HOW TO REMOVE SPYWARE, ADWARE, MALWARE, etc
Download and install, then you *MUST* update the programs prior to running to be sure they have the latest definitions, then run the programs below. They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware, as what one does not detect the other may. It is important that you do all the steps and follow all directions carefully: IMPORTANT: Before trying to remove spyware using the programs below, download a copy of LSPFIX from the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection. http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze for you. CWShredder: Free http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free http://download.com.com/3000-8022-1..tml?tag=lst-0-2 AdAware: Free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ HiJackThis: - Free Go to http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html , or http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#hjt and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan". When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log" button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is. Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix anything yet. Open the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy. Then you can go here to post you log: Jim Eshelman's site here: AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section: http://forum.aumha.org/ Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here: http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/ or Net-Integration here: http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-..=ST;f=27;t=6949 or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx You will need to register to open a new thread to post you log. It is free, and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides this service. Once registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to open. Then start a new post and post your log. The experts there will analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at least a few hours or a days time for a response, depending on when you post the log Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted. But, you must still return to the site of your answer HJT Tutorial http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for..showtutorial=42
