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Smith
01-11-2004, 07:37 AM
ive got this spy ware, and ad-ware 6 pro with the latest build is not pickin it up. Any site any i mean ANY site i try 2 go 2 i get re-directed 2 :

http://smartsearch.ws/

help!!!!

fkdup74
01-11-2004, 07:45 AM
have you tried spybot s&d as well?

Smith
01-11-2004, 07:46 AM
can i get a link 2 spy bot pls? an exact link, cause remember i cant axcess any sites

fkdup74
01-11-2004, 07:51 AM
yeah, give me a sec.........

http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download

here ya go :)

Smith
01-11-2004, 08:02 AM
wow this kicks ass, it picked up all kinds of shit that adware didnt, but once the scan is done, wut do i do? can i exit? is the stuff automatically dealeated?

4th gen
01-11-2004, 08:06 AM
Originally posted by TheCanuk@11 January 2004 - 07:02
wow this kicks ass, it picked up all kinds of shit that adware didnt, but once the scan is done, wut do i do? can i exit? is the stuff automatically dealeated?
you'll need to click on "fix selected problems" then you'll be prompted if you want to delete them :)

fkdup74
01-11-2004, 08:26 AM
Originally posted by TheCanuk@11 January 2004 - 00:02
wow this kicks ass, it picked up all kinds of shit that adware didnt, but once the scan is done, wut do i do? can i exit? is the stuff automatically dealeated?
oh, sorry, yeah, what 4th said :P :lol:
was runnin the virus test that DVD posted
if your not sure about any of em being needed files,
leave em in quarantine for a week or so (theyll be safe there)
make sure you select the 'imunize' button too ;)

and then if you dont have any probs, delete the files out of quarantine
and be sure to check for updates too :)

sharedholder
01-11-2004, 09:52 AM
http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=93051&st=0

Smith
01-12-2004, 10:08 PM
dide, spybot keeps crashing, it loads for like 4 seconds and then crashes, wuts another good spyware thing

fkdup74
01-12-2004, 11:08 PM
try gettin x cleaner from here
http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=93051

sharedholder
01-12-2004, 11:14 PM
http://www.xblock.com/download/xcleaner_free.exe

Edit too late, my speed sucks :lol: :lol:

fkdup74
01-12-2004, 11:17 PM
heh, i figured that was what you treid to post :P

(feck, been playin around with IE settings and now i cant use emoticons)
ummmm, edit, the feckers showin after all :lol:

Smith
01-12-2004, 11:18 PM
AHHHHHHHHHH this spyware/ad ware is being a bitch, thats not pickin it up either.

is thier a better one?, i dont care if i have 2 dl it off kazaa..

pls help, i cant browse the internet at all! :( :angry:

fkdup74
01-12-2004, 11:25 PM
dude, have you checked your IE settings?
look in tools>internet options>settings>view objects
delete all that shit, if you need it later (at a legit site) it'll prompt you
(legit meaning if you do online scans that need installed active x)
and thats another thing, have you AV scanned?
some trojans redirect your browser too..........

Smith
01-12-2004, 11:37 PM
im dlin this thing called avg skan

ill give it a try

longboneslinger
01-12-2004, 11:44 PM
FKDUP74 beat me to it.... :P Sounds more like a trojan/worm than adware. Adware usually just serves up banner ads and pop-ups going off like pagers at a dope dealer pick-nick. Spyware is just that, a spy. It hides in the background and peaks 'over your shoulder', so to speak.

Now some websites are known for redirects. I've been on some that wouldn't let you leave, no matter what you URL you put in, fav's clicked.....you had to close the Window to escape. If your having probs installing spybot or other software, that sounds like a virus. Some virii hijack and re-direct your browser to a certain website. :ph34r:

Empty out your cookie folder & your Windows temp folder. Take out the index.dat file. Make sure that your browser's home page is unaltered. Update your anti-virus and do a FULL system scan. Then after a nice reboot, try to re-install spybot. It's kickass. Update the badboy and let it do a full system scan.

Good luck :01:

sharedholder
01-12-2004, 11:46 PM
Ok , calm down :

http://www.spywareeliminator.com/forum/ind...&hl=smartsearch (http://www.spywareeliminator.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=580&hl=smartsearch)

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php?b...;threadid=19279 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php?board=17;action=display;threadid=19279)

http://www.computing.net/windows2000/wwwbo...orum/55029.html (http://www.computing.net/windows2000/wwwboard/forum/55029.html)

http://www.tweakxp.com/forum/forum_posts_view.asp?TID=8447

http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/8654.html

http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=366...06d833f2e589f50 (http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=3660&sid=5f0025e021dbd5db606d833f2e589f50)

http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportforums/...message.id=2219 (http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=si_virus&message.id=2219)


Hope this helps you, read with attention all this topics.

longboneslinger
01-13-2004, 12:03 AM
:clap: :beerchug: Sharedholder :beerchug: :clap:

Yet again, proof of why he put 'shared' in sharedholder. Outstanding!! :01:
You are the man!


