Re: HELP - Corrupted WindowsTaskManager
From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 06/13/04
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Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 01:35:26 GMT
Ted,
I have no idea how Task Manager changed, but it's a common problem.
Scumware can get installed bundled with other software. Don't download any
untrustworthy software.
Until you rid yourself of scumware completely it can add itself back to
start locations in the registry even if you remove those references.
Scumware can get installed as a driveby.
Do you have a firewall running?
HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283673
First.
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
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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.
>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
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) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
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) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
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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
-- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes In news:40CB9625.123B05EF@cox.net, Ted Rodrick <trodrick@cox.net> hunted and pecked: > Hi Wesley, > > Wesley Vogel wrote: >> >> To get the Task Manager tabs back double click anywhere on the >> border. It's a useless XP "feature", not a virus or scumware. >> >> The icon in the tray is the Task Manager. >> >> -- >> Hope this helps. Let us know. >> Wes >> > > Hmmm ... learn something new every day. Without the TABS I > had no way to examine RUNNING PROCESSES; now, maybe I can > isolate the running "process" that is serving up the unsolicited > "popup ads." At least that is something for me to *try* to do. > > Of course, I wonder how Task Manager spontaneously (at least as > far as I am concerned) changed from one user interace to the other > (No Tabs) one. Also ... how the hell the Malware/Adware applet > got installed on my system without my permission (my IE6 security > settings are at HIGH, and should be "prompted" for approval prior > to any software installation download). Oh well ... I may never > know the answers to those questions. >sigh? > > Thanks for helping with the Task Manager issue, > > Ted Rodrick >> In news:40CB53F9.8AB30199@cox.net, >> Ted Rodrick <trodrick@cox.net> hunted and pecked: >>> I'm running WindowsXP-MediaCenterEdition on a 2.8Ghz Pentium4. >>> >>> It appears that I've picked up a particularly NASTY piece of >>> ADWARE (may be Spyware as well). It spontaneously opens IE6 >>> with (seemingly random) popup Ads; it apparently is in memory >>> after a reboot or powerup. Startup->Startup folder is empty. >>> I have an application (Startup Copilot) ... that provides a >>> neat interface to control startup apps; with that I've reduced >>> the official startup apps to an absolutely minimal set (in >>> consultation with an HP technician). Whatever ADWARE app >>> that's resident in memory is unaffected (still there after >>> every boot/reboot). FWIW, I've run the latest versions of >>> Ad-Aware and Spybot, which both indicate all problems removed. >>> >>> There is a related anomaly (or a most amazing coincidence). >>> Windows Task Manager (CNTRL-ALT-DEL) no longer functions >>> properly. When I simultaneously press those keys, I get >>> a different dialog box (no Tabs), which purports to show >>> *NO* tasks running. There is also *NO* close-box for the >>> modified dialog box; with it open there is a NEW icon in >>> my System Tray (looks like a green grid) ... with the cursor >>> over that a popup purports to display CPU usage. If I right- >>> click that mystery SysTray icon, I can close the Task-Manager- >>> Replacement dialog box. >>> >>> I have prospected both the Control Panel "Ad/Remove" list and >>> the Start->Programs list, and removed all programs I don't >>> recognize. Still no joy ... the pernicious ADWARE app is still >>> present. I've also run a full system scan using Norton A/V 2003 >>> (up-to-date virus signatures); no virus present. Geez!!! I'm >>> about out of ideas; can anyone be of assistance? >>> >>> If nobody is able to "zero in" on the exact infection (and how >>> to remove it), perhaps someone could outline the steps to >>> restore Windows Task Manager to original condition? FWIW, >>> the computer came with an OEM-version of WindowsXP, It's >>> (supposedly) mirrored on a partition of the hard drive, but >>> I'm not sure the filenames are preserved (files may also be >>> compressed); the HP support person was pretty *vague* when >>> I asked him those questions. I know ... dumb of me to not >>> buy a system including Microsoft operating system on discs, >>> but ... water under that particular bridge. ;-> >>> >>> TIA, >>> >>> Ted Rodrick
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