HELP! Spyware.AdvancedKeyLogger?

Question

Hi everyone,

I have Windows XP.

Now I have installed Ad-Aware SE & Spybot and everytime I run these they both pickup 'Spyware.AdvancedKeyLogger' which is shown as located in my 'HKEY clsid\{dee6806c-fb33-d04c-e1c6-8da9b2204850}'.

In both of these programmes I have selected to delete/quarantine this, but in Spybot it says there was a problem, and in Ad-Aware it says I have deleted it. When I run the scans again, it's BACK!

I'm getting so frustrated as I have no idea what to do now. It's the only thing that comes up on my computer in these scans and I just want to get rid of it! It's not actually doing anything noticable to my computer, but just the pure fact that I have a key logger on my computer is driving me crazy! On Ad-Aware it comes up as a number 10 on the TAC? scale, and it is highlighted as a threat.

Can anyone help me out? Is there any way to get rid of it? I can't afford to buy any programmes. Any answer/help that is given will be greatly appreciated.

TIA :)

The exact location of the logger is:

Class ID
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{DEE6806C-FB33-D04C-E1C6-8DA9B2204850}

Thought that might help a little bit.

Answer 1

Download, install and update A² (a-squared) free - A2 - a Freeware Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm, Anti-Dialer and Anti-Spyware (Anti-Malware) Software = http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download .
then shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then AFTER the computer is cleaned,
Disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.

How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware = http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial101.html#remove

Defining Malware: FAQ = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/alerts/info/malware.mspx
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Answer 2

To remove spyware/adware/Trojans/Worms I recommend XoftSpy Se.
XoftSpy Se Features:
Remove Spyware, Adware
Stop Pop-ups
Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses
Clean Registry & Program Errors
Remove harmful registry keys and files
Speed-Up your computer
Destroy harmful hijackers
Helps prevent identity theft
Clean & Optimize your PC

It can be found on this page:

http://www.anti-spywares.info

Download, install and update.
Run full system scan,it is able to find the problems and remove them.
Finally,Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

This is what you do, run your scans in safe mode, this is how.

For Windows XP

If the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.

Begin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.

Now click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.

It is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.

Turn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.

Some Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.

Restart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.

When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.

Windows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.

Answer 4

go to downloads.com and look up Asquared, I think you can still find it there. Download and run it. It will usually take out things that Ad-aware will not. If you have time to sit and watch it scan, do that. I had a trojan horse that I could not get rid of, I finally sat there and watched it, and as it scanned, I would pick it off and delete, and got it out that way. Good luck!

Answer 5

Try using these steps:


download CWShredder

Then,

Run CWShredder first,
then run an ad aware scan
then a spybot scan.

then do your normal everyday antivirus scan,

restart your computer and it shoul dbe gone. If it isnt, your computer will be clean of every other virus :D

Answer 6

If you do not have firefox get it now and use it instead of internet explorer so you dont get any more spyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/

To remove the spyware/trojan/virus run steps 1-2-3

1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html do that now .Update it (Latest updates 04-04-2007) and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode

1b) Run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/avg-anti-spyware-free.html
or
SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version)
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html

2) Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html

3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/list-of-free-anti-virus-software-free.html

Protection once your computer is spyware free
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/protection-once-your-computer-is.html

If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showforum=22

Answer 7

Download Norton, AVG , Avast which are free antivirus software. They do protect your computer and you can keep updating them once in three days or so. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 8

For all computer related problems please check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.