adware!!!!!!!

[wei wen]

i have porn advertisement keep appearing whenever i
connect to the internet.Is this adware ?can it be
removed????anybody please tell me and help
me!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JohnF.]

*Submit suspected spyware report in the tools menu of MSAS*

*Here is an excellent page showing you how to kill off spyware!*
http://tinyurl.com/awnad (smitfraud, in this case)

*Symantec Adware/Spyware removal tools:*
http://tinyurl.com/5y9cx

PREP YOUR MACHINE FIRST!
- IF you are using Spybot S/D, UN-Immunize your computer
- IF you are using Adaware, turn off AD-Watch
- Disable all other active anti-spy applications
- Dump all temporary file locations and Internet files

1. Download:
lspfix.exe www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
winsockxpfix.exe www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html
ccleaner.exe www.ccleaner.com
killbox.exe www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php

2. Clean out all temp file locations with ccleaner.exe

3. Install and use killbox to delete stubborn files

4. Reboot into safe mode - http://tinyurl.com/pfca
5. Run MSAS at least twice in full/deep mode
6. Run a robust, updated antivirus software scan
7. Reboot into normal mode,see if problem has been corrected

8. If you think something is there but can't see it, download:
- Blacklight by F-Secure
www.europe.f-secure.com/exclude/blacklight/blbeta.exe
- RootKitRevealer by SysInternals
www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/rootkitreveal.shtml

9. If your problem is Virus or Security patch related:
In the United States or Canada, call 1-866-PCSAFETY
MS will provide free support for those issues.

Battle Notes:
- If you have trojans (files that won't go away),
you may have to disable System Restore on XP:
http://tinyurl.com/movy

- If your Internet connectivity quits:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892350
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259
LSPFix - www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockxpfix - www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

- This program will not detect or remove viruses
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/default.mspx

Application Notes:
Registering a VB6 dll seems to fix missing agents:
1) Open up a command prompt (start -> run -> cmd)
2) Type in the following "regsvr32 msvbvm60.dll" (without the quotes).
3) Close and re-open Windows AntiSpyware
4) If that fails, install VB6 runtime files:
http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/vbrun6download.htm

- To report false positives:
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/isv/fpform.aspx
- To submit disputes or requests:
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/isv/cdform.aspx
- To learn more about how MS analyzes suspected spyware:
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/isv/analysis.mspx
- To Run MSAS in passive mode:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892375

Alternative Anti-Spyware Applications:
- Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
- LavaSoft AdAware
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html
- AdAware VX2 Cleaner Plugin
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4283.html
- PestPatrol
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1187.html
- Webroot Spysweeper
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3263.html
- Ewido Security Suite
http://www.ewido.net/en/
- CounterSpy (Same Giant Company Engine as MSAS)
http://www.sunbelt-software.com
- A Squared Free
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/


Recommended Software to help protect you:
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
- SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
- Outpost Firewall Pro
http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost
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[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
i have porn advertisement keep appearing whenever i
connect to the internet.Is this adware ?can it be
removed????anybody please tell me and help
me!!!!!!!!!!
.
Have you tried running Ad-Aware and Spybot?

 

[Guest]

Run a new scan and make note of the infections it finds.
Go to c:\windows\prefetch and shred the files there that
have names containing the spyware/malware returned by
MSAS. You can get a free file shredder at download.com,
just make certain it's freeware, not free to try, a
trial/demo, or shareware. this should solve the problem,
for now.

If you aren't running a firewall, get one from
download.com or from a vendor. I like Zone Alarm Pro
myself. The newest version is 5, I think. It should
cost about $40 (US). Keep the firewall up-to-date!

If you are running a firewall make certain its default
settings for web pages are set to block scripts, embedded
objects, and mime-type integrated objects. Change these
settings ONLY when you are having trouble viewing a site
or downloading from the site, AND you know the site is
legitimate AND doesn't contain damaging content (i.e.
Trojans, viruses, damaging scripts, etc.). And keep the
firewall up-to-date!

I had the same type of problem in the past, only with
advertisements. The spyware that I had been infected
with was ABetterInternet, and it has NOT returned since I
realized (actually I stumbled across the problem) that it
had inserted code into my prefetch folder.

Hope this helps you get your system back from the
clutches of the EVIL and DISPICABLE spyware/malware
writers.

Alan