Damn F*cki*g Spyware etc!

[cutebunny04]

Ok, recently i have had alot of messages pop up saying my PC is infected with spyware / adware... i recently installed windows again and forgot to install my spyware programs etc. when i installed the software to remove all the crap on my PC, it stated it had removed it all, 1 day later im getting the same messages again. i scanned my PC a second time and it found nothing....i done it a third time and nothing...

im currenty using Webroot spy sweeper. ive also noticed that im unable to change certain settings in my controll pannel, im only able to press accept and cancell... so annoying because when im playing DAOC it keeps taking me to windows and im getting pop ups telling me to buy and download spyware software..

Any advice would be great. thanks

Edit: Can i just add i cant even change my homepage!!

 

[cutebunny04]

Ok im scared now..lol. just had a message saying my PC needs to be shut down in 1 min, save all work etc. timer went to 0 and didnt do nothing.. took me to a webpage instead and told me to download and install spyware program.. but i already have one ffs QQ..

 

[Ctuchik]

Ok im scared now..lol. just had a message saying my PC needs to be shut down in 1 min, save all work etc. timer went to 0 and didnt do nothing.. took me to a webpage instead and told me to download and install spyware program.. but i already have one ffs QQ..

get as many as u can get. theres not 1 program that covers all the spyware out there.

 

[cutebunny04]

Gah means spending more money on damn software.. is there not a free one i can download that will remove the threats also?

 

[cutebunny04]

Any why cant i change any of my settings in my Control Pannel.. please help someone

 

[Krakatau]

Test a few FREE online scanners/ad-removers:

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.lavasoft.de (ad-aware)

And please, notice that those pesky pop-ups saying your PC is infected is very often (if not all the time) just a step into getting into more trouble...
Often it removes some stuff and installs some other crap you can't easily get rid off.

If you run those 3 I listed above, I think chances are pretty good you'll get sorted.

 

[Alan]

firefox (no popups), ad-aware, an antivirus programme and a firewall have done me well so far.

Im using hte one from lavasoft too - pretty good.

 

[Demon2k3]

can you post an screenie? i know an excelent way to remove an malware called spyaxe/spyfalcon. worked for me first time i tried and no malwares so far.

 

[E_E]

Never had virus, spyware or anything..
even tho never had any spyware prg, firewall, antivirus prg or stuff like that. only thing iam using is google pop up stopper it worked so far
maybe ive been lucky i dunno...

 

[SethNaket]

If you get popups saying you are infected, then you are infected. The infection is the program that creates the popup. The forum in this link has removal instructions for most of these malware, but from your description I can't tell which one you have.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

Most of them are similar and only differ in filenames and which program they tell you to buy. I'm sure you'll be able to find out which one you have if you look through the posts there.

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

www.hitmanpro.nl

and erm... stop visiting them "free" pr0n sites dude

 

[cutebunny04]

Ok thanks for replys. but im still worried about not being able to change any settings in my controll pannel... i can only click the Ok button and the Cancel button.

Anyone know why

 

[echome]

www.hitmanpro.nl

More info please, looks nice - but since I don't understand it I don't want to install it hehe.

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

www.hitmanpro.nl

More info please, looks nice - but since I don't understand it I don't want to install it hehe.

hehe, it's a script-like program that just operates several other programs, and runs a fast test where it feels that the other programs are lacking. down a bit on that page is a list of programs Hitman Pro uses to clear your PC from spyware

I got it running on my PC for several years now, and it works like a charm though your firewall might pop up a fair few times during the process (due to each program requesting internet access for updates etc)

 

[Krakatau]

Ok thanks for replys. but im still worried about not being able to change any settings in my controll pannel... i can only click the Ok button and the Cancel button.

Anyone know why

First run a few scans with different scanners, then get back if problem is still there

And settings in control panel ? The controlpanel consists of a few different programs/Settings you can run - don't quite get what you mean by only being able to click OK and Cancel button...A screenie might help..
Maybe you're not logged as administrator and you don't have permissions to change anything ?

