Steve Hamilton wrote:
You could still have malware or hujackware on your system. Be sure that
SpyBot and Adaware have the most current updates, and run them each again.
It is possible there are still spy or ad ware on your system that they did
not detect the first time. It is always a good idea to reboot after running
them and run them again, as sometimes there can be warez that seem to be 'in
use' at the time, and they will not be able to clean them. By rebooting, you
will release that 'in use' and they can detect and clean them.
You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm
Follow all directions carefully:
CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
HiJackThis: - Free
Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the
Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".
When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is.
Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix
anything yet.
Open a the copy of your log in NotePad and made a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:
http://forum.aumha.org/
Go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to open. You can
post as a guest. It's also a good site to keep for reference. The experts
there will analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at
least a few hours or a days time for a response.
Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good
idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic
notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted.
But, you must still return to the site of your answer
Help with Hijackware & Scumware Information:
HijackThis Quick Start Help
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
The Tutorial if you want to know more about the results or the .log file.
http://www.merijn.org/htlogtutorial.html
also
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Here is information on how to help protect your system:
Practice Safe Hex
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware, and malware that may
get on your system:
SpywareBlaster: Free
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Hope this helps.
Jan
