The object is software/folder manager, or that is at least what XoftSpySE told me when I did a scan with it. It Xoft says that it is a sever risk and I can't get rid of it. Help.
2007-03-09 11:41:12 · 2 answers · asked by Michael M 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Xoft was listed as crapware on several major sites including spywarewarrior.com. It's since been removed (after changing names several times) but I would still be leery. After extensive Googleing Xoft is the only one (usually) finding the toobar. Still, suspecting a malware infection is hard on the nerves and where there is one there is probably more. It's best to do a thorough house cleaning. Follow the steps below. Also: I'll add the link to techsupportforums.com again at the bottom of the 'sources' box. This is a great, free site for killing these critters. Make sure to give detailed info like OS (XP Pro Sp2 for example), symptoms, and the steps you've taken to correct it. Read the stickies in the HiJack This section for more detailed info.
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
1st A:Many versions of malware can, and do, hide in your system restore files. If you are sure you have a malware infection, go to Start-->Control Panel-->System and click on the System Restore tab and put a check in the 'Turn off System Restore' box. Turn it back on after you are clean and create a new Restore Point.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Lavasofts's Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SaferNetworking's SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
We all hate the 'weekly' stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.
If this doesnt fix the problem, create a free account at techsupportforum.com and download HiJackThis. Just enter the "HiJackThis Log Help" section of the forum. Follow the instructions given and you'll soon be free of malware. There are other sites but this a good, free site! DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.
2007-03-11 06:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by BoNe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Download it onto internet explorer (it doesn't work with firefox) 2. at the top where it says "file"/"Edit"etc... 3. Click "View" 4. Click "Toolbars" 5. If you have successfully downloaded the toolbar it will appear as "Google"
2016-03-28 22:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Niketa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