Re: aua.boot

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/24/03 

Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:41:05 +0800

It is essential to check for spyware/hijackware/foistware.

Go to IE tools, internet options, general tab. Click on the cache settings
button and then 'view objects'. Delete anything you don't recognise. If you
are unsure, or no objects appear, for diagnosis purposes I REALLY like
BHODemon, available at http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm. It
does not need installing - simply unzip and run the EXE programme. It is
very easy to use.

I find this programme is a better option than IE6's ability to turn off
"Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)". This disables
*all* plug-ins and makes troubleshooting very difficult.

Many people like AdAware, available at www.lavasoft.de . Make sure you keep
the signature files up to date and remember, AdAware may only remove the
current installation of spyware; it may not do anything about software that
reinstalls itself, so unless you want to get stuck in an endless loop of
hijack/cleanout/hijack/cleanout make sure you get rid of whatever is
installing the junk. See my Troubleshooting advice for information about
how to track down and get rid of spyware completely.
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot

An excellent replacement for AdAware is Spybot. Again, it is a free
programme which can be downloaded from:
http://spybot.eon.net.au/ 

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Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
"Homer's Girl" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:031501c3b220$49e9c2e0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> This particular file keeps popping up wanting to access my
> internet connection.  McAfee states that it reccommends
> that access should be denyied, that there have been
> updates to this file since last access.  My question is:
> What the heck is an aua.boot and should I continue to deny
> it access to the internet?  I'm not a total idiot to
> computers, I know the basics and can do some cool things
> with them but I have not idea what that is!  Please
> help! :)
> Thanks  :)