I went to his home and used the software mentioned, and problem solved. When removing Ad/Mal/Spyware, you must double check the details.
-----Original Message----- From: Rupert Bear [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 11:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Lookig for success stories in removing Malware and Spyware... Hi Ivan Well you have all the correct spyware/ adware tools there so the clue has to be in the fact that they have returned. There may be two reasons for this: 1. Your friend is re-visiting the sites where spyware/ adware is being installed again, in which case stay away from these sites, make sure you have activated the "Immunize" feature of Spybot and consider d/l & installing Spywareblaster, which is supposed to be a preventative tool. 2. The spyware/ adware may be removed but a copy is being retained in System Restore and reinstalling itself at every re-boot, in which case your friend will have to temporarily turn off / disable System Restore and run Spybot and AdAware again after checking for the latest updates for each program. I would also suggest running these programs while Windows ME is in Safe Mode You could also run msconfig after all this to ensure only the correct legitimate programs are running at Startup. As a matter of interest perhaps you could tell us what the specific spyware/ adware programs are? You mentioned earlier installing ZA firewall as a second FW and I assume the present FW is Norton? As Janet pointed out earlier it is generally not a good idea to have 2 FW's running because it may well cause conflicts. If your friend is presently using the Norton FW there is an option for the FW to scan all programs on the pc that are web enabled and you can prevent all these individual programs from being able to dial out. It is quite surprising just how many programs are capable of dialling home. Good luck Rupert >>>>>>>>>> original message or part thereof <<<<<<<<<< OS [WinME] Protection: Norton [up to date], SpyBot, Adaware, and HijackThis Spyware has been invading my friends PC [cable] at an alarming rate. He has all of the protection downloaded. His "IE" has been "Hijacked," and he has ran and eliminated most of all of the "Malware, "Spyware," and "Adware." Yet, they have returned!!! What to do? Need detailed instructions on removal of the pests. He is now installing "Zonealarm" as a second Firewall. He has Comcast as an ISP. Has anyone had problems with Comcast and security? Thank you, Ivan [FmlyRnn] One bear and no virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by Norton Aunty-Virus. If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT click here <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=129favb5r/M=298184.6191685.7192823.3001176/D=gr oups/S=1705115386:HM/EXP=1111249421/A=2593423/R=0/SIG=11el9gslf/*http://www. netflix.com/Default?mqso=60190075> _____ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
