urgent help required with spyware - Team-BHP

aadix · 6th August 2005, 11:51

hi guys

my comp's been suffering from spyware from a week's time.

these two spyware arent just leaving my comp

1. effectivebandtoolbar
2. coolWWWsearch.leftovers

have spybot search and destroy, spyware blaster and windows antispyware loaded.

all remove the spyware once and then when the scan is run again it re appears back.

unable to check my mails from a week!

i tried antivir which a few forums claim removes the 2 mentioned spyware but nothing happened.

i even tried CWshredder but now avail.

would like the comp geniuses on this forum to help me out as soon as possible please

will the two spyware above do harm to my comp?

help please

thanks
aaditya

Rtech · 6th August 2005, 12:19

Try the latest ad-aware SE. you can DL it free from download.com

DCEite · 6th August 2005, 12:25

You can follow these steps:

1. First of all stop using Internet Explorer. It is too prone to spyware attacks. Switch to Mozilla FireFox or Opera.

2. Download Registry Mechanic or any such registry cleaner and clean the registry.

3. Download Xoftspy anti spyware program and clean the computer of any spywares.

4. Download PC-Cillin antivirus or AVG antivirus. Run it and clean any viruses that are detected.

5. At the end of all this, run disk-defrag utility that comes with Windows.

cheatingdeath · 6th August 2005, 13:23

you will have to delete it from the registry

go to run type regedit

browse thru window and search the file and delete it

Dippy · 6th August 2005, 13:49

aadix are you using any P2P softwares . Spyware attacks generally come through these

Dippy

Gordon · 6th August 2005, 14:08

Just download and run one of these:

Microsoft AntiSpyware
Ad-Aware SE

After doing so, do a virus-scan with an up-to-date Anti-Virus Software like Norton or McAfee.

Rehaan · 6th August 2005, 14:10

Stupid question,

But have you updated to the latest adware definitions before running the scan?

cya
R

aadix · 6th August 2005, 15:06

hi guys
thanks for the fast replies.

the anti virus i use is norton antivirus millenium gold edition and all my spyware and anti-virus software are upto date.

gordon i have the windows antispyware software too, it isnt effective against these two spywares

dippy i dont use any p2p software bro.dunno how these two creeped in

will try the registry thing and post back

Quote:

you will have to delete it from the registry

go to run type regedit

browse thru window and search the file and delete it

typed regedit, but saw many files, what are the ones should i delete? all begin with HKEY_XXXX

adya33 · 6th August 2005, 16:14

Solution

Don't go through registry unless you are absolutly sure about it.
If you mess with registry your entire OS will crash.
Becareful, be very careful.

Do let me know if the above link helps

BuRnT RuBbEr · 7th August 2005, 01:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by aadix

hi guys
thanks for the fast replies.

the anti virus i use is norton antivirus millenium gold edition and all my spyware and anti-virus software are upto date.

gordon i have the windows antispyware software too, it isnt effective against these two spywares

dippy i dont use any p2p software bro.dunno how these two creeped in

will try the registry thing and post back

typed regedit, but saw many files, what are the ones should i delete? all begin with HKEY_XXXX

type regedit in start>run..... in the window that shoots up....use edit>find...put the name of the spyware.....u will get some entries...flush them all

and BTW...a word of advice..remove norton antivirus NOW!.....and get AVG FREE....it' downloadable and is performing well on my pc....20 hrs internet uptime daily....

and per chance u get lured to P2p...use "ares"....spyware free....tried and tested

BuRnT RuBbEr · 7th August 2005, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by adya33

Solution

Don't go through registry unless you are absolutly sure about it.
If you mess with registry your entire OS will crash.
Becareful, be very careful.

Do let me know if the above link helps

backup a copy of the registry before hand....use system restore... set recovery point....for that....

and if removal from registry is ineffective..like the things show up again on boot up..and enter the registry.........then u need to disable system restore service, reboot, remove keys, and then reboot....check..and then again restart system restore service ( this is only for Win XP)

Steeroid · 7th August 2005, 05:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by aadix

typed regedit, but saw many files, what are the ones should i delete? all begin with HKEY_XXXX

Saw this a bit late, I hope its not too late - DONT FOOL AROUND WITH THE REGISTRY IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE UPTO.