 

[Commandment]

www.hitmanpro.nl

and erm... stop visiting them "free" pr0n sites dude

that proggie scared me the mouse moving all by itself :< i had to get rid of it !!

 

[Killswitch]

It's not free, but I think the cost is under UK£10.

http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

It also kind of looks like ass, but it's far and away the best spyware-killer out at the moment. Did some tests (Norton Ghost on a horribly spywared old PC) and tried about 10 different free and paid for anti-spyware tools. Spyware Doctor was the only one that caught and removed everything without manual intervention.

And no, I don't work for them

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

that proggie scared me the mouse moving all by itself :< i had to get rid of it !!

It changed a bit now... it doesn't merely move the mouse as much anymore

 

[Konah]

Spybot S&D is free and will perma block many bad website (use the immunize function) that are the source of these infections (free screensaver, free ringtone, porn sites etc)

NOD32 free 30day trial of probably the best AV package around atm, 30 days should be plenty to clean your pc

ZoneAlarm a good free software firewall.

 

[Hawkwind]

Personally use spybot and adaware sweeping every 2 weeks at a minimum. For Firewall I use Agnitum Outpost:

http://www.agnitum.com/

I did have the free version of Zone Alarm installed but for no apparent reason, every few weeks, it would stop two other PC's and a laptop connecting though to the Internet Gateway on the main. Totally bizarre and never explained. Switched to agnitum and never looked back - great Firewall and easy to configure.

 

[Aileanara]

I had a similar virus/spyware not long ago
I was lucky because I had only recently done a safe system restore point.

If your last safe system restore point is not going to cause you any hassle (with outdated program updates etc) I suggest this is easy and quick way to remove this virus/spyware.
It worked for me.

I now use Spybot, Spyblocker and Adaware has well as my bundled Norton.
Spyblocker is pretty usefull has its got a function that locks your home page (just remeber if you want to change it yourself you will have to unlock it using spyblocker)

 

[Nullifidian]

HijackThis is another good one (not noob friendly).

 

[Gahn]

If u got that shutdown thingie most likely u got Blaster Worm or something similar exploiting a security issue of Windows OS fixed ages ago.
Clean it with a removal software and patch all u can from windows update.

 

[Megalodon]

18 Days of Reckless Computing:

http://wired.com/wired/archive/14.06/start.html?pg=6

 

[Gamah]

Not read the thread so sorry if this has been said before, but spybot search & distroy used to be good.

 

[confused]

hehe, it's a script-like program that just operates several other programs, and runs a fast test where it feels that the other programs are lacking. down a bit on that page is a list of programs Hitman Pro uses to clear your PC from spyware

Leave it on over night as it's not exactly fast.. with all tests selected it takes a few hours

Might be more advisable, to go to downloads.com and get

Ad-Aware
Spybot
AVG
CCleaner
Startup Mechanic
Peerguardian 2
and a FW of your chosing, and you'll be fine.

 

[Ingafgrinn Macabre]

Leave it on over night as it's not exactly fast.. with all tests selected it takes a few hours

like I said: "runs a fast test where it feels that the other programs are lacking." meaning that the full test isn't fast, but besides hitman pro running all those other programs, it also has a scanner of its own which he uses to scan things he feels the other programs should've done aswell. Like an augmented test.
The full suite ain't fast, just that little test of himself is.

 

[Dood]

Never had virus, spyware or anything..
even tho never had any spyware prg, firewall, antivirus prg or stuff like that. only thing iam using is google pop up stopper it worked so far
maybe ive been lucky i dunno...

haha this post made me laugh big time

You have no way of detecting these evil programs but u are sure u havent got any...rofl

With no firewall it takes often less then 10 mins after u connect for a random operator trojan to reach and install itself into your system. (just install detection alert in Symantec and u see how long it take before spiders find and try accessing your system)

But you have now way of stopping this or even detecting it .. so you CANT have it on you computer then hehe

Yeah!! I guess you are very lucky

 

[Svartmetall]

format c: /u /c

 

[Darzil]

format c: /u /c

And don't forget fdisk /mbr in case a virus gets it's teeth in tight.

Darzil