Infected with: SpywareSoftStop.exe????

Has anyone been infected with this?

I have deleted it a hundred times, from the control panel and is still in there

HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mswings

 

Counterspy and SuperAntispyware both have descriptions of it. Why not download the free version of SuperAntispyware and run a scan?

 

I did as you suggested, NOTHING removes it.

I paid to get the " Rogue Remover" NOTHING !!!

Even tried the "Belarc Advisor" - NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!

I am at my wits end.

mswings

 

It's rogue security program. Have you tried to simply uninstall it?

SpywareSoftStop
Type Misc

Type Description Miscellaneous threats include applications that do not fit into other categories or that fall into multiple categories. Miscellaneous threats typically include some form of potentially objectionable functionality that may pose privacy or security risks to users and their PCs.
Category
Rogue Security Program

Category Description
A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits.
Level Elevated
Level Description Elevated risks are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring your browser's homepage and search settings. These risks may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect your preferred network connections, and can negatively impact your computer's performance and stability. Elevated risks may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.

Advice Type Remove

Description SpywareSoftStop is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers.

Add. Description SpywareSoftStop installs junk files that it then detects and falsely displays as spyware in the scan results presumably to frighten the user into paying for the application. SpywareSoftStop will not remove any reported spyware without purchase of the of the program. It is known to be marketed by aggressive and deceptive advertising.
Author Spyware Soft Stop

Author Description "Spyware Soft Stop an award-winning spyware removal utility will help you fight all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan viruses, password thieves and so on With the new and unique protection module once cleaned your machine will not get infected ever again."
Author URL spywaresoftstop.com
File Traces
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spyware soft stop\ gpkcsp.dll
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spyware soft stop\ httpapi.dll
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spyware soft stop\ htui.dll
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spyware soft stop\ spyware soft stop.exe
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spywaresoftstop\ spywaresoftstop.exe
%PROGRAM_FILES%\ spywaresoftstop\ spywaresoftstopupdate.exe
111.exe
c:\ sss_bot.exe
setup.exe
sss_bot.exe
sss_setup.exe

 

I haven't heard of that form of spyware before, but here are links discussing the infection.

http://www.myantispyware.com/2006/05/07/how-to-remove-spyware-soft-stop/

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/print_writeup.jsp?docid=2006-042411-2848-99

http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?name=SpywareSoftStop&threatid=44279

If you should decide to tweak the registry, I would first post your Hijackthis log in another help forum like spywareinfo or castlecops to see what the tech support there can find.

 

Did you run the spyware removal programs in safe mode?
The following is an excellent guide to spyware removal:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

 

Thanks Fred, I did try to remove it about 100 times.
No luck.

I have downloaded everything that was suggested, but, still - this dumb thing is still on my computer.

I am perplexed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought a new computer; have NOD32 as my anti-virus program.
They have sent emails to help. some of the things, I do not know how to do.

mswings

 

http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
Follow the procedure in the link provided and if the problem is still there, then you can post a Hijackthis log for more help. There are other forums like this and I'm only suggesting this one as I visit it daily.

 

After doing some research, go the windows\system32 folder. Rename file notifysb.dll to crapnotify.jpg. Restart Windows. If spyware is gone, boot into Safe Mode and remove file windows\system32\crapnotify.jpg.

Follow instructions in post #4 to repair Windows XP in this thread:
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=176757

 

HOO-RAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did ALL the scans in Safe Mode - and it is GONE !!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you amiilion, to ALL who helped me with this problem.

God Bless,
mswings

 

Good to hear it's gone Safe mode is good to remove nasties once there found.

Cheers, innerpeace

 

I wanted to take a few minutes, to thank everyone who helped me.

It sure is great, knowing that you are all out there to help.

You are ALL the BEST.


mswings

 

Plllleeeeazzze, don't do that. My wife will be wondering where the lipstick came from. LOL

 

AWE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You made my day.

Have a great week-end.

mswings