Re: RUNDLL Error
From: leatherr (leatherr.1ga8h1_at_pcbanter.net)
Date: 11/25/04
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Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 14:55:35 +0000
Malke Wrote:
> del_kris wrote:
> -
>
> I am very new to computers and do not understand a lot of the jargon
> so please reply in very basic language. I have recently installed
> btyahoo anti spy tool, scanned computer and deleted Cydoor, Ebates
> moneymaker, Gator/Gain/Claria, Limewire,Holystic, EUniverse and
> EUniverse.Incredifind, Since then every time I start my computer I
> get
> message ERROR LOADING
> C:/windows/DownLo~1\Axfilter.dll and RUNDLL appears in the task bar
> This means absolutely nothing to me and I do not know if it is
> serious
> or how to get rid of it. I have performed a system restore to date
> prior to installing anti spy but message still appears. At present
> anti spy is no longer insatalled as I am frightened to use it again.
> I
> would be very grateful if anyone can help a very new and naive
> computer user and please with language and instructions that are
> idiot
> proof. many thanks
>
> -
> Wow! You had a lot of spyware. Unfortunately, it sounds like your
> computer still isn't clean. I can't promise you the following
> instructions are "idiot-proof", although I will tell you that I don't
> like people to call themselves idiots. Just because you don't know
> computer stuff doesn't make you an idiot. If, OTOH you decide not to
> learn anything about taking care of your computer or not to pay
> someone
> else to take care of it - well, that would not be bright ;-).
>
> So, here are some rather detailed malware removal instructions, with
> links at the end of the steps. If it seems like too much, take the
> machine to a good local professional (not a BestBuy or CompUSA type of
> store) and do something fun while they are fixing your computer!
>
> 1) Scan in Safe Mode with current version (not earlier than 2003)
> antivirus using updated definitions.
>
> 2) Remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware. These
> programs are free, so use them both since they complement each other.
> There is a new version of CWShredder from Intermute. I would not
> install the other Intermute programs, however. Alternately, there are
> CoolWebSearch malware removal steps at SilentRunners.
>
> Be sure to update these programs before running, and it is a good idea
> to do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode. Make sure you are able to see
> all hidden files and extensions (View tab in Folder Options).
>
> HijackThis is an excellent tool to discover and disable hijackers, but
> it requires expert skill. See below for HijackThis links. A
> combination
> of HijackThis and About:Buster works well in removing the About:Blank
> homepage hijacker. Again, this is an expert tool and novices should
> get
> help with it.
>
> 3) If you are running Windows ME or XP, you should disable/enable
> System
> Restore because malware will be in the Restore Points. With ME, you
> must disable System Restore completely. With XP, you can delete all
> but
> the most recent (presumably clean) System Restore point from the More
> Options section of Disk Cleanup (Runcleanmgr).
>
> 4) Make sure you've visited Windows Update and applied all security
> patches. Do not install driver updates from Windows Update.
>
> 5) Run a firewall.
>
> Links to help with malwa
>
> Software/Methods:
> http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search & Destroy
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com - Ad-aware
> http://www.majorgeeks.com - good download site
> http://tinyurl.com/5lstv
> http://www.silentrunners.org/sr_cwsremoval.html. - SilentRunners
>
> HijackThis:
> http://www.aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm - HijackThis tutorial by Jim
> Eshelman
> http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5 - Spyware Warrior
> HijackThis
> forum
> http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showforum=44
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/
> http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/
>
> General:
> http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://forum.aumha.org/ - look under "Security" for various forums
> http://www.pchell.com/
> http://www.spywareguide.com/index.php
> http://scumware.com/
> http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
> http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
Hi Malke
Another "toy" to add to the arsenal is CCleaner
It will clean the registry of old registered and unregistered ..files
it is lightning fast and very efficient
It can be gotten here http://www.ccleaner.com/
-- leatherr
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