Disk Cleanup

[Guest]

I'm encountering a problem with my disk cleanup. For 5 days now, I haven't
been able to delete the temporary internet files. Disk clean up will delete
everything else but I get an error message when it tries the temporary ones.
Does the pop up "Aurora" have anything to do with it (and why can't it be
blocked by my pop up blocker)?
I'm getting so frustrated with the disk cleanup and with every day the
computer grows a bit slower because of the 97897 KB used up by the temp
internet files.
Can anyone help?

 

[Guest]

You may try to go to ccleaner.com and download the ccleaner program and
then use it. It worked for me and was able to delete the Internet Explorer
index.dat file, that was growing daily with mine.
Good luck.
Craig A
No one special

 

[Guest]

Thank you, Craig. It worked. You wouldn't have any ideas on how to block
these new pop-ups "Aurora", would you?
I appreciate your help, thanks again.

-- Laine

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

You probably have spyware/malware on your system..


Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. they introduce viruses, trojans and worms.. they attempt to send
out information about you, and they also slow your computer down..



The worst of it is that you probably downloaded the spyware, albeit
inadvertently..



Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..



First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..



http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/



You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..



http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html



http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/



.... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..



http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx



Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..



http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/



If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..



HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..



http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html



CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..



CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html



About:blank.. http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5RP0L0UD5U.html



http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml



For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..



http://www.pchell.com



You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
for you..



http://www.mcafee.com

http://www.symantec.com

http://www.zonealarm.com

http://www.kerio.com

http://www.gate.com

http://www.avast.com

http://www.grisoft.com





Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..



Good luck..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Guest]

Thank you Mike. Yes, you're information was very helpful, even though I
already have "Ad-Aware 6" and "Spybot". I am running "Stinger" now and will
save all of the other web-sites. I would have never guessed what's out there
and I can't believe how complicated it has become to use the computer for
e-mail and looking for things on the web!
Again, thanks a million!

--Laine

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

You're welcome..

Once you have the tools in place, it is not so difficult..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

 

[Guest]

Mike, my problem is pop ups for winfix 2006 and some x rate stuff and
winclick, ebaypod pop up all the time. I have 3 firewalls, window defender,
norton, windows,popup blocker, yahoo popup blocker, opps popup. and it all
still pops up on me. Now I get internet explorer encounter a problem and
closes me off the net. (plus I have to hit control enter because I have high
security setting on) I have error killer, Regcure, xoftspyse, pcdoc pro, reg.
mechanic, adware alert. What can I do to stop the pop ups with do give me
more problems.
Judi Torres (e-mail address removed)

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Mike, my problem is pop ups for winfix 2006 and some x rate stuff and
winclick, ebaypod pop up all the time. I have 3 firewalls, window defender,
norton, windows,popup blocker, yahoo popup blocker, opps popup. and it all
still pops up on me. Now I get internet explorer encounter a problem and
closes me off the net. (plus I have to hit control enter because I have high
security setting on) I have error killer, Regcure, xoftspyse, pcdoc pro, reg.
mechanic, adware alert. What can I do to stop the pop ups with do give me
more problems.
Judi Torres (e-mail address removed)

To find and/or deal with issues caused by any sort of "adware"
and/or "spyware,"such as Gator, Comet Cursors, Xupiter, Bonzai Buddy, or
KaZaA, and their remnants, that you've deliberately (but without
understanding the consequences) installed, two products that are quite
effective (at finding and removing this type of scumware) are Ad-Aware
from www.lavasoft.de and SpyBot Search & Destroy from
www.safer-networking.org/. Both have free versions. It's even possible
to use SpyBot Search & Destroy to "immunize" your system against most
future intrusions. I use both and generally perform manual scans every
week or so to clean out cookies, etc.

Additionally, manual removal instructions for the most common
varieties of scumware are available here:

PC Hell Spyware and Adware Removal Help
http://www.pchell.com/support/spyware.shtml

More information and assistance is available at these sites:

Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

The Parasite Fight
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm



--

Bruce Chambers

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