Make sure your comp is clean .
1st step , run a virus check from 1 or all of these .
Online Virus check ( free )
http://housecall.antivirus.com/
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/html/misc/av.php
http://www.pandasoftware.es/activescan/activescan-com.asp
http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/default.asp
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/..._parent=true&plfid=23&pkj=HXJDYNBRFNJSVSTIVVB
http://virusscan.jotti.dhs.org/
System Restore option in Windows Me/XP
http://www.augustana.ab.ca/other/cns/virus/
http://www.adamtj.org/repository/howto/W32.Blaster.Worm/
Users of Windows Me and Windows XP should temporarily turn off System
Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by
default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become
damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System
Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from
modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools
cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result,
System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file onto
your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from
all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder
even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows
documentation, or one of the following articles:
How to disable or enable Windows ME System Restore
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...2001012513122239?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...2001111912274039?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
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Free online Spyware detector
http://www.pestscan.com/
Or ,
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
http://www.spywareguide.com/
Screen for Adware, Spyware, Scumware, Diallers, ’Jackers and other
unsolicited commercial software .
Remove Spyfiles by using these 5 programs .
Make sure you use the SpyBot/SpywareBlaster/Ad-aware/Bazooka >
Online > Update button regularly .
What the Heck is Teatimer?
http://www.voiceofthepublic.com/SSD/SI/teatimer.swf.html
SpyBot
http://beam.to/spybotsd
Update
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4392
Editors note: - SpyBot-Search & Destroy 1.3 MUST be installed
before this update to work properly.
1st step , Choose your Mode ( at the top of screen )
Mode > Advanced ( if you want to have more options )
Editor's Note: The Resident shield in version 1.3 has an issue
allowing certain cookies (Specifically Double Click)when set to
notify. If page loading becomes a problem, right click the icon in
the Systray, select “Resident IE” and either uncheck “Use Resident
in IE sessions” or check "Block all bad pages silently".
Once you have the program installed , open SpyBot and select the
"Immunize" icon on the left & Click on Immunize , in the new
page .
Permanently running bad download blocker for Internet Explorer .
Select > Block all bad pages silently & click Install .
Then check the box "lock hosts file read-only as protection against
hijackers".
Select your download site .
Open Spybot Search and Destroy. After clicking the button that says
"Search for Updates" & the check is finished , you will see 5
items near the top of the window, "Search for Updates", "Download
Updates", UniDo(Europe), "Show Log" and "Help". Next to
UniDo(Europe) you will see a "down" arrow. Click the "down" arrow
and you will see download site choices (3 in Europe, 1 in USA and 1
in Australia). Right click on your selection to make it default .
A Beginner's Guide to Spybot
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/cc/documentation/security/spyware/Spybot_guide.htm
http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/index1.php
http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/index2.php
SpyBot lock host files greyed out
If it doesn't have a hosts file you cant lock it, so that tweak will
be grayed out.
Have SpyBot install its hosts file.
http://www.zerosrealm.com/immunizing.php
Note: For those running in "Basic" mode ( version 1.2 ) you will NOT
see this. You must be running in Advanced mode! To get in advanced
mode, a really easy way is to go to Start >> All ProgramsDestroy (advanced). Click it. You are now in advanced mode.
Select your download site .
Open Spybot Search and Destroy. After clicking the button that says
"Search for Updates" & the check is finished , you will see 5
items near the top of the window, "Search for Updates", "Download
Updates", UniDo(Europe), "Show Log" and "Help". Next to
UniDo(Europe) you will see a "down" arrow. Click the "down" arrow
and you will see download site choices (3 in Europe, 1 in USA and 1
in Australia). Right click on your selection to make it default .
SpywareBlaster
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
from ever being installed.
Freeware
SpywareGuard
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware
that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An
anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents
execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing,
but for spyware! And you can easily have an anti-virus program
running alongside SpywareGuard.
Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
All software offered on this page is free* to download and use and
compatible with Windows 98/ME/NT40, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Home
and Professional.
Download sites .
http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506
The following explains how to set Ad-aware's settings to perform a
"Full Scan."
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?p=3293#3293
http://forums.thatcomputerguy.us/index.php?showtopic=1190
In Ad-aware click the Gear to go to the Settings area.
The following items should be on a green check, not on a red X.
Under the Scanning button:
* Scan within archives
* Under Memory & Registry, Check EVERYTHING
* In Check Drives & Folders, make sure all of your hard drives
are selected
Under the Advanced button, check ALL under Log detail level
(this makes it easier for visitors to the Lavasoft Support Forums to
see what options you have selected should you require assistance.)
Under the Tweak button...
Some of these may not be an available option, depending on your
version of Ad-aware and your version of Windows. Do not be concerned
if you cannot select a certain item.
In Scanning Engine:
* Unload recognized processes during scanning
* Include info about ignored objects in logfile, if detected in scan
* Include basic Ad-aware settings in logfile
* Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile
* Include used command line parameters in logfile
In Cleaning Engine:
* XP/2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior
to deletion
* Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
* UNCHECK: Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion
Click Proceed to save these settings. When you would like to perform
a "Full Scan," switch the scan mode from SmartScan to Custom.
http://www.lavahelp.com/howto/fullscan/index.html
Bazooka
http://www.webgrid.co.uk/security_2.html
http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?17000000037943
http://www.kephyr.com/
Here is the current list of Bazooka fixes .
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/index.phtml?source=appvisit
Bazooka is freeware and Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP compatible
Click on the files found & you will be taken to a site that will
show you how to remove , either with a program or manually .
It reports on all drives & partitions , so remember to check all
these , when doing manual remove .
After the Download - It is important to remember that once the
installation of Bazooka is completed , that you should update the
File Signatures by clicking on the Update tab and check for an
update .
Make sure you Update after installing & then regularly .
List of fake spyware removers or , Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware
Products & Web Sites
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
http://netrn.net/spywareblog/archives/2004/05/30/
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/lesgrotte/map.htm#scum
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