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9/12/2007 5:50:27 PM EDT
A friend got bit badly surfing the net on an unprotected home PC. I'm trying to clean it up for her, and have downloaded AVG and gotten rid of a handful of viri. However, she's still getting a lot of pop ups and such.

I downloaded the Yahoo spyware program, but it won't run. Nothing happens when the 'run'. selection is clicked. I've tried to download spybot S&D and Ad-Aware. but as soon as they beging to download, I get a ' error - internet explorer must close' message and cant complete the download. Hijackthis appears to identify a whole bunch of stuff as potential malware, and I'm hesitant to start 'fixing' stuff that might not be a problem.

Ideas?

Thanks,

TT
9/12/2007 5:51:43 PM EDT
[#1]
post your Hijack this log
9/12/2007 5:53:37 PM EDT
[#2]
I always like to take the hard drive out of the computer, place it in another one, and then scan it from there.  That usually gets rid of most of the evil shit.
9/12/2007 5:57:51 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
post your Hijack this log


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:55:26 PM, on 9/12/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X73.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X73.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiSpyware 2007\WAS7Mon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiSpyware 2007\was7cw.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lndsrngo.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SmVhbiBEYXk\command.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hlhvnpsb.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Monitor\netmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqimzone.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nwinomdt.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\YPSR\ypsr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dellnet.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/su/*http://www.yahoo.com
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {0F9B93A6-25E8-4C13-A118-8C02424D7EEA} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vtutu.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {6E9AE97B-3307-470C-AF81-B1A9E691A237} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\pmkhi.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {C6039E6C-BDE9-4de5-BB40-768CAA584FDC} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\uxtbgjho.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E9BD0828-1FD9-410C-A50F-43EBE65D310F} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ddcbcbx.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F93C5BFF-16F9-4DC5-B78C-EC46F896EE56} - C:\Program Files\Install Provider\InstallProvider.dll
O2 - BHO: 0 - {FD3F9344-8AFA-4C0A-32AE-48AA9770362A} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\labumuz.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &InstallProvider Search Toolbar - {A9344DE7-59F2-40F8-9AE7-C203B67444DA} - C:\Program Files\Install Provider\InstallProvider.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCMSMMSG] BCMSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X73 Button Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X73.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X73 Button Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X73.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [howyjovum] C:\Program Files\XEROX\howyjovum22011.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Salestart] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiSpyware 2007\WAS7Mon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [was7cw] C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiSpyware 2007\was7cw.exe -c
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [updated] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Update\updated.exe" -c -product=wa7p
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemOptimizer] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\System32\gjrhiijj.dll",forkonce
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ExploreUpdSched] C:\WINDOWS\System32\nwinomdt.exe CHD003
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{95-56-6D-D1-ZN}] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lndsrngo.exe CHD003
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [dgsetup] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dgsetup.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PopularScreensaversWallpaper] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\F3SCRCTR.DLL,LES
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: TA_Start.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lndsrngo.exe
O4 - Startup: Think-Adz.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nwinomdt.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Digital Line Detect.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com/menusearch.html?p=ZSzeb029AJUS_ZBxdm046YYUS
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0411.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O12 - Plugin for .tiff: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin3.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.amaena.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.drivecleaner.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.errorprotector.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.errorsafe.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.imageservr.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.imagesrvr.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.systemdoctor.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winantispyware.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winantivirus.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winfixer.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.amaena.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.drivecleaner.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.errorprotector.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.errorsafe.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.imageservr.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.imagesrvr.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.systemdoctor.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winantispyware.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winantivirus.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.winfixer.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: DigiChat Applet - http://fanclubchat.musictoday.com/DigiChat/DigiClasses/Client_IE.cab
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chat - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/chat/applet/c381/chat.cab
O16 - DPF: {01016526-5E80-11D8-9E86-0007E96C65AE} (SmartAccess Ctl Class) - https://install.charter.com/diskless/bin/ssctlsma.dll
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {26CBF141-7D0F-46E1-AA06-718958B6E4D2} - http://download.ebay.com/turbo_lister/US/install.cab
O16 - DPF: {2D2BEE6E-3C9A-4D58-B9EC-458EDB28D0F6} - http://cdn.drivecleaner.com/installdrivecleanerstart.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {4C39376E-FA9D-4349-BACC-D305C1750EF3} (EPUImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/EPUWALControl_v1-0-3-17.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1133742883619
O20 - Winlogon Notify: ddcbcbx - ddcbcbx.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: pmkhi - C:\WINDOWS\System32\pmkhi.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtutu - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vtutu.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: DomainService -   - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hlhvnpsb.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Network Monitor - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Network Monitor\netmon.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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9/12/2007 5:59:34 PM EDT
[#4]
Sounds like there's a possibility for more than just spyware.
Unless there is some very important information on the computer that must keep from being reformated from the operating system disc and starting fresh than reformate it.
Than after loading all the drivers, needed software,(like  virus protection) and Windows updates, go to Download.com first thing and download Ad-Aware, Spybot, Window Defender Beta, SpywareBlaster and Hijack This.
Windows should provide firewall protection, but if not than get some.
9/12/2007 6:00:12 PM EDT
[#5]
You have  Winantispyware\winfixer\winantivirus2007 and you also got the Vundo. I deal with those on a daily basis at work. 10 infected computers a week with those alone.

1. Download AVG antispyware. 30 day trial. It is perhaps the best at this time.

if more needs to be done -

Rogue Remover will kill Winantispyware RogueRemover

VundoFix will kill off the Vundos VundoFix

Also make sure you shut off System Restore before running the antivirus program. Crap hides in there all the time. Shut it off and reboot then scan with av.

