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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?UGhpbA==?= on August 10, 2006, 6:59 pm
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and hopefully have the info from the scan in approx 1.5 hrs.
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Thank you,
Phil
"Elendil" wrote:
> You've added information and I think I've narrowed it down two two
> possible malware infections. From what you're describing, it is a not a
> virus you have but some type of spyware. What is the name of this
> "anti-spyware" product that the yellow triangle is asking you to buy? At
> any rate, try scanning with Ewido:
>
> First download ewido anti-spyware from HERE and save that file to your
> desktop.
>
> 1. Once you have downloaded ewido anti-spyware, locate the icon on
> the desktop and double-click it to launch the set up program.
> 2. Once the setup is complete you will need to run ewido and update
> the definition files.
> 3. On the main screen select the "Update" icon then click "Start
> Update". The update will start and a progress bar will show the updates
> being installed.
> 4. Once the update has completed select the "Scanner" icon at the top
> of the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
> 5. Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and
> then select "Quarantine".
> 6. Under "Reports"
> * Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
> * Un-Select "Only if threats were found"
>
> Close ewido anti-spyware and reboot your computer into Safe Mode.
>
> 1. Lauch ewido-anti-spyware by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
> IMPORTANT: Do not open any other windows or programs while ewido
> is scanning, it may interfere with the scanning proccess.
> 2. Select the "Scanner" icon at the top and then the "Scan" tab then
> click on "Complete System Scan"
> 3. Ewido will now begin the scanning process, be patient this may
> take a little time.
> 4. Ewido will list any infections found on the left hand side. When
> the scan has finished, it should automatically set the recommended
> action to Quarantine--if not click on Recommended Action and set it
> there. Click the Apply all actions button. Ewido will display "All
> actions have been applied" on the right hand side.
> 5. Click on "Save Report", then "Save Report As". This will create a
> text file. Make sure you know where to find this file again (like on the
> Desktop).
> 6. Close ewido.
> 7. Make a new reply to this thread and copy and paste your Ewido log
> into the reply.
>
> Your answer & Ewido log should give me the exact answer as to whether or
> not you're infected with Winfixer or Spyware Quake. At any rate, DO NOT
> BUY THE PRODUCT THAT THE YELLOW TRIANGLE IS ADVERTISING!!!
>
> Phil wrote:
> > Will do the best I can from memory. The computer is at my daughters. I can
go
> > back their after dinner if need be. Near the clock there is a yellow
triangle
> > blinking with an exclamation point. When you click on that it brings you to
a
> > web site to sell you spyware. A pop up screen for adult friend finder.
> > Another was Monaco golden ??? Mostly security advertisements and sex pop
> > ups. I manually did searches and deleted as they came up. I'm sorry don't
> > remember things exactly. I will go back after dinner. If this isn't enough
> > guidance I will post more. I did already update the java after the first
> > answer you posted.
>
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