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my internet connection is a bit slow and not how it usually is.i have windows
defender but would like to know if i can run an alternative scan at the same
time
 
You can use a standalone product, such as Ad-Aware.

Scan your computer using:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/


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| my internet connection is a bit slow and not how it usually is.i have windows
| defender but would like to know if i can run an alternative scan at the same
| time
| --
| hodcarrier,carp
 
From: "danny" <[email protected]>

| my internet connection is a bit slow and not how it usually is.i have windows
| defender but would like to know if i can run an alternative scan at the same
| time
| --
| hodcarrier,carp



If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0 update 5,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to JRE/JSE
Version 5.0 update 5. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being
exploited. It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.

Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed ASAP.

The latest version is Sun Java JRE/JSE Version 5.0 Update 8

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08


http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

or

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp



For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm

* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html

* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

* BHODemon

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3550&file=11&evp=245a87539eea8ed6904332b4b8b8442d

For viral malware...

* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm

Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm


* * * Please report back your results * * *
 
Followed your first link. Tried online setup saving installer on the
desktop. Started it and got some message that this version nis no good
(illegal?). So I downloaded a full version on desktop and installed it. In
my Program File\Java I got two subdirectories: jre1.5.0_07 and jre1.5.0_06.
Chekced Control panel and any Jav, Sun Java, etc. seems to be listed.
Deleted manually jre1.5.0_06. Now I'm going to yesy instlation from the
jawa site. However, I don't see jre1.5.0_08 you are mentioning and
suggesting in your message... Where to look fot and get it?
Mrek Kalisz
David H. Lipman said:
From: "danny" <[email protected]>

| my internet connection is a bit slow and not how it usually is.i have
windows
| defender but would like to know if i can run an alternative scan at the
same
| time
| --
| hodcarrier,carp



If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0
update 5,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to
JRE/JSE
Version 5.0 update 5. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are
actively being
exploited. It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.

Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of
Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed ASAP.

The latest version is Sun Java JRE/JSE Version 5.0 Update 8

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08


http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

or

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp



For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm

* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html

* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any
Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

* BHODemon

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3550&file=11&evp=245a87539eea8ed6904332b4b8b8442d

For viral malware...

* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to
go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in
Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web
site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and
Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files
or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have
downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into
Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want
to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal
Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more
comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm

Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm


* * * Please report back your results * * *
Click to expand...
 
From: "Marek Kalisz" <[email protected]>

| Followed your first link. Tried online setup saving installer on the
| desktop. Started it and got some message that this version nis no good
| (illegal?). So I downloaded a full version on desktop and installed it. In
| my Program File\Java I got two subdirectories: jre1.5.0_07 and jre1.5.0_06.
| Chekced Control panel and any Jav, Sun Java, etc. seems to be listed.
| Deleted manually jre1.5.0_06. Now I'm going to yesy instlation from the
| jawa site. However, I don't see jre1.5.0_08 you are mentioning and
| suggesting in your message... Where to look fot and get it?
| Mrek Kalisz


You should have only ONE installed, the latest version.

You find the latest at...

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

"Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 8"

Please remove "other" versions via the control panel applet; "Add/Remove Programs".
 
Thanks for that.I've uninstalled 2 other versions of java 02 and 06 and
installed 08.The programs themselves have gone [not in add remove] but the
folder for 06 remains in win exp.I tried to delete it but because it was read
only i couldn't.If you could advise me on how to do this it would be much
appreciated.......thanks.
 
From: "danny" <[email protected]>

| Thanks for that.I've uninstalled 2 other versions of java 02 and 06 and
| installed 08.The programs themselves have gone [not in add remove] but the
| folder for 06 remains in win exp.I tried to delete it but because it was read
| only i couldn't.If you could advise me on how to do this it would be much
| appreciated.......thanks.

Reboot the PC.

Make sure v5 update 6 is removed from the control panel applet "Add/Remove Programs".

Report back...
 
Regarding ad-aware, do i need to install this if i have AVG free,windows
defender and windows firewall.Could you also tell me how to scan in safe and
normal mode.I very much appreciate your advise but i'm still a beginner so
very green.
--
hodcarrier,carp


David H. Lipman said:
From: "danny" <[email protected]>

| my internet connection is a bit slow and not how it usually is.i have windows
| defender but would like to know if i can run an alternative scan at the same
| time
| --
| hodcarrier,carp



If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0 update 5,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to JRE/JSE
Version 5.0 update 5. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being
exploited. It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.

Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed ASAP.

The latest version is Sun Java JRE/JSE Version 5.0 Update 8

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08


http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

or

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp



For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm

* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html

* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

* BHODemon

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3550&file=11&evp=245a87539eea8ed6904332b4b8b8442d

For viral malware...

* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm

Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm


* * * Please report back your results * * *
Click to expand...
 
From: "danny" <[email protected]>

| Regarding ad-aware, do i need to install this if i have AVG free,windows
| defender and windows firewall.Could you also tell me how to scan in safe and
| normal mode.I very much appreciate your advise but i'm still a beginner so
| very green.

Yes !

Plaese do *all* of what I suggested.

For those users having trouble getting into Safe Mode, there is the free BootSafe
application:
http://www.superadblocker.com/bootsafe.html
 
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