Hijack this log

  1. #1
    ydsalr is offline Newbie

    Hijack this log

    As suggested, Owen, here it is...thank you!

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
    Scan saved at 5:57:41 AM, on 2/14/2005
    Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\PowerS.exe
    C:\Program Files\Project Lab\DDS\DDS.EXE
    C:\Program Files\PC TechZone\AuctionMagic7\Snipe.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
    c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G 1.

    EXE
    C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    C:\Program Files\GIANT Company Software\GIANT

    AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MP***ENT.EXE
    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft

    Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
    C:\Program Files\GIANT Company Software\GIANT

    AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\RioMSC.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_06\bin\jusched.exe
    C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe
    C:\Program Files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\AnyDVD.exe
    C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\TurboNote\tbnote.exe
    C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe
    C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe
    C:\Program Files\Type Pilot\TypePlt.exe
    C:\Program Files\NetMedia\Versato.exe
    C:\lotus\org6\organize\EASYCLIP6.EXE
    C:\Program Files\NetMedia\OSD.EXE
    C:\Documents and Settings\Linda\MY BRIEFCASE\hijackthis.exe
    C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
    C:\Program Files\GIANT Company Software\GIANT

    AntiSpyware\GIANTAntiSpywareMain.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskmgr.exe

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =

    http://www.heartcenteronline.com/hea.../index.cfm?fus

    eaction=login&expired=No
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet

    Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.shopnbc.com
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection

    Wizard,ShellNext =

    http://www.lexmark.com/MD/?func=newr...0&prtr=4406001

    &ctry=00000409&os=5&src=1
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet

    Settings,ProxyOverride =

    dynhost.inetcam.com;register.inetcam.com;<local>
    N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage",

    "https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&UsingSSL=1&

    pUserId=&co_partnerId=2&siteid=0&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fm y.eba

    y.com%3A80%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FMyeBay%26ssPage

    Name%3DH%253AH%253AMYEBAY%253AUS&pageType=188

    3"); (C:\Program Files\Netscape\Users\default\prefs.js)
    O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class -

    {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program

    Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
    O2 - BHO: (no name) -

    {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - C:\Program

    Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) -

    {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} -

    C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) -

    {724d43a9-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
    O2 - BHO: Acronis Popup Blocker -

    {E24AD748-155E-4254-B674-4EDF86E7E1DF} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) -

    {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan -

    {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} -

    c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) -

    {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-A3FA-F363B384B77D} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm -

    {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: &Radio -

    {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} -

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PowerS] C:\WINDOWS\PowerS.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CCD Manager] "C:\Program Files\Project

    Lab\DDS\DDS.EXE"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MerlinSnipe] C:\Program Files\PC

    TechZone\AuctionMagic7\Snipe.exe quiet
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe]

    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe]

    C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe]

    C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTPreset] VTPreset.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400]

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G 1.

    EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus

    CX5400"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online]

    "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask]

    "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400 (Copy 1)]

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G 1.

    EXE /P28 "EPSON Stylus CX5400 (Copy 1)" /O6 "USB002" /M

    "Stylus CX5400"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck]

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\GIANT Company

    Software\GIANT AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program

    Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program

    Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_06\bin\jusched.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Picasa Media Detector] C:\Program

    Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AnyDVD] C:\Program

    Files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\AnyDVD.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ElbyCheckAnyDVD] "C:\Program

    Files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\ElbyCheck.exe" /L AnyDVD
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy

    Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /0
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe]

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Turbonote] C:\Program

    Files\TurboNote\tbnote.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX5400]

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I2G 1.

    EXE /P19 "EPSON Stylus CX5400" /M "Stylus CX5400" /EF

    "HKCU"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber

    Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program

    Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Type Pilot] "C:\Program Files\Type

    Pilot\TypePlt.exe"
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot

    - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: NetMedia.lnk = C:\Program

    Files\NetMedia\Versato.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program

    Files\Microsoft Office\2000 premium\Office\OSA9.EXE
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program

    Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma

    Loader.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Lotus Organizer EasyClip.lnk = ?
    O4 - Global Startup: AnyTime Organizer.lnk = C:\Program

    Files\AnyTime Deluxe\Atw.exe
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search -

    res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Customize Menu &4 -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComCustomizeIEMenu.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel -

    res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Fill Forms &] - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Identities &, - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComEditIdent.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Passcards &. - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComEditPass.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: RoboForm &2 - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: Save Forms &[ -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) -

    {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} -

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console -

    {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} -

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Acronis*Pop-up Blocker -

    {2E071ADC-ADF8-4b4b-8ACB-EDC49E6D45A2} -

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Acronis Pop-up Blocker -

    {2E071ADC-ADF8-4b4b-8ACB-EDC49E6D45A2} -

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms -

    {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms &] -

    {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
    O9 - Extra button: Save -

    {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms &[ -

    {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
    O9 - Extra button: Identities -

    {45DB34C3-955C-11D3-ABEF-444553540000} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComEditIdent.html
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Identities &, -

    {45DB34C3-955C-11D3-ABEF-444553540000} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComEditIdent.html
    O9 - Extra button: Passcards -

    {45DB34C3-955C-11D3-ABEF-444553540001} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComEditPass.html
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Passcards &. -

    {45DB34C3-955C-11D3-ABEF-444553540001} -

    file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComEditPass.html
    O9 - Extra button: RoboForm -

