Re: I cant get rid of spyware on task bar
- From: Vangie81 <Vangie81@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 22:48:01 -0700
thanks but I did delete Xoftspy and I deleted all versions of java cept for
version 5... I loaded ad aware and it found many things and took care of
them.... the handicapped icon is gone but the yellow one is still blinking
and I still have pop ups. I rebooted and everything... cleaned out my
cache.. etc.... I'm sorry but the other things you mentioned are too
complicated for me to follow... but thanks for trying... (what is safe mode)?
"David H. Lipman" wrote:
From: "Vangie81" <Vangie81@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
| I have downloaded the new Norton 2006 and I have downloaded XoftSpy a
| cleaning program that rids you computer of adware and spyware... however...
| the problem still exists. I have a green handicapped symbol in my taskbar
| that blinks to a red circle cross out symbol. Also yellow triangular symbols
| blink with exclamation mark in the middle. A small red outlined screen pops
| up telling me my pc is infected and I should get their software... also ads
| pop up at random from everything to Casono ads to dating site ads. NOthing I
| have tried gets rid of these annoying pests off my taskbar. What in the
| world do I do know??? I thought that the new Norton or the XoftSpy ware would
| correct the problem. Please help me if you can... thanks so much
XoftSpy was listed as a Rogue anti spayware application on Spyware Warrior.
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Spyware Warrior has revoked that status but based upon the posts I have seen, I think theat
reversal was to hasty and I can NOT suggest the use of XoftSpy and suggest its removal !
If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to JRE
Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.
Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE Version 5.0 Update 6
be installed ASAP.
Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java
The only folder under that folder should be the latest version...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
For non-viral malware...
Please download, install and update the following software...
* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm
* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html
* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.
I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.
* BHODemon
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3550&file=11&evp=245a87539eea8ed6904332b4b8b8442d
For viral malware...
* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe
To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close
Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }
NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.
C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.
You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.
When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm
Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm
* * * Please report back your results * * *
--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
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