Re: restore Cd how to use

On Tue, 10 May 2005 08:38:09 -0700, "Irene" <Irene@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

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>"Irene" wrote:
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>> Hi Mike
>> I have run through the list you gave me and tese are the results
>stinger said i had nothing on my computer
>housecall tren -i could not download it my computer said it would have to
>shut down 3 times!
>spybot found 3 problems and fixed them
>ad aware found 23 critical objects and fixed them
>microsoft found about blank
>spyware blaster i enabled
>i then went to add/remove programes but could not remove/search
>extender/shopping wizzard/home search assistant(they just put up open the
>internet connection when i clicked on them?
>Hijack this i am not sure how to work
>the shredder said that about blank is not present also that cool websearch
>was not present. I then restarted and i got an error message which read
>system fehler code 1400 invalid window handle.
>i logged on to the internet and got two adds straight away also lots of
>little windows telling me that programes were trying to change settings. Is
>the cure going to be worse than the ailment(only joking). It's obviously not
>quite right yet. can you help please.
>Irene
>> Irene
>>
>> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
Just my $0.02, but you were given more info than you needed.
Running all the above is possibly causing trouble. A firewall, and virus
program should be all you need for protection from invaders.

Cookies is what Adaware is good for. Tracking cookies. It does do more, but
cookies and hijackers is it's primary target. Adaware isn't necessary to run
real time. SP2 does what Adaware can do, block cookies and popup's.

You needed to remove the crap. Trend pccillin can do it, or Norton should be
able to do it.
Adaware is for the minor crap that trend or Norton miss.
Depending on which version of XP you're using SP1 or SP2, SP2 has it's own
built in security section.
I can only speak about SP2. don't have SP1 anymore. If you aren't running a
firewall, and SP2, turn one of the firewall's off. In most cases a 3rd party
firewall is better than the SP2 built in. so turn that one off if you have one
and use the 3rd party firewall.

You should have some sort of virus protection installed. If not SP2 will tell
you every 2 minutes.

start->control panel->security options. You should see firewall, automatic
updates, and virus protection. They should all be ON.

Too much paranoia ware is as bad as none, or ignorance of what's invading your
machine.

a good virus program, a firewall, and go from there with the other stuff but
not running concurrently with the main defenses. IE6 is the main defense
against cookies, popup's and some malicious code. So no need to run Adaware or
a popup blocker if you're running IE6 and have ie6 set to default settings for
cookies and popup's..

I own Adaware, but only run it once in awhile. Trend I run real time and good
it does. it does something EVERY day. Either blocks something, or updates
itself. And as a double check when it does update. IE6 notices when trend is
off and warns you that you're vulnerable.
Trouble is that I found on the April 23rd, the updates don't take effect until
after a reboot. The trend pccillin virus of April 23 did more damage than any
virus. Everything locked. Had to turn off services to access the machine.
I'll renew with Trend when time comes again. Just shows they're really
modifying their software with updates.

What you should do is join some news group that addresses this subject spy
ware, ad ware, virus, Trojans malware, etc.. specifically.

http://www.dshield.org/
This link can help you to help others. it's FREE It'll show you how many
attacks your machine is getting daily. Requires a firewall to be installed that
writes the attacks to a log file.

I'm thinking the attitude it won't happen to me is based on the idea that these
attacks are coming from individuals, and your machine is hidden by the vastness
of the web. The attacks coming from individuals is minor. In most cases it's
scatter gun automated attacks run from several machines. Possibly your own
machine is doing the attacks without your knowledge.


news:alt.computer.security,alt.privacy.spyware
this news group link here will answer all your questions about what's out
there, what stops it, and where to get it.

GRC.com also has it's own news server with many news groups. just point your
news reader to news.grc.com and browse his security news groups.


>> > Please try the processes below.. and do them in order.. none of the
>> > processes are beyond the abilities of a newbie user..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > You would be better advised to work on the problems rather than start over
>> > now, have the same things happen again, and then have to repeat the
>> > process.. maintaining a computer should be done regularly, and will only
>> > take a few minutes per week..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > OK.. start by turning OFF the System Restore function.. click on the Start
>> > button.. right click on 'My Computer', then select Properties.. now select
>> > the 'System Restore' tab..
>> >
>> > Check the box "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
>> > drives".. now click on 'Apply'.. you will be asked if it is ok to lose all
>> > restore points.. answer YES to this.. now click on 'OK'
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Now to the removal process..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee Stinger works for
>> > people.. download and run it..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Another alternative is ..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Finish this process first..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
>> > are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
>> > don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > .... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
>> > function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
>> > updates..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Time to turn ON System Restore.. this is obviously like turning it OFF, so
>> > just reverse the procedure..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > If you have any sense, you will now remove any programs that are known
>> > carriers of all things bad.. some, like Patchou's MessengerPlus can be
>> > installed such that the sponsor software does not get installed with it..
>> > the sponsor software, if left, will re-infect your system immediately it is
>> > run again.. use ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS to un-install and then re-install,
>> > taking care to check the box that gives you the option of NOT accepting the
>> > sponsor crap.. if a program installation process does not allow you to do
>> > this, forget about it.. leave it well alone..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
>> > redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
>> > different tools..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
>> > download here..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > About:blank.. http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5RP0L0UD5U.html or
>> >
>> > http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
>> > bookmark it..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.pchell.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Mark Hasting has put much work into this site.. it is an invaluable site,
>> > both for reference and fix-its..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
>> > for you..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.mcafee.com
>> >
>> > http://www.symantec.com
>> >
>> > http://www.zonealarm.com
>> >
>> > http://www.kerio.com
>> >
>> > http://www.sygate.com
>> >
>> > http://www.avast.com
>> >
>> > http://www.grisoft.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > If you do not run a firewall and anti-virus solution, you are leaving
>> > yourself open to attacks of all kinds.. these two types of program are your
>> > first line of defence..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > So by now, your system should be in reasonable shape.. you will have tools
>> > 'locked and loaded', ready for weekly use against those who seek to destroy
>> > your pleasure.. incorporate these into a housekeeping policy that includes
>> > running Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, and you will be able to easily
>> > maintain your system..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
>> > helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Good luck..
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Mike Hall
>> > MVP - Windows Shell/user
>> >
>> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Irene" <Irene@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> > news:54FE388E-AC30-449D-9370-25C44BA5C7D6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > > Hi, my computer is under a year old and has norton protecting it,this is
>> > > set
>> > > to automatic updates. How ever i have spent a week trying to get rid of
>> > > trojan feat 2. I have looked at various sites and downloaded several
>> > > including spy bot ad aware ectra but nothing is stopping my pages from
>> > > being
>> > > hijacked and adds being thrown at me (normally for add stoppers and trojan
>> > > stoppers). I should like to restore my computer back to its original
>> > > settings. I have the discs but no information on how to use them. can any
>> > > one
>> > > point me in the right direction please. many thanks
>> > > Irene
>> >
>> >
>> >

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