Re: Application Error

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry

From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 06/17/04 

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:25:10 -0700

tammyb wrote:
> I have Spybot and Ad-aware both of which I update
> frequently and before every scan. I have run both these
> programs now (tracking cookies found by each program) and
> still have same problems.
> After spyware or malware is removed from your system, do
> the things that they have corrupted become magically
> fixed or what? I don't understand this part of the
> process- so I removed them from my system- how does this
> fix the damage they have caused? Or do I have to fix it
> myself?
> So what is my next step? Do you suggest I try any other
> programs besides Spybot and Ad-aware?
> Again, thanks in advance for your help and time! :)
>> It is likely you have parasites, spyware, adware, malware, or
>> hijackware on your system causing the problem, which your antivirus
>> will not detect, as it does not have the same definitions. Download
>> and install, then you *MUST* update the programs prior to running to
>> be sure they have the latest definitions, then run the programs
>> below. They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both SpyBot
>> and Adaware, as what one does not detect the other may. It is
>> important that you follow all directions carefully:
>>
>> You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites
>> http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm
>>
>> IMPORTANT:
>> Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
>> the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when
>> it is removed, this program will enable you to regain your
>> connection. http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>>
>> It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are
>> listed here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all
>> other items so that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the
>> experts to read and analyze for you.
>>
>> (NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if
>> your PC has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-
>> ROM burning capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the
>> other computer called HOLD, download the programs to that folder,
>> then burn that folder to a CD. Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and
>> then install the programs from there and run them. After you have IE
>> access again, update all programs where possible to get the latest
>> definitions and run them again to be sure there are no lingering
>> items on the system.
>>
>> CWShredder: Free
>> http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
>> or
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
>>
>> SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
>> http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst- 0-2
>> or
>> http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
>>
>> AdAware: Free
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>> or
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
>>
>> (If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
>> Scroll down to Updates Available -
>> http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download
>>
>>
>> HiJackThis: - Free
>>
>> Go to
>> http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
>> or
>> http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
>> and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop
>> or the Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".
>>
>> When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a
>> "Save Log" button. Press that, save the log some place you remember
>> where it is. Most of what it lists will be harmless or even
>> required, so DO NOT fix anything yet.
>>
>> Open a the copy of your log in NotePad and made a copy. Then you can
>> go here to post you log:
>> http://forum.aumha.org/
>>
>> Go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to open.
>> You can post as a guest. It's also a good site to keep for
>> reference. The experts there will analyze the log and report back
>> the results. Please allow at least a few hours or a days time for a
>> response.
>>
>> Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is
>> a good idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an
>> electronic notification by e-mail to let you know when a response
>> has been posted. But, you must still return to the site of your
>> answer
>>
>> Help with Hijackware & Scumware Information:
>>
>> HijackThis Quick Start Help
>> http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
>>
>> The Tutorial if you want to know more about the results or the .log
>> file. http://www.merijn.org/htlogtutorial.html
>> also
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
>> Here is information on how to help protect your system:
>>
>> Practice Safe Hex
>> http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
>>
>> This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware, and malware
>> that may get on your system:
>>
>> SpywareBlaster: Free
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Jan :)
>>
>>
>>
>> .

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