Infested with viruses....even e-mail & zip files...

I am using DSL thru sbcglobal.net who utilizes Yahoo. Have been told that
their Messenger service is filled with viruses, but that utilizes my e-mail,
etc. I spoke with tech mgr at SBC and he said it sounds like our browser is
filled with virus or is no good. When attempting to download anything, I am
always shut down. TIA.

Do you have any protection at all?.. a firewall?.. an antivirus program?..

Do you load all types of eye candy stuff?.. Do you load programs without
first checking what you actually get?

Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. they introduce worms, viruses, trojans.. send out information
about you.. slow your computer down..



Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..



First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..



http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/



You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..



http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html



http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/



Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..



http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/



If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..



HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..



http://www.spychecker.com/download/d...ijackthis.html



CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..



CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract..._download.html



For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..



http://www.pchell.com



ALSO.. get yourself a firewall and ant-virus program.. if you can't afford
to pay, there are free ones..



Avast, AVG, Kerio, Sygate, Zonealarm are names that you should run in a
search on the net..



Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..



Good luck..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"I Love LV" <I Love > wrote in message
news:20945F1B-F5BA-40A6-8F56-...
>I am using DSL thru sbcglobal.net who utilizes Yahoo. Have been told that
> their Messenger service is filled with viruses, but that utilizes my
> e-mail,
> etc. I spoke with tech mgr at SBC and he said it sounds like our browser
> is
> filled with virus or is no good. When attempting to download anything, I
> am
> always shut down. TIA.

Try using two separate Antivirus software packages. I use Norton AV and
GRIsoft.

Run a full scan of your system. Get rid of the bugs. If you still have
problems after this, check your browser configuration.




"I Love LV" wrote:

> I am using DSL thru sbcglobal.net who utilizes Yahoo. Have been told that
> their Messenger service is filled with viruses, but that utilizes my e-mail,
> etc. I spoke with tech mgr at SBC and he said it sounds like our browser is
> filled with virus or is no good. When attempting to download anything, I am
> always shut down. TIA.

There are anti virus News Groups specifically for this type of discussion and your query has
nothing to do with the Windows Update News Group.

microsoft.public.scripting.virus.discussion
microsoft.public.security.virus
alt.comp.virus
alt.comp.anti-virus

1) Download the following four items...

McAfee Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

Trend Sysclean Package
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp

Latest Trend Pattern File.
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp

Adaware SE (free personal version v1.05)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Create a directory.
On drive "C:\"
(e.g., "c:\New Folder")
or the desktop
(e.g., "C:\Documents and Settings\lipman\Desktop\New Folder")

Download Sysclean.com and place it in that directory.
Download the Trend Pattern File by obtaining the ZIP file.
For example; lpt396.zip

Extract the contents of the ZIP file and place the contents in the same directory as
sysclean.com.

2) Update Adaware with the latest definitions.
3) If you are using WinME or WinXP, disable System Restore
http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDoc...SysRestore.htm
4) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode and shutdown as many applications as possible
5) Using Trend Sysclean, Stinger and Adaware, perform a Full Scan of your
platform and clean/delete any infectors/parasites found.
(a few cycles may be needed)
6) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using the three
utilities; Trend Sysclean, Stinger and Adaware
7) If you are using WinME or WinXP, Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any
System Restore preferences, (e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
8) Reboot your PC.
9) If you are using WinME or WinXP, create a new Restore point


* * * Please report your results ! * * *

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html




"I Love LV" <I Love > wrote in message
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| I am using DSL thru sbcglobal.net who utilizes Yahoo. Have been told that
| their Messenger service is filled with viruses, but that utilizes my e-mail,
| etc. I spoke with tech mgr at SBC and he said it sounds like our browser is
| filled with virus or is no good. When attempting to download anything, I am
| always shut down. TIA.