Virtumondo (adware)

[Guest]

Hello there, I have problem with Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta 1) where I have
tried many times to remove this "Virtumondo (adware)" but it comes back on. I
need your help, Thank You

 

[plun]

Hi

Test this standard "house clean" process.

- Download CCleaner, www.ccleaner.com and remove all temporarily junk.

- Download/Install Lavasofts Adaware
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022-10399602.html?tag=list

IMPORTANT ! After install upgrade Adaware definitions with "Check for
updates".

- Restart in safe mode, press F8 during reboot just before Windows flag
screen appears.

- Scan with MSAS and Lavasoft Adaware, choose "full scans".


And let us know if it works.

 

[Randy Knobloch]

Hello there, I have problem with Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta 1) where I have
tried many times to remove this "Virtumondo (adware)" but it comes back on. I
need your help, Thank You

Try this parasite recipe:
<http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=16280>

Silj

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MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security, AH-VSOP
_________________________________________
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http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

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[Guest]

Hello,

I have downloaded MS AntiSpyware Beta specifically to rid my wife's laptop
of this adware, but it does not work. Before the laptop can be re-booted, the
trojan re-installs itself. I have found nothing that works (tried Spybot
Search and Destroy, KillBox, Hijack This and BHODemon).

Kev.
===

 

[Randy Knobloch]

Hello,

I have downloaded MS AntiSpyware Beta specifically to rid my wife's laptop
of this adware, but it does not work. Before the laptop can be re-booted, the
trojan re-installs itself. I have found nothing that works (tried Spybot
Search and Destroy, KillBox, Hijack This and BHODemon).

Try the tools and instructions listed here;
http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=57049
Note that this is leading-edge stuff, is not for the faint-hearted, please proceed
at your own risk -

Silj

--
siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security, AH-VSOP
_________________________________________
Security Tools Updates
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

Reply to group, as return address
is invalid that we may all benefit.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your help. The link you gave in your previous post
(http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=16280) provided a solution - VundoFix.exe
from www.atribune.org seems to have ridded the laptop of Virtumondo. I just
had to clean up the registry after the program had done its work.

I will also investigate your later suggestion, in case I come across the
Virtumondo devil again. The Microsoft Anti-Spyware tool obviously needs some
improvement: I wonder whether it is worth keeping it installed?

Thanks again.

Kev.
===

 

[Randy Knobloch]

Thanks for your help. The link you gave in your previous post
(http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=16280) provided a solution - VundoFix.exe
from www.atribune.org seems to have ridded the laptop of Virtumondo. I just
had to clean up the registry after the program had done its work.

I will also investigate your later suggestion, in case I come across the
Virtumondo devil again. The Microsoft Anti-Spyware tool obviously needs some
improvement: I wonder whether it is worth keeping it installed?

MSAS is a great tool, which I and other MVPs highly recommend, you should
keep it installed - updated and running to help protect your PC.
No anti-Spyware application will or can catch everything.

You may try Ewido (freeware) as well;
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Contact me via my website and I will send you complete instructions
how to successfully install and run the application.
(http://msmvps.com/siljaline/) Note the server is very busy now...

The below URL is an excellent source of layered protection.
Here, you will find download and installation instructions for
"HijackThis" -
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
You may run HijackThis and post a log to one of the Forums listed
or below; (Please clearly state that "siljaline" sent you)
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://forum.iamnotageek.com/f130-hijackthis--spyware-worms-viruses-trojans.html
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

Good luck and please post back if I can be of further assistance.

Regards,

--
siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Security, AH-VSOP
_________________________________________
Security Tools Updates
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

Reply to group, as return address
is invalid that we may all benefit.