Install the other programs but run in safe mode.
9/12/2007 6:06:08 PM EDT
[#6]
Keep this

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe


Delete/remove/turn off the rest of that crap
9/12/2007 6:06:23 PM EDT
[#7]
Ad Aware 2007

Link
9/12/2007 6:11:40 PM EDT
[#8]
also:

What's the file size of "explorer.EXE?"
9/12/2007 7:36:56 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
also:

What's the file size of "explorer.EXE?"


I'm home now, will be going back to finish up later and will post that.


Thanks guys, this has helped a whole lot already.
9/12/2007 7:37:34 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
You have  Winantispyware\winfixer\winantivirus2007 and you also got the Vundo. I deal with those on a daily basis at work. 10 infected computers a week with those alone.

1. Download AVG antispyware. 30 day trial. It is perhaps the best at this time.

if more needs to be done -

Rogue Remover will kill Winantispyware RogueRemover

VundoFix will kill off the Vundos VundoFix

Also make sure you shut off System Restore before running the antivirus program. Crap hides in there all the time. Shut it off and reboot then scan with av.

Install the other programs but run in safe mode.


Helped tremendously. Thank you.
9/13/2007 7:22:21 AM EDT
[#11]
(cough) LINUX (cough). . . .
9/13/2007 7:39:18 AM EDT
[#12]
Ignore the linux freaks

Its great but this woman sounds like she's not computer literate and you'll spend every free ounce of your time not only trying to learn it yourself but also supporting her.
9/13/2007 7:39:30 AM EDT
[#13]
Nothing on this planet can surpass PREVX 2.0

I'm a sysadmin for a big company and let me tell you, PREVX 2.0 is the best spyware prevention and cleanup tool bar none.  A mod on here used it and thanked me for showing him PREVX.  I'll just come out and say I bootleg/pir8 all software but this GEM?  I purchased.  Straight up.

www.prevx.com/


You'll thank me later.
Class dismissed.
9/13/2007 8:03:10 AM EDT
[#14]
once you get her computer back up and running ......... back up her data....... then format that drive and start over..........

cuz you never GOT IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and don't install Vista.  FTS.
9/13/2007 8:30:18 AM EDT
[#15]

Quoted:
^ or at least FireFox. Sheeesh.


+1; If you have to use Windows, don't use IE unless you HAVE to. Firefox, Opera, Safari - something beside IE.


Quoted:
Ignore the linux freaks

Its great but this woman sounds like she's not computer literate and you'll spend every free ounce of your time not only trying to learn it yourself but also supporting her.


Funny how you always hear about "Format teh harddrive if you want Windows to work better". It's like Jim Gaffigan telling you stick a hot pocket in a toilet.

I've never had to format a Linux computer because it got bogged down with crap. OTOH - *nix is actually a pretty secure operating system
9/13/2007 8:59:22 AM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:
Keep this

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe


Delete/remove/turn off the rest of that crap



good grief,    don't follow this advice about deleting all the other stuff  

we have a urbancommandoes forum FOR A REASON  
9/13/2007 11:16:28 AM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:
^ or at least FireFox. Sheeesh.


Firefox is no more secure than IE7… There is NO secure browser… PERIOD.

Format and start from scratch.
9/13/2007 11:48:20 AM EDT
[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
^ or at least FireFox. Sheeesh.


Firefox is no more secure than IE7… There is NO secure browser… PERIOD.

Format and start from scratch.


Bee.  Eye.  En.  Gee.  Oh.

9/13/2007 11:51:41 AM EDT
[#19]

Quoted:
once you get her computer back up and running ......... back up her data....... then format that drive and start over..........

cuz you never GOT IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and don't install Vista.  FTS.


What he said.

Back up the data and nuke it from orbit.
9/13/2007 12:09:59 PM EDT
[#20]

Quoted:
Nothing on this planet can surpass PREVX 2.0

I'm a sysadmin for a big company and let me tell you, PREVX 2.0 is the best spyware prevention and cleanup tool bar none.  A mod on here used it and thanked me for showing him PREVX.  I'll just come out and say I bootleg/pir8 all software but this GEM?  I purchased.  Straight up.

www.prevx.com/
www.prevx.com/images2/prevxlogo.gif

You'll thank me later.
Class dismissed.


I just purchased PREVX, and I'll give it a try..
Thanks for the heads up!

9/13/2007 12:15:45 PM EDT
[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
once you get her computer back up and running ......... back up her data....... then format that drive and start over..........

cuz you never GOT IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and don't install Vista.  FTS.


What he said.

Back up the data and nuke it from orbit.


It's the only way to be sure.

You are never going to restore that system to trusted status (would you use your credit card on it?) with any anti- software.

Firefox isn't 100%, but it is less of a target than IE. It's the only thing we surf with at home.

I've switched my old desktop over to Ubuntu Linux (Feisty Fawn) and am liking it. The setup was easier than ANY Windows install I've ever done. BSW
9/13/2007 2:17:46 PM EDT
[#22]

Quoted:
You are never going to restore that system to trusted status


I know I sound like posting commercial but if anything could restore a system to trusdted status... PREVX baby.

One of these days I'll do some charity work and run PREVX on a totally fubared machine to see how well it cleans it up.
9/13/2007 2:23:06 PM EDT
[#23]
I got Vundo bad on my laptop, I tried everything to get rid of that crap.

AVG, Norton, Ad Aware, Vundofix, Spybot..

Nothing worked.

I nuked it from orbit.

Mepis now resides in the smoking hole that once was Windows XP
9/13/2007 4:22:47 PM EDT
[#24]
in the future dont buy a windows based pc buy a mac or something... or have one build with linux or unix.been on both most of my life and mac has never givn me any trouble.  None what so ever.  Doesnt have to be a mac but any thing but windows!!!!!!!windows is the anichrist