Megan, welcome. The best way to kill ads is to use the localhost redirect of 127.0.0.1 http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/ Then use eDexter to...
captain_caveman2, welcome. Important: Create a folder on the C: drive called C:\HJT. You can do this by going to My Computer (Windows key+e)...
This probably should not be in this area of the forum. Moved and merged to proper forum - LowWaterMark Uninstall MyBar, Points Manager and...
Daym, with all this DDoSing going around I need to have an intravenous of coffee instead of sipping it. :o Looks like it worked but...
The URLs that I have http://216.180.233.153/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe http://www.merijn.org/files/cwshredder.zip...
It deletes the HOSTS file. Where is it discussed these days?
Another discussion: http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/index.php?showtopic=21775
To add to Unzy's advice: http://www.newdotnet.com/#remove has the uninstall procedures for newdotnet. If it is uninstalled incorrectly it...
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In the HJT logs I have seen with this infection there is program C:\WINDOWS\explore.exe that must be stopped by the Task Manager first. Then...
MS makes things confusing about "Messenger" things. There is Messenger Service that can be stopped by applications like ShootTheMessenger....
I don't have a problem staying logged in here. I use CookieCop V2.2 and WinPatrol. I permitted *.wilderssecurity.com cookies in CookieCop...
Amnesiac, you need to install Windows XP Service Pack 1 and ALL Critcal Updates as well. Read the link below to have a safer Internet...
Mourn4u, you have another CWS hijacker. Download CWShredder from the link below then unzip and run it with all browser windows closed....
I prefer a good HOSTS file that has those sites included. It not only stops the cookies but the ads as well. Download:...
I prefer a good HOSTS file that has these sites included. It not only stops the cookies but the ads as well. Download:...
You need to install Windows Service Pack 1 and all Critical Updates. In IE go to Tools then Windows Updates and install them one at a time...
HijackThis (HJT) should be placed in an easy to acess folder with DOS just in case a restore from backup is necessary. Go to My Computer...
I have seen cases where one account is infected and displays no symptoms but installs its nasties on all other accounts. A good HOSTS file and...
That is an older version of the Google Toolbar. The newer version needs to be downloaded and installed.
This looks suspicious: Running processes C:\WINDOWS\av.exe Started by O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Antivirus] C:\WINDOWS\av.exe...
Excellent analogy. :) Posted by: MakoFusion I believe that it is the Universal Resource Locater (URL) name. A moderated forum for...
I see. I have been burned by new.net (pronounced newDOTnet) several times. I believe there are several varients of this application and...
I believe it is best to remove new.net by Control Panel and Add/Remove Programs. If it is removed incorrectly then Internet access can be lost...
If you had IE-SPYAD you would notice it has been placed in the IE Restricted Zone. http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/resource.htm#IESPYAD
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