I can't find this SpywareNukerInstaller.exe anywhere in my files. Could it be hidden?

Question

I've narrowed it down to installed files but it is not there.My Norton Virus scan still say's it is there. Do they hide these under different names so you can't find?

Answer 1

Check with other sites (the above person named a lot) to make sure they come up with the same file. If they do, try restarting your computer in safe mode and running Norton again. (directions http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true)

Actually, I'd run a scan in safe mode even if nothing else is catching it.

Answer 2

Free Security Analyizer:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsa2/default.mspx

Phishing Defense:
http://www.onguardonline.gov/phishing.html

Free Anti-virus:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Other Anti-virus help:
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/
http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html

Free Online Virus Checks:
http://onlinescan.avast.com/
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus.html
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp

Free Anti-Adware/Malware/Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php Very good for newbies!

Answer 3

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-090514-3733-99&tabid=3