Help with a Virus? - Meaningless sh*t

  1. 24-01-2005  #1
    SimonBendle
    SimonBendle is offline Junior Member

    Help with a Virus? - Meaningless sh*t

    My partner opened a dodgy looking email.
    ever since during startup a window appears with words along the line "meaningless **** I just put here".
    I now have to run adaware/spyboot and Avis before I can get on the net. I also have random porn pages coming up during searches!!!!

    Help please

    Simon
  2. 24-01-2005  #2
    owen
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Read my signature, run the appropriate programs and post a Hijack This log.
  3. 24-01-2005  #3
    SimonBendle
    SimonBendle is offline Junior Member
    Here it is:-

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 19:11:22, on 24/01/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe
    C:\Program Files\ViRobotXP\vrmonsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\monitor.exe
    C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
    C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\windows\system32\wluexy.exe
    C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ixplore.exe
    C:\windows\system32\packager.exe
    C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\mpbtn.exe
    c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashSimpl.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    C:\Documents and Settings\Giorgi\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://195.225.176.14/ie
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://195.225.176.14/ie
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.zpecialoffer.com/results.asp?keyword=%s
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
    F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe monitor.exe
    F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\System32\Userinit.exe
    O2 - BHO: CeresObj Class - {00000049-8F91-4D9C-9573-F016E7626484} - C:\WINDOWS\Ceres.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: DOMP Class - {4C1B116F-2860-46db-8E6C-B4BFC4DFD683} - C:\WINDOWS\ietlbass.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cmssSystemProcess] c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wluexy] c:\windows\system32\wluexy.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AvatarCapture] C:\Program Files\AvatarCapture\AvatarCapture.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ixplore] "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ixplore.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [monitor] monitor.exe
    O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\matcli.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.hta
    O4 - Global Startup: RealAudio.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Shorten URL - http://www.cjb.net/menuext.html
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O13 - DefaultPrefix: http://195.225.176.14/pre.pl?
    O13 - WWW Prefix: http://195.225.176.14/pre.pl?
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 64.127.104.144
    O15 - Trusted IP range: (HKLM)
    O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chat - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com.../c381/chat.cab
    O16 - DPF: YExplorer1_8US.CAB - http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/ocx/u...lorer1_8us.cab
    O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111237} - http://66.117.37.5/1/dexGB287.exe
    O16 - DPF: {11311111-1111-1111-1111-111111111157} -
    O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com...45/yacscom.cab
    O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...st20040510.cab
    O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/212ec0ac...p/RdxIE601.cab
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
    O16 - DPF: {75D1F3B2-2A21-11D7-97B9-0010DC2A6243} (SecureLogin.SecureControl) - http://secure2.comned.com/signuptemp...veSecurity.cab
    O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
    O16 - DPF: {91433D86-9F27-402C-B5E3-DEBDD122C339} - http://www.netvenda.com/sites/gampr-gb/gbp/games4.cab
    O16 - DPF: {AE9DCB17-F804-11D2-A44A-0020182C1446} (IntraLaunch.MainControl) - file://D:\SuperCD\IntraLaunch.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {B942A249-D1E7-4C11-98AE-FCB76B08747F} (RealArcadeRdxIE Class) - http://games-dl.real.com/gameconsole...rcadeRdxIE.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CA034DCC-A580-4333-B52F-15F98C42E04C} (Downloader Class) - http://www.stopzilla.com/_download/A...ler/dwnldr.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.com/players/play365.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CE3409C4-9E26-4F8E-83E4-778498F9E7B4} (PB_Uploader Class) - http://static.photobox.co.uk/sg/common/uploader2.ocx
    O16 - DPF: {D719897A-B07A-4C0C-AEA9-9B663A28DFCB} (iTunesDetector Class) - http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite...ITDetector.cab
    O19 - User stylesheet: (file missing)
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: SmartLinkService - Unknown - slserv.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: Virtual CD v4 Security service (SDK - Version) - H+H Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe
    O23 - Service: ViRobot Expert Monitoring - HAURI - C:\Program Files\ViRobotXP\vrmonsvc.exe
  4. 25-01-2005  #4
    owen
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Close all browser windows, restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries:

