Re: Didn't Really Work...

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Yeah sorry, I didn't realised I opened a new thread rather than replying to
the current one. Please see the current thread; "Favorites Bug" :)
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"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Simon :-)
>
> It is best to keep all replies in the same thread as your original post,
> that way the information is easier to keep track of for us and other
> readers. <g>
>
> > Jan,
> >
> > There's a lot of information there! Basically, all the stuff in there
> > (well,
> > 80% of it) I already know. I'm not a n00b to this stuff at all, but the
> > file
> > named above I simply cannot get rid of. I've tried everything in those
> > links
> > except deleting Web Tangent, using CW Chredder (which found nothing) and
> > scanning with HijackThis (and I have posted the log on the site you
> > linked,
> > mainly the Amuha one.
> >
> > I basically need help for this exact problem, not just a general guide to
> > malware, adware, spyware etc. But I do appreciate you taking the time to
> > help
> > me.
>
> If you are knowledgeable in regards to scumware, then you are aware that by
> the mere names of those files you memtioned in your original post, you have
> more than just one problem, and more than just one type of scumware. Thus,
> it is not going to be any 1 fix for your problems. It is good that you have
> posted your log to the AumHa forums, and I hope that you followed all the
> preliminary instructions after registering prior to posting your log so that
> your post will not be ignored or deleted. The folks there are very good at
> helping get rid of these types of sucmware, and they are very busy so please
> be patient.
>
> You indicate that you have already run all the programs that were in the
> several lists of information that I provided before, was there anything
> found by any of them? If so, what type of files were they? i.e, spywere,
> adware, etc.?
>
> > Another problem I've also encountered, is that I have a folder (where an
> > REM
> > album is stored) and it's called "In Time- The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003".
> > When I click properties it says there is 0 files and 0kb... well, the
> > songs
> > ARE in there. I have moved them to another folder but cannot delete the
> > original one with nothing in it. I don't know what's wrong with it, but I
> > can't delete it or do anything to it. Any ideas for this one too?
>
> Not really, although, with the nature of the warez on your system right not,
> one or more of them could be causing a problem, and I would not try to do
> anything with that folder until you are sure your system is clean. Some
> warez will prevent any folders or files from being deleted, and if that
> folder is proving to be a problem, they may well be affecting your files
> there.
>
> Id advise you to tackle that problem after you have resolved the other more
> serious problem at the moment.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan :)
> MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Simon
> >
> > --
> > [cookie]
>
>
>
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