    {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm &2 -

    {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program

    Files\Siber Systems\AI

    RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
    O9 - Extra button: Research -

    {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} -

    C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\2003pro\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
    O9 - Extra button: AIM -

    {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program

    Files\Netscape\Communicator\Program\AIM\aim.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Share in Hello -

    {B13B4423-2647-4cfc-A4B3-C7D56CB83487} - C:\Program

    Files\Hello\PicasaCapture.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Share in H&ello -

    {B13B4423-2647-4cfc-A4B3-C7D56CB83487} - C:\Program

    Files\Hello\PicasaCapture.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Web Entry -

    {B4E30F61-16D9-11D3-85D1-005004229569} -

    C:\lotus\org6\organize\bandobjs.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com -

    {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} -

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: MoneySide -

    {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program

    Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger -

    {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program

    Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger -

    {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program

    Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
    O9 - Extra button: WeatherBug -

    {AF6CABAB-61F9-4f12-A198-B7D41EF1CB52} -

    C:\PROGRA~1\AWS\WEATHE~1\Weather.exe (HKCU)
    O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet

    Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
    O12 - Plugin for .UVR: C:\Program Files\Internet

    Explorer\Plugins\NPUPano.dll
    O14 - IERESET.INF:

    START_PAGE_URL=http://www.shopnbc.com
    O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}

    (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) -

    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?link...67&clcid=0x409
    O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21}

    (McAfee.com Operating System Class) -

    http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/sh.../en-us/4,0,0,8

    3/mcinsctl.cab
    O16 - DPF: {93EFDAB8-8800-4896-B428-76F943140E1B}

    (Setup Class) -

    http://www.consumerinput.com/panel/poppy/dcainst.cab
    O16 - DPF: {A762E064-A885-40E4-AC10-671BB62DC2B2}

    (OFMailHTMLCtl Class) -

    http://www.eomniform.com/OF5/nsplugins/OFMailX.cab
    O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF}

    (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) -

    http://messenger.msn.com/download/Ms...ngerSetupDownl

    oader.cab
    O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

    (Java Plug-in 1.4.2_06) -
    O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A}

    (PopCapLoader Object) -

    http://download.games.yahoo.com/game...ames/popcap/in

    saniquarium/popcaploader_v6.cab
    O16 - DPF: {E04EAE82-14AD-41CB-BF5A-45556ABB8347}

    (WebCoachDownload Class) -

    http://esupport.aol.com/help/engine/aolcinst.cab
    O16 - DPF: {EF791A6B-FC12-4C68-99EF-FB9E207A39E6}

    (McFreeScan Class) -

    http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/is...us/tools/mcfsc

    an/2,0,0,4396/mcfscan.cab
    O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service - America Online, Inc. -

    C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
    O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. -

    C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
    O23 - Service: LexBce Server - Lexmark International, Inc. -

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield - Unknown -

    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager - McAfee,

    Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine -

    Networks Associates Technology, Inc -

    c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
    O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service - McAfee

    Corporation -

    C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exe
    O23 - Service: Rio MSC Manager - Digital Networks North

    America, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\RioMSC.exe
    O23 - Service: TuneUp WinStyler Theme Service - TuneUp

    Software GmbH - C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities

    2004\WinStylerThemeSvc.exe

  2. #2
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Any specific problems, that log looks clean to me?

  3. #3
    ydsalr is offline Newbie
    No, Owen, aside from the fact that spybot vanished (and has since been reinstalled) there seem to be no other problems other than the color issue, which I kinda sorta fixed. But, with the link you gave me to update my other codecs, I should be well on my way.

    I do appreciate your time and efforts. Thank you

  4. #4
    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    Save 20% on AVG Internet Security 2012 Suite!
    That was jephree that gave you advice about the colour problem

    Have a read of this protection information:


    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. Clean Up and Speed Up-
    It is important that after you have had a spyware/virus infection that you clean up your PC (this includes cleaning out usage tracks, temporary files, emptying the recycle bin, etc). It is so important because during the installation and uninstallation of spyware (and most programs), many temporary or useless files are left behind. If you accidently run one of these files, you could end up with the problem returning. See the link above for lots of information on clearing out your PC and improving your PCs performance and general speed.

    3. Consider an alternative browser or tighten IE settings-
    Internet Explorer is installed on most systems and used by the majority of people, so of course its going to be a prime target for malware and hackers. To make the matters worse, Internet Explorer is very vulnerable to hijacks and the automatic installation of programs. This is how a lot of spyware enters your PC in the first place. So unless you secure Internet Explorer, you are seriously at risk. There is risk with any Internet browser, but even when IE is secured, there are still risks. IE can still be exploited as long as installed on your system, you don't necessarily have to use it, so this shows the importance of securing it. Here are five steps to take to Secure IE:
    • Install Sun Java instead of using MS Java VM. Get from www.java.com. Sun Java is much more secure.
    • Scroll up and read about Windows Updates (number 1). This is essential to patch newly discovered flaws in Internet Explorer.
    • Scroll down and read about Spyware Blaster (number 7. This is important so that nasty sites can't exploit your machine.
    • Take a look at the article here. Scroll down to the "If you have to use MSIE" section and have a read of the information about the recommended security settings in IE. A program is also mentioned called IESPYADS, its is worth downloading and installing this.
    If you wish to use an alternative browser that is perhaps more secure than IE, consider Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla, Opera or Netscape.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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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