Re: Haldex popup

From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 09/10/04

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    Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:02:52 -0700

    anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:

    > Thank you for the reply BUT I have downloaded the current
    > virus defintions form Symantec...downloaded Adaware,
    > Spybot,Xsoftdpy and ran them in safemode after the
    > updates...and still am getting the Thawte Code Signing,
    > searchfind info and Haldex Ltd popups. I have used the
    > search feature in the registry and deleted anythign related
    > to Thaawte and Halidex...do you have any more suggestions
    > PLEASE!!!!

    Xsoftspy is betrayalware. By installing it, you have probably added more
    spyware to your system. Additionally, it is reported that Xsoftspy
    reports infections where none exist. Here is information on that:

    http://spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php?t=1154

    Now, once again, run these programs (all of which you can get from
    http://www.majorgeeks.com under Spyware Tools):

    Ad-aware
    Spybot Search & Destroy
    HijackThis
    About:Buster

    Update Ad-aware and Spybot before using them. Scan in Safe Mode. Make
    sure you can view all hidden files and extensions from Folder Options.
    If you have ME or XP, disable System Restore. Enable it again after the
    system is clean.

    Install a firewall. You can get a free one from either ZoneAlarm or
    Sygate. Do not connect to the Internet again until you have a firewall
    installed.

    When I remove malware, I manually delete bad files as well as run
    removal tools. However, you need a deep knowledge of Windows operating
    systems to do this successfully. You may want to take your machine to a
    good local professional (not a BestBuy or CompUSA type of store) for
    cleaning.

    Good luck,

    Malke 

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