DHCP, DNS Hosed

[Brad@CM]

After a scan which found 34 threats, my network connection
wouldn't work. As far as I can tell it took out DHCP and
DNS. If I use a static IP I can ping but DNS is still
hosed. One thing is for sure I won't be getting anymore
spyware because I can't access the internet. I suppose
after finding 34 threats it just decided it was best I no
longer had an internet connection

 

[cory]

I too have installed the antispyware, and it wrecked my
dhcp and dns. can't get it to reconnect, the computer is
screwed!

 

[Brad@CM]

This issue has been corrected with WinsockFix.exe that can
be found at http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257.
I suspect that it may work for some of the other networking
issues that have been discussed in this group as well.

 

[Robert Belon]

Hey Brad,

Have a look at this: does it fit the bill?

NewDotNet

The NewDotNet software is bundled with a browser plug-in
DLL newdotnetX_XX.dll (X indicates version numbers). The
file is placed in C:\Windows\ or C:\WinNT\ and is run at
start-up via Rundll32.exe by a Run key

rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\NEWDOT~1.DLL,NewDotNetStartUp

which is placed in the Windows registry. The NewDotNet
client transmits a unique ID string when checking the
New.net server for updates and when checking in with the
Firstlook search portal. It promotes New.net's PPC search
engine Firstlook.com, by displaying popup ads on a timer.
The NewDotNet client is also needed to serve subdomains
(.shop, .xxx, .club, .ltd, .inc, .travel, .tech, .sport, .f
amily, .law, .med, .mp3) sold by New.net as root domains -
which they're not.

The program is known to be installed by KaZAa, Earthlink,
@Home ComCast, Juno, Webshots, NetZero, AudioGalaxy,
Bearshare and a host of other programs and web sites.

Removal:

Do not delete the DLL, as it tampers with the default
Winsock settings and manual removal will damage your
Internet access capability. More details on safe removal
of this spyware agent can be found at:

http://www.cexx.org/newnet.htm
http://www.viendez.com/forum.asp?Article=302

There is an uninstaller and install instructions on the
NewDotNet web site. They do not allow (lawyer crazy)
anyone to distribute, mirror or link to their web page
with the uninstaller. Aren't they the sunshine in your
life?

Let me know if that helps.

Bob
NOTE: the NewDotNet DLL cannot be properly removed by some
spyware cleaner versions!!

 

[Guest]

a patch that has been out for awhile to fix a problem in
the software thats only in beta. seems to follow MS line
of products.

 

[Guest]

No, a remedy for all Spyware programs necessitated by the
fact that end users don't use caution in what they select
as OK to remove.