RE: Spyware "About Blank"

From: BAR (BAR_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/12/05 

Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 21:37:02 -0800

If you don't wish to follow all of the advice immediately, just want to
get rid of your current dilemma, then scroll down to the section titled
"SPYWARE/ADWARE/POPUPS", where your problem as
stated should be quickly remedied by the installation of applications and
following of the suggestions found in that section.

Other suggestions on what you can do to keep the PC secure & clean.

SPYWARE/ADWARE/POPUPS
There are annoyances out there you can get without
trying. This is spyware. There are a whole SLEW of software packages out
there to get rid of this rubbish and help prevent reinfection. Happily, the
best
products I have found in this category ARE generally free.

Also, you can always visit:
 http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
For more updated information.

To rid your PC of Spyware and Malware try one or more of:
Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!)
 http://www.safer-networking.net/
 Lavasoft AdAware (Free and up)
 http://www.lavasoft.de

 CWSShredder (Free!)
 http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

 Hijack This! (Free)
 http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/
 ( Tutorial: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html )

 SpywareBlaster (Free!)
 http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

 IE-SPYAD (Free!)
 http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/resource.htm

 ToolbarCop (Free!)
 http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

 Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (Free!)
 http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html

 Browser Security Tests
 http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/

The Cleaner (49.95 and up)
 http://www.moosoft.com/

That will clean up your machine of the spyware, update them regularly and
scan with them when you update. Some (like SpywareBlaster and SpyBot Search
and Destroy) have immunization features that will help you prevent your PC
from being
infected. Use these features!

Tere are alos useful tips provided at:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

Don't forget to use the firewall in XP or for more advanced products:

ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

Kerio Personal Firewall
 http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html

Outpost Firewall from Agnitum
 http://www.agnitum.com/download/

Sygate Personal Firewall
 http://smb.sygate.com/buy/download_buy.htm

Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall
 http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/

It's not the complete list of options available, but they are good firewall
options, every one of them. Visit the web pages, read up, ask around if you
like - make a
decision and go with some firewall, any firewall.

ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
I see that AntiVirus software is an absolute necessity given
how most people see their computer as a toy/tool and not something
they should have to maintain and upkeep. ALWAYS RUN ANTIVIRUS
SOFTWARE and KEEP IT UP TO DATE!

Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus
 http://www.symantec.com/

Kaspersky Anti-Virus
 http://www.kaspersky.com/products.html

Panda Antivirus Titanium http://www.pandasoftware.com/
 (Free Online Scanner: http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/)

AVG 6.0 Anti-Virus System
 http://www.grisoft.com/

Not only install this software [only one of them], but also keep it
updated?

Hope this sorts out your problem and keeps your browsing safe and fast! 

-- 
<- Shenan ->
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The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions.   Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.
"roo26x" wrote:
> Does anyone know how to get rid of this?

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