Re: Weird "program" in my registry
From: Jurren Bouman (jubo.linux_at_euronet.nl)
Date: 05/25/03
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Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 08:31:19 +0200
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At Sunday 25 May 2003 06:46 Donna wrote:
> I'm not sure I have the correct newsgroup to ask this
> question - but not being computer/technically minded, I
> hope you'll excuse me...
>
> I downloaded a program that clears out "junk" left over
> from programs you uninstall. Using this and looking thru
> the list of programs etc. on the list of
> what's on my registry, I came across this weird looking
> thing and have no idea what it is, if it's essential
> etc...
>
> The "author" is FHsbccfs
>
> The "software" is BeesfttHsbccfs!Cvtjoftt
>
>
> Maybe it's just me, but I think these "names" look a bit
> suss!
> I use Windows XP Pro (new user) and Office 2000 Prof. I
> have some downloaded games and some other software - but
> even so, I still think the above looks a bit odd and I'm
> worried in case it is spyware or something more sinister.
>
> Can you help?
>
> Thanks,
> Donna
Best way to find out is to install anti-virus software and a SpyWare
detector program.
Do an online scan at:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/
and/or:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Download and install Ad-Aware:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Install a free firewall from:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
or:
http://www.sygate.com/
Get anti-virus software:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;49500
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Jurren Bouman
email: jubo.linux@euronet.nl
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