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mclcddp.exe is not an XP file. Search on the web brings up nothing.
Very likely mclcddp.exe is the trojan.
[[This Trojan is capable of registering itself as a valid Browser
Helper Object (BHO) that acts as a browser assistant. Hence, it can
monitor online user activities.]]
TROJ_AGENT.AE
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp
?VName=TROJ_AGENT.AE
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First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without
you answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some other
software.) Don't click YES if you don't know/trust the source.
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.
Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page
properly or perform a particular task.]]
Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if
a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]
Apply | OK
Enable Install On Demand (Other)
Is part of the driveby downloading of unwanted programs. i.e. scumware.
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Second. If you need a scan right now.
Follow the instructions!
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
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Third.
It is known as scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
really good. Download, install, run, update and run again; one or
all. They are all good, FREE utilities. Make sure you update every
program, even if you just downloaded it. You must have the latest
updates.
Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
1) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
from ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most
powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
3) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php? lang=en&page=download
4) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
4a) HijackThis (direct download)
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html? source=appvisit
6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
7) Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
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Problems uninstalling? Here's some advice.
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/uninstallproblems.ph tml
Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;827315#appliesto
Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx? gssnb=1
What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp
Cleaning Up XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In Judy Rickard <
[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
I use PC-Cillin Micro version 11 and have been notified
that I have spyware TROJ AGENT.AE in system32
\mclcddp.exe I think this is an application file...
the file was unable to be qaurantined......can I safely
delete this file ? and if so how?
Judy Rickard
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