DSL Fast but messed up my XP settings- Adware?Spyware?

From: Alppasta (Alppasta.1f66sz_at_pcbanter.net)
Date: 11/03/04 

Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:30:12 +0000

David H. Lipman Wrote:
> 1) Download the following three items...
>
> Trend Sysclean Package
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp
>
> Latest Trend signature files.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
>
> Adaware SE (personal free version)
> 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.
> Dowload the signature files (pattern files) by obtaining the ZIP file.
> For example; lpt228.zip
>
> Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same
> directory as
> sysclean.com.
>
> 2) Update Adware 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
> 5) Using both the Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware, 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 both the
> Trend Sysclean utility and Adaware
> 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
>
> You can also try some of the below online scanners.
>
> Trend:
> http://housecall.antivirus.com
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com
>
> F-Secu
> http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
>
> McAfee:
> http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp
>
> Panda:
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
>
> Kaspersky:
> http://www.kaspersky.com/de/scanforvirus
>
> Symantec:
> http://security.symantec.com/
>
> BitDefender
> http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/license.php
>
> Freedom Online scanner
> http://www.freedom.net/viruscenter/index.html
>
>
> * * * Please report your results ! * * *
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Alppasta" Alppasta.1f2hh0@pcbanter.net wrote in message
> news:Alppasta.1f2hh0@pcbanter.net...
> |
> | I have just gotten Verizon DSL. I have a router with a firewall and
> I
> | have a software firewall. I have a virus detect and several
> | adware/spyware programs. All the software programs I have say the
> | machine is clean. The second I plug into the internet, several EXE
> | files begin running in the backround and I get my IE homepage
> changed
> | to "SLOTCH.COM" my favorites sites get added to with bookmarks I did
> | not request and I get bombarded with software pushes from unknown
> | sources. Any options besides rebooting XP software and starting
> | over?????
> | I can't even get help because I can't stay on the internet long
> without
> | getting slammed with stuff.
> |
> |
> | --
> | Alppasta

Thanks Dave for all your help. I didn't want you to think all of your
effort was going unoticed. I will definitely do what you suggest and
let you know how it turns out. I have not had time yet but I will get
to it shortly. Thanks again for taking the time ...I'll report soon.
Alppasta 

-- 
Alppasta

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