SpywareBlaster missed some spyware

Hello,

Recently I received a promotional ad for a free program called "Spyhunter." The ad said that I had spyware on my computer. I then downloaded the free version.

This version scans but does not remove spyware.

Before running Spyhunter, I ran AdAware, Spybot and Spyblaster and removed all spyware that was indicated. Upon scanning with Spyhunter discovered many instances of spyware. 93 occurred within the Registry, 4 in cookies and 4 as files.

The details are as follows:

BackWebLite, file named chandir.idx;
BackWeblite, appearing in the registry;
DyFuCA, occuring in the registry;
Kontiki, registry;
Media -- cookie;
Revenue -- cookie;
SearchExplorerBar -- registry.

My question is: Why did AdAware miss these item? Can you add these items to your database? I hope so!

Can you answer or forward to the appropriate person or team?

Best regards,

Byron Aldrich

 

Hi Byron,

SpyHunter is known for a few false positives.
We would have to know where the files were found.

If you could follow instructions here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=15913
I would be happy to check if any of that spyware is active on your computer.

Regards,

Pieter

 

I was told by a PC expert NEVER REMOVE Back Web Lite or you will get PC problems BIG time

 

Hi Katt,

There is a world of difference between disabling and removing.

And then I still wonder where this expert got that idea.

Regards,

Pieter