Tim
Fri Oct 08 12:46:44 CDT 2004
Getting rid of the problem...
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1) Run a full virus scan in Safe Mode - www.clamwin.org is a very good open
source / free one to use
2) Run a full Stinger scan in Safe Mode -
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
3) Install and run LavaSoft AdAware -
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
4) For specific virus infections, manual instructions may need to be
followed - post up what (if anything) is detected and we will advise
5) Download and run HijackThis (HJT)
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
6) Verify the files that you see in the HJT log using
http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/search.php
7) Use HJT to remove offending files
Stopping it happen again..
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1) Download a pop-up blocker - eg toolbar.google.com
2) Install Lavasoft AdAware and run regular scans, or just leave it and
have it handy for when problems start recurring.
3) Keep your AV software up to date
4) Enable Internet Connection Firewall
5) Stay vigilant. Don't bother opening non-work related email attachments,
or install an on-access virus scanner so that it doesn't matter if you do.
6) Keep up to date with the latest threat trends -
http://www.symantec.com/press/2004/n040920b.html
7) Look at a host IPS - eg www.prevx.com to cover your machine between when
a virus hits the wild and when a patch is finally released that fixes it.
Average time is roughly 6 days.
8) ..and finally, make sure all your patches are up to date. The MSBA is
very good at this -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
"Judy" <Judy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EABB1F3C-B5C5-482C-A34D-F1DB5E7717E2@microsoft.com...
> how do I get rid of this hijacker? Tried spysweeper and it keeps coming
back.