Re: Unknown data transfer from home PC to internet
From: imoorthy (imoorthy_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/01/04
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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:49:07 -0800
thanks for your advice. I could download adaware only. when I tried to
download cwshredder I get an error message as below, Please help:
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"Malke" wrote:
> imoorthy wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I use a WIN XP Pro, Dell Inspiron 8200, P4 2GHZ, 30 GB HDD, internal
> > modem as my primary home computer.
> >
> > I have two problems 1) poor startup/shut down and computer response
> > for which I am referring to already published material on the
> > usergroups. Problem 2 is that -8 months back before I had a firewall
> > installed, I noticed that the amount of data sent from my computer was
> > always higher than the data received - 4-5MB vs 2-3 MB for an half
> > hour dial up session.
> >
> > After installing Zone labs pro fire wall, the sent to received data
> > became normal ie sent < 100KB, recieved -2-3 MB. However while
> > checking for some problem recently I had to disable the firewall and
> > again the massive export of data started.
> >
> > Is it possible to find which program is sending the data and whereto?
> > and any way to solve the same.
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
> > RIM
> >
> > BTW I am yet to activate the SP2 upgrade.
>
> Run through these troubleshooting steps to make sure your computer is
> 100% spyware and virus-free. Links follow the steps. It is crucial that
> you do all scans in Safe Mode with updated tools.
>
> 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 (Run>cleanmgr).
>
> 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 malware:
>
> Software/Methods:
> http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search & Destroy
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com - Ad-aware
> http://www.majorgeeks.com - good download site
> http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
> 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.wilderssecurity.com/
> http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/
>
> General:
> http://forum.aumha.org/ - look under "Security" for various forums
> http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
>
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