Spyware help pls

[lel]

I have run spybot on my comp and it has generated a list of programs o
my system. I am nervous about deleting them, lots of them are syste
reg files. Can anyone tell me if i can just go right ahead and delete
r should I know more about these files before pressing the button.
Many Thanks
Le

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Lel

SpyBot Search & Destroy is safe, but you need more than that..

Note: if you have an infestation, it is always a good idea to run a one shot
virus remover.. I have found that McAfee Stinger works for people.. a link
for you to bookmark..



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



You will also need to download Adaware SE.. don't forget to check for
updates after you have started it..




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://lunatic-skydance.de/mr/soft/SpoonWeg.exe





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



http://www.pchell.com



If you don't already, 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..

 

[Chuck]

I have run spybot on my comp and it has generated a list of programs on
my system. I am nervous about deleting them, lots of them are system
reg files. Can anyone tell me if i can just go right ahead and delete,
r should I know more about these files before pressing the button.
Many Thanks
Lel

Lel,

Spybot typically doesn't generate a lot of false positives. If it's set to Save
everything (which it should be), IMO you should go ahead and let it remove
everything it says is a threat (anything in red). Anything not in red, if
you're unsure, you can uncheck.

Make sure it's set to Save everything. Under Settings - Settings - Main
Settings, is "Create backups" x 3, and "Create system restore point" x 2 (total
of 5 selections) all selected? Then you're covered.

After you let Spybot Fix all problems in red, do HijackThis and expert advice.

HijackThis <http://www.tomcoyote.com/hjt/>

Create a separate folder for HijackThis, such as C:\HijackThis - copy the
downloaded file there.

Then, run HijackThis ("Scan"). Do NOT make any changes immediately. Save the
HJT Log.
<http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=227>

Finally, have your HJT log interpreted by experts at one or more of the
following security forums (and please post a link to your forum posts, here):
Aumha: <http://forum.aumha.org/index.php>
Net-Integration: <http://forums.net-integration.net/>
Spyware Info: <http://forums.spywareinfo.com/>
Spyware Warrior: <http://spywarewarrior.com/index.php>
Tom Coyote: <http://forums.tomcoyote.org/>

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Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.