I've tried Spybot search and destroy but it still leaves one entry in. I've tried CWShredder but it cannot find any CoolWWWSearch, what's the best solution to my problem?
I've recently downloaded hijackthis, what are the entries I should delete?
2007-11-16 05:36:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If you have "CoolWebSearch in your registry, download the free version of Superantispyware. This software give you automatic updates daily and will find what all other antispyware programs miss.
http://www.superantispyware.com
Perform an indepth scan and then reboot if asked. Best to perform two scans when spyware or a trojan is found and reboot. This way you know for sure that you are safe the spyware or trojan is destroyed.
I use the program myself.
Minddoctor, France
2007-11-16 05:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-25 18:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Derick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you don't have the log posted I can't off hand tell you which entries to delete. And to be honest removing the wrong entries from the log can totally screw up your pc if you don't know what you are doing.
I would suggest this as an alternate solution. Download Spyware Doctor Starter Edition, best spyware remover on the market. Up date it and scan your pc. I would also download SuperAntispyware which has a nack for removing some of the worst malware you can get on your pc. Do complete scans with both of these malware cleaners and they should remove this malware. In some instances booting into safe mode might be necessary to remove this malware as well, but first try it in normal mode.
After you finished with these two scans go to Trend Micro HouseCall online to do a free online scan of your pc to remove and left over malware.
Here are the links:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-Starter-Edition/3000-8022_4-10754824.html
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
Guaranteed to work 100% and totally free. Trust me!
2007-11-16 05:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by Hugh J's Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try running the hijack this reader, it will give you instructions on what should be deleted, just doublecheck the results with a search of the file/program it informs you to delete
HijackReader 1.03 Beta - This is a must to run the program on your own!
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HijackReader_d5385.html
CoolWebShredder (CWShredder) - A small utility for removing the browser hijack CoolWebSearch and it's variants
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/CWShredder.shtml
2007-11-16 06:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by techchick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask Google for a CoolWWWSearch removal tool. If it lists one, download it and run it. If not, run several antispyware scans and if the intruder is still there, you may have to resort to editing your registry to get rid of it. If you are not comfortable doing this, leave it to a tech who has experience in this area. Screwing up your registry can cause the rig not to run at all.
2007-11-16 05:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Coolsearch is the very devil to remove of the computer.CWSShredder may help but if its in the registry you will need expert help.
2007-11-16 06:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Fay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try GarbageClean from
http://www.securemywindows.com
2007-11-16 15:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PCTools products do get good reviews. The good thing is they have free versions of their products. They work great. Spyware Doctor from the Google pack is a must. I highly recommend it. I bought Webroots Spysweeper and spyware doctor finds stuff spysweeper does not. Having both is a perfect combo and I recommend running two anti-spyware products.
PCTools Anti-Virus
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
PCTools Threatfire - Malware Protection
This free tool makes your current anti-virus better. Definite Download
http://www.threatfire.com
PCTools Firewall Plus
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
The Google Pack includes a free starter edition of Spyware Doctor.
http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ai=BZy9nzYgZR_j2KofKmwTgjq3mAezuhSGAyqSDAsWNtwEAEAEgw9-LBTgBUIfas8sEYMnG5YbIo-gZoAGWl5z9A7IBDmZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tyAEC2gEWaHR0cDovL2ZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tL4ACAagDAw&gclid=CJu2m5HWnI8CFSUYagodtkXDew&ciNum=11
Reviews
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136191/article.html
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You can do an online scan for viruses and spyware for free from the major vendors. Some of these require Internet Explorer to run because of Active-X
Trend-Micro
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Computer Associates
http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/
Panda Software
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/
Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/?langid=ie&venid=sym
Mcafee Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/catalog.asp?catid=free
Kaspersky Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Microsoft Protection Scanner
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt
F-Secure
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/olsbeta.shtml
BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
NOD32
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/index.php
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Its good to run two anti-spywares even if some extra resources are taken.
SuperAntiSpyware does an excellent job. AVG's full version gets great reviews.
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware
Microsoft Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Spyware Terminator 2
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
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Anti-Spyware for a cost.
Personally I bought Webroot's Spysweeper, their product is great and well worth the money. Watch Best Buy ads because sometimes it goes on sale for $10 to $15.
Webroot Spysweeper
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/compare/freeware.html?rc=4929
PCTools Spyware Doctor
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
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There are free anti-virus scanners availble. They work well. I like AVG and PCTools anti-viruses the best of the free anti-virus programs.
If you are not willing to spend money it is good to have some kind of anti-virus software
avg
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Avira AntiVir
http://www.free-av.com/
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For a Cost
This is my recommendation for anti-virus. Free are good, but they are not as accurate as the top paid anti-virus software
Top-Tier
Kaspersky
http://www.kasepersky.com
Nod32
http://www.eset.com/
2007-11-16 05:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