:eek: Now thats a list!! :eek:

Smith
01-13-2004, 12:11 AM
I AM VICTORIOUS!

thx alot guys, i owe ya one!

sharedholder
01-13-2004, 12:15 AM
Originally posted by longboneslinger@13 January 2004 - 00:03
:clap: :beerchug: Sharedholder :beerchug: :clap:

Yet again, proof of why he put 'shared' in sharedholder. Outstanding!! :01:
You are the man!


:eek: Now thats a list!! :eek:
:lol: :) TY.

Smith
01-13-2004, 12:22 AM
SON OF A WHORE. so i figure all is well, so i go 2 unstall avg virus skanner, and it does. and i wana pause a dl so i kicl no i dont want 2 restart now. and about 30 seconds later my comp turns off by itself, and it goes back on saying something about the registry and this avg thing.

and that god damned smart search is bak. i ran shredder, and it removed it, and it worked 4 a min but now shredder acts just like spybot.

ahhh this is pissing me off.

Xero Grid
01-13-2004, 12:56 AM
IT's back!?! That's weird.
Well, the best spyware remover I used was Spy Sweeper 2.2, even though Ad-aware has more feeatures. Don't use the trial, just get the full version (not hard to find). I've also used it to remove trojans, and I've seen it pick up minor viruses.

As for AVG, I would have restarted for an uninstall.
What version did you use? 7.0 is great. The free versionis great too, but not as good as 7.0 pro. With 7.0 you get this great option to do a detailed complete scan. I haven't seen anything yet that can escape it. :P

For cookie removal, and general system performance, check out Window Washer 5, a webroot product, like Spy Sweeper. Great App!

After, cleaning with Spy sweeper, I would use AVG 7.0 detailed complete scan, then clean the registry using RegSeeker (http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm) and then restart.

RegSeeker is free and no install needed.

I have a question though.... What version of Windows are you using? I've never had trouble like that except on systems running Windows ME ::shivers:: Worst os ever....

-- Xero Grid --

fkdup74
01-13-2004, 01:17 AM
Originally posted by longboneslinger@12 January 2004 - 16:03
:clap: :beerchug: Sharedholder  :beerchug:  :clap:

Yet again, proof of why he put 'shared' in sharedholder. Outstanding!! :01:
You are the man!


:eek: Now thats a list!!  :eek:
yeah, he always remembers more links <_< ...... :lol: :P

fkdup74
01-13-2004, 01:23 AM
oops, feck, looks likw we all dropped the ball :(
dude, if you&#39;re runnin xp, TURN OFF SYSTEM RESTORE&#33;
i shoulda remembered before (losin my mind)
if it is a trojan, or maybe even nasty ass spyware,
it can restore itself with system restore

sorry i forgot to mention it before :(
and youll probably have to close all open apps,
maybe even have to go into safe mode (but use that as a last resort)

Horsemen
01-13-2004, 01:29 AM
Get Hi-jack This. Run a scan. Then post your log of the scan at the Spywareinfo Forums.Someone there will tell you what to delete.The site I am leaving you will have all the links you need.Good Luck. http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/

GCNaddict
01-13-2004, 01:46 AM
Originally posted by TheCanuk@12 January 2004 - 23:18
AHHHHHHHHHH this spyware/ad ware is being a bitch, thats not pickin it up either.

is thier a better one?, i dont care if i have 2 dl it off kazaa..

pls help, i cant browse the internet at all&#33; :( :angry:
if its really ticking u off, try this:

1) save ur dloads (the stuff u like/need)
2) reformat your HDD
3) after installing XP (or longhorn :D ) search KaZaA for Zone Alarm Pro v4 (or buy it. its only 30-40 bucks and its worth it (PCMAG sez so at least)

4) set up the settings/the key and ur ready 2 go (btw after u get zaPro, go to the Program Control Tab, make sure the top tab "Main" is selected, hit the "Custom" button in the first frame which sez "Program Control," and then enable "Advanced Program Control." (im so mad that PCMAG didnt do this in their tests&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; THOSE ASS WIPES :angry: )

5) enjoy your new inpenetrable adware-and-spyware-free environment

dopey
01-13-2004, 06:32 AM
you should give the folks at spyware info a chance before you decide to reformat.

here&#39;s the link to the forum and post your hijack this log. someone will help you out: http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

Smith
01-17-2004, 08:06 AM
i got sick of it fuckin with me.

when i deleated avg virus scan it messed up my registry, so instead of repairing i just reformatted ..

i kicked its ass :D