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://195.225.176.14/
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://195.225.176.14/ie
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://195.225.176.14/ie
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://www.zpecialoffer.com/results.asp?keyword=%s
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.225.176.14/
    F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe monitor.exe
    O2 - BHO: CeresObj Class - {00000049-8F91-4D9C-9573-F016E7626484} - C:\WINDOWS\Ceres.dll (file missing)
    O2 - BHO: DOMP Class - {4C1B116F-2860-46db-8E6C-B4BFC4DFD683} - C:\WINDOWS\ietlbass.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cmssSystemProcess] c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wluexy] c:\windows\system32\wluexy.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ixplore] "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ixplore.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [monitor] monitor.exe
    O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.hta
    O4 - Global Startup: RealAudio.exe
    O13 - DefaultPrefix: http://195.225.176.14/pre.pl?
    O13 - WWW Prefix: http://195.225.176.14/pre.pl?
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 64.127.104.144
    O15 - Trusted IP range: (HKLM)
    O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111237} - http://66.117.37.5/1/dexGB287.exe
    O16 - DPF: {11311111-1111-1111-1111-111111111157} -
    O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/212ec0a...ip/RdxIE601.cab
    O16 - DPF: {75D1F3B2-2A21-11D7-97B9-0010DC2A6243} (SecureLogin.SecureControl) - http://secure2.comned.com/signuptem...iveSecurity.cab
    O16 - DPF: {91433D86-9F27-402C-B5E3-DEBDD122C339} - http://www.netvenda.com/sites/gampr-gb/gbp/games4.cab
    O19 - User stylesheet: (file missing)
    O23 - Service: SmartLinkService - Unknown - slserv.exe (file missing)

    Click Fix Checked

    Then boot into Safe Mode and ensure that you are showing Hidden Files and Folders.

    Delete the following files and folders:
    C:\WINDOWS\monitor.exe
    c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
    c:\windows\system32\wluexy.exe
    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ixplore.exe (Warning: Don't delete the valid iexplore.exe)
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Microsoft Office.hta
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\RealAudio.exe

    Reboot

    Please download the attached DelDomains.zip. Unzip it and right click the file DelDomains.inf and from the drop down menu, click Install. It will perform a silent process.

    Warning: This will delete all sites in the IE Trusted and Restricted Zones! If you have made immunizations with software such as SpywareBlaster and Spybot, you will need to perform them again after this procedure.

    Also download the attach RepairIE4XP.zip. Unzip it and double click the file inside and confirm the merge with the Registry.

    Post a fresh Hijack This log here.
    Attached Files
  5. 25-01-2005  #5
    SimonBendle
    SimonBendle is offline Junior Member
    I've done that thanks

    here is the log :-

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 19:22:38, on 25/01/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe
    C:\Program Files\ViRobotXP\vrmonsvc.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
    C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
    C:\Program Files\ViRobotXP\vrmonnt.exe
    C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\Program Files\AvatarCapture\AvatarCapture.exe
    C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\mpbtn.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Documents and Settings\Giorgi\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
    F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\System32\Userinit.exe
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Program Files\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cmssSystemProcess] c:\windows\system32\mcsmss.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AvatarCapture] C:\Program Files\AvatarCapture\AvatarCapture.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\matcli.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Shorten URL - http://www.cjb.net/menuext.html
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chat - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com.../c381/chat.cab
    O16 - DPF: YExplorer1_8US.CAB - http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/ocx/u...lorer1_8us.cab
    O16 - DPF: {2B323CD9-50E3-11D3-9466-00A0C9700498} (Yahoo! Audio Conferencing) - http://us.chat1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com...45/yacscom.cab
    O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yaho...st20040510.cab
    O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2...ll/xscan53.cab
    O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield International Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
    O16 - DPF: {AE9DCB17-F804-11D2-A44A-0020182C1446} (IntraLaunch.MainControl) - file://D:\SuperCD\IntraLaunch.CAB
    O16 - DPF: {B942A249-D1E7-4C11-98AE-FCB76B08747F} (RealArcadeRdxIE Class) - http://games-dl.real.com/gameconsole...rcadeRdxIE.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CA034DCC-A580-4333-B52F-15F98C42E04C} (Downloader Class) - http://www.stopzilla.com/_download/A...ler/dwnldr.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CC05BC12-2AA2-4AC7-AC81-0E40F83B1ADF} (Live365Player Class) - http://www.live365.com/players/play365.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CE3409C4-9E26-4F8E-83E4-778498F9E7B4} (PB_Uploader Class) - http://static.photobox.co.uk/sg/common/uploader2.ocx
    O16 - DPF: {D719897A-B07A-4C0C-AEA9-9B663A28DFCB} (iTunesDetector Class) - http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite...ITDetector.cab
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
    O23 - Service: Virtual CD v4 Security service (SDK - Version) - H+H Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\Virtual CD v4 SDK\system\vcssecs.exe
    O23 - Service: ViRobot Expert Monitoring - HAURI - C:\Program Files\ViRobotXP\vrmonsvc.exe
  6. 25-01-2005  #6
    owen
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Thats a clean log, how are things running?
  7. 25-01-2005  #7
    SimonBendle
    SimonBendle is offline Junior Member
    Thanks Owen - they are running sweet.
    What was it?

