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well yesterday i got some sort of aspyware program on y taskbar. every 5 minutes or so it pops up sayin: "System Alert! System has etected a number of spyware programs…….Click here to get an up to date spyware removal program" and then it takes me to Spydawn. how do i remove this crap, it's annoying. can anyone provide software, links or other useful info on how to emove this? the best answer will recieve 10 points
FREE 90 day trial = http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html + http://www.superantispyware.com
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 +
SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard – Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
+ MS Windows Defender — http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx = [L=Windows Defender]http://www.microsoft.com/defender – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
and
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
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 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.
IE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
Eliminate Spyware = http://ralphcaddell.com/pchelp/spyware.htm
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
http://www.scanwith.com/
To make sure you are not getting a spoofed webpage, Right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/olive green/apply/ok/ok
Siteadvisor.com = http://www.siteadvisor.com
"Know Who You are Dealing with on the Internet; Verifies that a site is safe before you send personal data. Behind the simple interface, you are protected by 54 automatic verification tests that inform you of the potential risks." = ]http://www.callingid.com/Default.aspx
http://www.globalarray.net/user/shotzy/informativelinks.html = A Gathering of Informative Links
http://www.virgin.net/technology
6StarReviews.com reviews the top Adware and Spyware Removal software = http://adware-spyware-removal.6starreviews.com
http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File = http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
How to Remove Spyware, Adware and Keep your PC Clean = http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=spyware&hl=en + http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=spyware&search=Search
Spy Sweeper-safely detects and removes more traces of spyware including Trojans, adware, keyloggers and system monitoring tools (e.g. Gator, Xupiter, Backorifice and others).= http://www.webattack.com/get/spysweeper.html + http://www.webattack.com/Shareware/security/swantispy.html or = http://www.snapfiles.com/get/spysweeper.html
How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware = http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial101.html#remove
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051 = How on earth did I get infected with all that spyware in the first place? = http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html
Defining Malware: FAQ = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/alerts/info/malware.mspx
http://home.planet.nl/~kleyn080/Spywareinfoen.html
http://metallica.geekstogo.com/BFUinstructions.html
http://www.cexx.org/hphijack.htm
http://spywarewarrior.com/
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
http://www.getsafeonline.org
http://www.technibble.com/categories/viruses-adware-spyware/
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/techfiles/ie7-surf-safe.html = How to surf more safely with Internet Explorer 7
http://www.virustotal.com
http://www.virusscan.jotti.org
http://www. scanner.virus.org
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use
( http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates +
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
Do all of ththe following in SAFE MODE if possible; safe mode – (click on link if "how to" steps needed)
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:41:43 AM, on 2/24/2010
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18882)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe
C:\Windows\system32\csrss.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\csrss.exe
C:\Windows\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\Windows\system32\services.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Windows\System32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\BDT\BDTUpdateService.exe
C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\CommandService.exe
c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lxbmcoms.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot – Search & Destroy\SDWinSec.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\hp\support\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 4200 Series\LXBMmon.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\hp\kbd\kbd.exe
C:\Windows\system32\csrss.exe
C:\Windows\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\hp\support\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 4200 Series\LXBMmon.exe
C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GDllCmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot – Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERANTISPYWARE.EXE
C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
C:\Users\Amy\Documents\RCA Detective\RCADetective.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avcenter.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\hp\kbd\kbd.exe
C:\Users\Amy\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Users\Amy\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Users\Amy\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Users\Amy\Documents\Downloads\HiJackThis (2).exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=71&bd=Presario&pf=desktop
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.comcast.net/
R0 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Windows Internet Explorer provided by Comcast
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O1 – Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 – BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper – {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} – C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 – BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper – {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} – C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 – BHO: Browser Defender BHO – {2A0F3D1B-0909-4FF4-B272-609CCE6054E7} – C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\BDT\PCTBrowserDefender.dll
O2 – BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter – {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgssie.dll (file missing)
O2 – BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection – {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} – C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 – BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper – {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 – BHO: SingleInstance Class – {FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081} – C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\YTSingleInstance.dll
O3 – Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar – {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} – C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O3 – Toolbar: PC Tools Browser Guard – {472734EA-242A-422B-ADF8-83D1E48CC825} – C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\BDT\PCTBrowserDefender.dll
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: c:\hp\support\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: C:\HP\KBD\KbdStub.EXE
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\On-Screen OSD Indicator\OSD.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 4200 Series\lxbmmon.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark 4200 Series Fax Server] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 4200 Series\fm3032.exe" /s
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe" -scheduler
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [eFax 4.3] "C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GDllCmd.exe" /R
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\HP\DVDPlay\DPService.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe" -scheduler
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Users\Amy\AppData\Local\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot – Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 – HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 – HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 – HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 – HKUS\S-1-5-21-2823891666-24172096-2307476872-500\..\Run: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun (User 'Administrator')
O4 – Startup: OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE
O4 – Startup: RCA Detective.lnk = C:\Users\Amy\Documents\RCA Detective\RCADetective.exe
O4 – Global Startup: eFax 4.3.lnk = C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GTray.exe
