AdwareAlert.exe -boot: Trying to Fully Remove

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adam

Hi:

Trying to clean-up a friend's laptop running WinXP Home. Last item is
AdwareAlert.exe -boot which tries to run on power-up. I blocked it's entry in
the Startup folder; I manually uninstalled all references using Regedit; I
tried the SmitfraudFix.exe in Safe Mode; I used Killbox to delete several
lines in the registry.
I used WinPatrol to additionally delete its entry on Startup. Nothing works.
How can I delete this unwanted program??

Thank you.

Adam
 
adam said:
Hi:

Trying to clean-up a friend's laptop running WinXP Home. Last item is
AdwareAlert.exe -boot which tries to run on power-up. I blocked it's entry in
the Startup folder; I manually uninstalled all references using Regedit; I
tried the SmitfraudFix.exe in Safe Mode; I used Killbox to delete several
lines in the registry.
I used WinPatrol to additionally delete its entry on Startup. Nothing works.
How can I delete this unwanted program??

Thank you.

Adam
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Try turning off System Restore and then nuking it again. Once and if
this eliminates it, turn System Restore back on.

Alias
 
adam said:
Hi:

Trying to clean-up a friend's laptop running WinXP Home. Last item is
AdwareAlert.exe -boot which tries to run on power-up. I blocked it's entry
in
the Startup folder; I manually uninstalled all references using Regedit; I
tried the SmitfraudFix.exe in Safe Mode; I used Killbox to delete several
lines in the registry.
I used WinPatrol to additionally delete its entry on Startup. Nothing
works.
How can I delete this unwanted program??

Thank you.

Adam
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Download, install, update, and run Malwarebytes
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebyt...4572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button

and Superantispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

You may have to boot into safe mode with networking to download and install.
Malwarebytes should be run from a normal boot, but Superantispyware can be
run from safe mode.

If possible, back up all your data before doing anything just in case.

SC Tom
 
SC Tom said:
Download, install, update, and run Malwarebytes
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebyt...4572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button

and Superantispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

You may have to boot into safe mode with networking to download and install.
Malwarebytes should be run from a normal boot, but Superantispyware can be
run from safe mode.

If possible, back up all your data before doing anything just in case.

SC Tom
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Hi:

Yes, Malwarebytes has been run several times with updated definitions but
does not find this malware (nor any other: PC is reported as clean). I will
try the second software that you mention and report back.

Thank you.

Adam
 
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://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
or other appropriate forums.**

If these 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.
 
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