    Simon
  8. 26-01-2005  #8
    owen
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Save 20% on AVG Internet Security 2012 Suite!
    You had a CoolWebSearch variant and a Trojan I believe.

    Have a read of this:

    Preventing it returning

    After your problem has been resolved on the forum, it is an absoulute MUST to do the following steps to prevent the problem returning. Click on the link to get access to the software or webpage that I'm referring to.

    1. Visit Windows Update
    Pay a visit to Windows Update and scan for and download ALL Critical Updates and Service Packs. New updates are usually released monthly so check back to Windows Update every month.

    2. Download Antivirus Software-
    If you haven't already got Antivirus software, you should download and install AVG Antivirus. It is freeware and is updated nearly every 2 days (sometimes more frequently if there are a lot of new viruses) and in my opinion, is better than some Antivirus software such as Norton. Antivirus software will prevent viruses infecting your system and it is important that you update it every two days or every week at the most.

    3. Download a Firewall-
    If you haven't already got a firewall, it is Very important that you download one. Firewalls will prevent unauthorised access to your computer and stop data leaking out of your computer. You may think that it won't happen to you, but Hackers don't care who you are, what you do, where you live or what you had for tea last Sunday on your holiday in the Lake District, they want your data. Firewalls will keep these sneaks out and one of the best is Sygate Personal Firewall, which happens to be freeware.

    4. Spyware Scanners-
    It is important that as well as having real time spyware protection, you have a spyware scanning application. If you have not already been told to download one earlier in this thread, it is a good idea to download Spybot Search And Destroy and Ad-aware. They are both spyware scanners and will search for a remove spyware. It is recommended that you have both, because one will pick up entries that the other misses. It is even a good idea to download these if you have other programs such as ASE, Spysweeper, Pest Patrol, etc, because one spyware scanner will not pick up everything. Please remember to update your spyware scanners weekly/fortnightly.

    5. Prevent Spyware slipping through Internet Explorer-
    Quite a lot of spyware slips through Internet Explorer if your settings are not tight enough. Spyware Blaster will help you prevent spyware slipping through and installing tracking cookies. Simply run it via Start> Programs> Spyware Blaster and click Enable All Protection and it will protect you. It doesn't even have to be open! Remember to update weekly/fortnightly.

    6. Constant Spyware Protection-
    It is important to have constant spyware protection. Spyware Guard works like an antivirus program but detects Spyware instead. It will constantly protect your system. Check for updates monthly.

    All Of these steps are very important and it is HIGHLY recommended that you download all of the programs mentioned for your own safety. Remember to Update everything (including Windows using Windows Update)! It is also a good idea to perform weekly/fortnightly scans with Spybot S&D, Ad-aware and your antivirus software.

    And last of all, please remember, that common sense is your greatest tool. Without it, spyware and other related Malware would rule!
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