Ever tried SpyBot? Get it - its free and bloody effective. No one Anti-spyware tool works best - I have Pest Patrol, Ad-Aware, Spybot and Zone Alarm Security Suite and invariably one of them finds a pest that none of the others have.

tsk1979 · 7th August 2005, 13:13

Use ms anti spyware along with AVG anti virus(Its free). While you are at it, use the sygate personal firewall too. With these three things installed, i have not had any spyware/virus problems from the past 2 years, though my freq of using windows is quite low.

adya33 · 7th August 2005, 13:31

Quote:

Use ms anti spyware along with AVG anti virus(Its free

don't forget AVG is FREE only for HOME & NON-COMMERCIAL USE

adya33 · 8th August 2005, 00:36

http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2005...heft-ring.html

the link is regarding spyware
just read to see how damaging spyware can be

6th August 2005, 11:51	#1 (permalink)
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,298	urgent help required with spyware hi guys my comp's been suffering from spyware from a week's time. these two spyware arent just leaving my comp 1. effectivebandtoolbar 2. coolWWWsearch.leftovers have spybot search and destroy, spyware blaster and windows antispyware loaded. all remove the spyware once and then when the scan is run again it re appears back. unable to check my mails from a week! i tried antivir which a few forums claim removes the 2 mentioned spyware but nothing happened. i even tried CWshredder but now avail. would like the comp geniuses on this forum to help me out as soon as possible please will the two spyware above do harm to my comp? help please thanks aaditya __________________ "live to ride,ride to eliminate"

6th August 2005, 12:19	#2 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	Try the latest ad-aware SE. you can DL it free from download.com __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

6th August 2005, 13:23	#4 (permalink)
cheatingdeath BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260	you will have to delete it from the registry go to run type regedit browse thru window and search the file and delete it __________________ YoUr CaR DoEs NoT HaVe a BrAiN, So iT's DoUbLy ImPoRtAnT YoU UsE YoUrS.

6th August 2005, 13:49	#5 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,500 View My Garage	aadix are you using any P2P softwares . Spyware attacks generally come through these Dippy __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

6th August 2005, 14:08	#6 (permalink)
Gordon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,013 View My Garage	Just download and run one of these: Microsoft AntiSpyware Ad-Aware SE After doing so, do a virus-scan with an up-to-date Anti-Virus Software like Norton or McAfee. __________________ Team-BHP.com > Motorbikes > Yamaha Cafe Racer

6th August 2005, 12:25	#3 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: (Gur)Gaon Posts: 1,898 View My Garage	You can follow these steps: 1. First of all stop using Internet Explorer. It is too prone to spyware attacks. Switch to Mozilla FireFox or Opera. 2. Download Registry Mechanic or any such registry cleaner and clean the registry. 3. Download Xoftspy anti spyware program and clean the computer of any spywares. 4. Download PC-Cillin antivirus or AVG antivirus. Run it and clean any viruses that are detected. 5. At the end of all this, run disk-defrag utility that comes with Windows.

6th August 2005, 14:10	#7 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,620	Stupid question, But have you updated to the latest adware definitions before running the scan? cya R

6th August 2005, 16:14	#9 (permalink)
adya33 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,912	Solution Solution Don't go through registry unless you are absolutly sure about it. If you mess with registry your entire OS will crash. Becareful, be very careful. Do let me know if the above link helps

7th August 2005, 13:13	#13 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,451 View My Garage	Use ms anti spyware along with AVG anti virus(Its free). While you are at it, use the sygate personal firewall too. With these three things installed, i have not had any spyware/virus problems from the past 2 years, though my freq of using windows is quite low. __________________ Reclaiming.....!

8th August 2005, 00:36	#15 (permalink)
adya33 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,912	http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2005...heft-ring.html the link is regarding spyware just read to see how damaging spyware can be

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