found only one mention of it.
Apparently, it must be somewhere there hiding under some other name or
number...

Foxmore

Foxmore

Try using this:

http://www.spybotupdates.com/files/spybotsd162.exe

 

[foxmore]

And what this superantispyware is? Any name, URL...
Foxmore

 

[foxmore]

Well, I found it... But again, it must be installed and it scans, which
interferes with Windows Live OneCare... I'd prefer to find and manually
delete the Pulse360 and prevent it from re-installing again...

Foxmore

 

[Elmo]

Well, I found it... But again, it must be installed and it scans, which
interferes with Windows Live OneCare... I'd prefer to find and manually
delete the Pulse360 and prevent it from re-installing again...

Foxmore

If Windows Live OneCare isn't helping with spyware, you might want to
remove it. After all, other programs, such as superantispyware.com,
malwarebytes.org and most free a/v and antispyware software, can coexist.

 

[foxmore]

Elmo,
I cannot argue with you, most of what you said is correct. However, for the
last 2 years, Windows Live OneCare did good job and was (and still is!) very
convenient! It takes care not only of the malware, but also sets pretty
effective firewall, runs automatic backups, etc. In the past, I used to have
several different programs, Defender, SpyBot, AdAware, etc. Now the WLOC
takes care of everything.

Foxmore

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
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://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

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 or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

 

[Elmo]

Elmo,
I cannot argue with you, most of what you said is correct. However, for the
last 2 years, Windows Live OneCare did good job and was (and still is!) very
convenient! It takes care not only of the malware, but also sets pretty
effective firewall, runs automatic backups, etc. In the past, I used to have
several different programs, Defender, SpyBot, AdAware, etc. Now the WLOC
takes care of everything.

Foxmore

It's a fine program, and I don't want to argue the point. But no one
package can catch all malware. Two great additions are superantispyware
and malwarebytes. Either seems to catch the aggravating malware that:
slip through the cracks, and disable your current protection software.
Malwarebytes only runs when you want it to, unlike SAS, which is always
in the tray. You might see if it'll pick up the slack.

The malware can't be found in the registry without help, since it
doesn't name itself for your benefit. If a Google search doesn't show a
step-by-step manual removal for Pulse360, you'll probably need help
from one of the mentioned programs.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=manual+removal+Pulse360&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=manual+removal+"Pulse+360"&btnG=Search

 

[FredW]

Elmo,
I cannot argue with you, most of what you said is correct. However, for the
last 2 years, Windows Live OneCare did good job and was (and still is!) very
convenient! It takes care not only of the malware, but also sets pretty
effective firewall, runs automatic backups, etc. In the past, I used to have
several different programs, Defender, SpyBot, AdAware, etc. Now the WLOC
takes care of everything.

No, Windows Live One Crash does not take care of everything,
because you are now stuck with whatever malware you have.

Download, install, update and scan with:

- SuperAntiSpyware Free 4.26.1000
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
(the bottom choice)

- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free 1.35
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5756

Keep those two programs and update and scan weekly,
they have surpassed Spybot Search&Destroy and Lavasoft AdAware.


Please find an alternative for Windows Live OneCrash,
it has proven that is does not protect you (your PC)
and Microsoft will discontinue this product:
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2008/11/microsoft_throws_in_the_towel.php

You could use Windows Defender for some passive protection along with
SAS and MBAM for repressive protection.


See also:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20#malware
(pick at least two, but preferably more!)

 

[foxmore]

Thanks, Elmo, I searched Google before and looked over several hits. But
they are related to Firefox, while I have Outlook Express...

Foxmore

 

[foxmore]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll try...

Foxmore

 

[HeyBub]

Elmo,
I cannot argue with you, most of what you said is correct. However,
for the last 2 years, Windows Live OneCare did good job and was (and
still is!) very convenient! It takes care not only of the malware,
but also sets pretty effective firewall, runs automatic backups, etc.
In the past, I used to have several different programs, Defender,
SpyBot, AdAware, etc. Now the WLOC takes care of everything.

Evidently not.

 

[foxmore]

Just to update, now I'm in contact with Microsoft WLOC Security. They will
assist me in removing Pulse360.

Foxmore

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Is OneCare installed? Was it installed when the problem started?

 

[foxmore]

Yes, it was... For about 2 years... I started with a Perpetual Beta...

Foxmore

 

[Lisahouser]

I found this works in removing the MSNBC Pulse 360 pop-up

1. Go to MSNBC's homepage
2, Go to tools and click on PageInfo
3. Click Permissions
4. Click on Block Pop-ups .
Hope this helps