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i have winfixer and
it says the infected files are
Infected registry keys/values detected
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinSoftware
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinSoftware\WinAntiVirus 2005
Pro\HomePageMonitoring OperaHomePage
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinSoftware\WinAntiVirus 2005
Pro\HomePageMonitoring Opera8HomePage
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinSoftware\WinAntiVirus 2005
Pro\HomePageMonitoring MozillaHomePage
and i am wondering if i should delete winantivirus and reinstall it?
 
Hello Tanman:

See what Jim have to said
Subject: Re: WinFixer 10/30/2005 10:05 PM PST
By: Jim Byrd In: microsoft.private.security.spyware.general

Or use the Search For: for more tips.

Engel
 
Hi Tanman;
NO definately do not reinstall WinAntivirus 2005. This from spywarewarrior
(hope it posts OK):

aggressive advertising (1, 2, 3, 4); false positives work as goad to purchase;
inappropriate collection of Personally Identifiable Information; same company as
WinAntiSpyware 2005 & WinFixer [A: 5-21-05 / U: 9-4-05]

It's probably what gave you the Winfixer (Vundo) infection to begin with or visa
versa.

See this post for removal, particularly Jim Byrd's comments:
From: "~ Free Spirit ~" <[email protected]>
Subject: Virtumondo :-(
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2005
 
Hi Tanman;
Well sometimes you need to spend a buck or two to get a good education. But, I
think you have to ask yourself, why would you want a product on your system that
isn't going to be truthful with you? All Anti-spyware products occasionally
produce false positive definitions... it's human error, but the few respected
ones should, and most often do, correct themselves immediately when it's brought
to their attention. Let me give you the link to this site (look for
WinAntivirus) so you can get more knowledgeable about the world of spyware and
anti-spyware.. I'm finding that it's a pretty intriguing subject:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Look also at the short recommended list of reputable products (some free) here.
Even in this there is some disagreement, I personally would not use Spyware
Doctor, though it's on the recommended list. There are far too many ongoing
false positives associated with that application documented in this and other
forums to make me comfortable with it. Hey, I can say that, IMHO... lol
 
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