Everytime I do a search no matter what it is the same stuff comes up first such as "top 10 credit cards" and etc,,, I know I have something as my ad-aware keeps removing some of my index.dat files. I have tried ccleaner, norton 360, Mcafee, ad-aware and although each finds something, I can't seem to get rid of this thing. Any other ideas...None of these come up with anything other than my index.dat files.
2007-06-12 08:16:37 · 6 answers · asked by just_me_28311 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try Adaware2007
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007-Free/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
Make sure its fully updated first before you scan.
2007-06-12 08:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first try to perform a system restore and restore your computer to a date prior to when you noticed the problem had started. You can learn how to do that here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx
If that doesn't work and the programs you've mentioned haven't helped either, I would go to:
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html
Then click on the link that says "Malware removal- HiJackThi Logs go here."
BEFORE CLICKING ON THAT LINK, be sure to read the "Please Click Here Before Posting A Hijackthis⢠Log!" just underneath it. That link will take you through several steps that will allow those who look at what you post to solve your problem.
This site is free, and you won't find a better place to go to get your computer working. You should get help within three days and once someone is helping you, they'll stick with you until your problem is soved--I've used them before on a worm that nothing else would get rid of.
2007-06-12 15:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dusty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one answer to this. You need to get a more powerful and Effective anti-spyware tool.
You can find best anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.remove-spywares.info
You can download and scan your computer for free.
2007-06-16 02:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-12 21:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have malware installed on your system. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
Securing a Personal Machine
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html
OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan in safe mode
If you do not have full time (active) virus protection install (only one) all are excellent:
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn off system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time only.
CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm#uninstall
Shoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
Vundo Fix and
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html
VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
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Additional run this time and monthly.
Microsoft Update "Custom Mode" install everything
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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RootkitRevealer v1.71
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Security/RootkitRevealer.mspx
Rootkit Removal Guide
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html
Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-06-12 15:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try housecall.trendmicro.com
3rd party registry cleaner:
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2416861-10403378
2007-06-12 15:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by basscleff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