O9 – Extra button: Send to OneNote – {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} – C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 – Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote – {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} – C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 – Extra button: Research – {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} – C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 – Extra button: (no name) – {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} – C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 – Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot – Search & Destroy Configuration – {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} – C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O13 – Gopher Prefix:
O16 – DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) – http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/QuickTime/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 – DPF: {C1FDEE68-98D5-4F42-A4DD-D0BECF5077EB} (EPUImageControl Class) – http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/wl/activex/eBay_Enhanced_Picture_Control_v1-0-29-0.cab
O16 – DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) – http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 – DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} – http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O18 – Protocol: skype4com – {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} – C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 – Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon – C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 – Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) – Avira GmbH – C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 – Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) – Avira GmbH – C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 – Service: Apple Mobile Device – Apple Inc. – C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 – Service: Bonjour Service – Apple Inc. – C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 – Service: Browser Defender Update Service – Threat Expert Ltd. – C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\BDT\BDTUpdateService.exe
O23 – Service: Canon Camera Access Library 8 (CCALib – Canon Inc. – C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL\CALMAIN.exe
O23 – Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) – Unknown owner – c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe (file missing)
O23 – Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) – Macrovision Corporation – c:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 – Service: iPod Service – Apple Inc. – C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 – Service: LeapFrog Connect Device Service – LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. – C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\CommandService.exe
O23 – Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) – Lexmark International, Inc. – C:\Windows\System32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 – Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) – Hewlett-Packard Company – c:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 – Service: lxbm_device – – C:\Windows\system32\lxbmcoms.exe
O23 – Service: RoxMediaDB9 – Sonic Solutions – c:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\9.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB9.exe
O23 – Service: SBSD Security Center Service (SBSDWSCService) – Safer Networking Ltd. – C:\Program Files\Spybot – Search & Destroy\SDWinSec.exe
O23 – Service: PC Tools Auxiliary Service (sdAuxService) – PC Tools – C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe
O23 – Service: PC Tools Security Service (sdCoreService) – PC Tools – C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe
O23 – Service: stllssvr – MicroVision Development, Inc. – c:\Program Files\Common Files\SureThing Shared\stllssvr.exe
O23 – Service: XAudioService – Conexant Systems, Inc. – C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
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No one is completely protected against spyware and malware. If you are looking for a Windows 7 spyware scanner, here are the TOP 5 free spyware removal tools that will help you to get rid of spyware, malware, viruses, trojans and other malicious files.
Our top choice to secure Windows 7 and remove malware is: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
A very fast scanner that can quickly scan your complete system in less than 8 minutes. During my tests on an infected system, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware had found 3 malicious objects after only a few minutes (Lavasoft’s Adaware hadn’t found anything, not even after 30 minutes).
Malwarebytes scanner had found 9 objects after only 4 minutes:
2. Spybot Search & Destroy Spyware
One of the best free spyware scanner is Spybot “Search & Destroy”. Unfortunately, the Spybot has compatibility issues with Lavasoft’s Adaware. Although this spyware removal tools looks a bit outdated it is an award-winning solution to protect your PC from malware.
3. SUPERAntiSpyware
A very advanced free spyware scanner that can even protect your homepage from any changes. Spyware and malware often tries to change your homepage, but no longer! Thanks to SUPERAntiSpyware your homepage and system will be protected. If you are an advanced user, I recommend to use this scanner instead of “Spybot” or “Malwarebytes” solution.
4. Lavasoft’s Adaware: Anti-Spyware + Anti-Rootkit
Probably the most popular spyware scanner. Considering that it is so popular it might be a threat, because spyware & malware creators often create files that will not be recognized by popular tools and can only be removed with “specialized” advanced anti-hijacking tools.
My advice: The free malware scanners above are a better choice, but if you want to completely get rid of everything it can’t hurt to check with Adaware as well.
5. Windows Defender: Built-in Scanner
The built-in Windows 7 spyware & malware scanner can be downloaded for genuine Windows XP copies as well.
Although it rarely finds any spyware for me it is a great Windows Vista and Windows 7 feature, because it improves the overall PC security on modern PC’s (many machines connected to the internet are not protected, so a built-in scanner can help to reduce DoS attacks and other “global” threats). By default it is scanning your system daily, which you can turn off under “Tools”, “Settings”, “Automatic Scanning”. You should only disable daily automatic scanning if you have any other spyware scanner on your system:
Infected Registry Keys (Test Results)
Should you find the following registry keys on your system, you now know that your system is infected:
Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{ef34404a-747c-81d8-843a-d938e181273d} (Adware.BHO.FL) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\de__q5-3y-k (Adware.LoudMo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\AppDataLow\HavingFunOnline (Adware.BHO.FL) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{05835922-9a6a-ce98-5cf9-c27e430bb174} (Adware.AdRotator) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{05835922-9a6a-ce98-5cf9-c27e430bb174} (Adware.AdRotator) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Windows 7 Firewall
If you are looking for a good Windows 7 Firewall, you might want to read the following posts:
Secure Windows 7: What is a good firewall solution for Windows 7?
My guess is that your anti-spyware app is only detecting tracking cookies.
Cookies are just small .txt (text) files that by themselves cannot hurt your computer. Cookies are “set” by almost every web-site that you visit, on every visit. You can delete all your cookies today and by tomorrow you will have dozens again just be visiting web-sites.
Cookies do NOT slow down a computer, at least the first million or so that you might have on your computer!
They are not a virus or spyware, BUT some people consider “tracking” cookies to be an invasion of privacy.
Tracking cookies are usually “3rd party cookies” from advertising servers. They can track your movements around the web in order to deliver to you customized, targeted advertising.
It all depends on ones personal level of paranoia, whether one considers tracking cookies some kind of threat. Some anti-spyware programs do not even report tracking cookies as even a minor threat.
Children are about the only people that are always nervous about cookies. Because cookies are an easy way for Mommy and Daddy to find out exactly what their darling ‘lil b@$^@#d$ have been looking at on the web.
If you are using Internet Explorer for a browser, A simple change of a setting can let you permanently block all 3rd party (tracking) cookies. (Much easier then constantly removing them!) Go to tools > internet options > privacy > advanced > check-mark “override automatic cookie handling” > third party cookies > tick “block” > ok > ok.
Personally, If I happen to remember it, I will delete my cookies every 6 months or so
Cookies are much ado about nothin’.








