Re: Adware virus in Temp

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Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:19:02 -0800

Everything seem to be ok . Thanks alot

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Marc" <Marc@discussions.microsoft.com>
>
> | How do I get rid of Adware in my Temp File and Registry . I have Spybot
> | Search & Destroy . But when I run NAV 2005 it still shows about 31 adware
> | viruses in my Registry and Temp file and NAV fails to delete them . Any help
> | would be much appreciated
> | --
> | Suicidal-One
>
> Adware are NOT viruses !
>
> Adware are non-viral malware.
>
> Dump the contents of the IE Temporary Internet Folder cache (TIF)
>
> start --> settings --> control panel --> internet options --> delete files
>
> 1) Download the following four items...
>
> McAfee Stinger
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend Pattern File.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Ad-aware SE (free personal version v1.05)
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Create a directory.
> On drive "C:\"
> (e.g., "c:\New Folder")
> or the desktop
> (e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")
>
> Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
> Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt518.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
> sysclean.com.
>
> 2) Update Ad-aware with the latest definitions.
> 3) If you are using WinME or WinXP, disable System Restore
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm
> 4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible
> 5) Using Trend Sysclean, Stinger and Ad-aware, perform a Full Scan of your
> platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
> (a few cycles may be needed)
> 6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using the three
> utilities; Trend Sysclean, Stinger and Ad-aware
> 7) If you are using WinME or WinXP, Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any
> System Restore preferences, (e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
> 8) Reboot your PC.
> 9) If you are using WinME or WinXP, create a new Restore point
>
> * Please report your results ! *
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>
>

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