Damn spyware

[dtmbb92]

My little sister got on the computer and started clicking on all types of links and going to angelfire. Now our computer is filled with spyware. I've tried using spywareblaster, spybot, adaware, spyhunter, and a couple other programs but none of it seems to get rid of all the mess. I can't even open task manager without it closing itself out as soon as it opens. btw i'm running windows xp. Popups are taking over. any suggestions are appreciated.

Damian

 

[Anubis]

start in safe mode, run spyware programs

if that doesnt work

Format :C

 

[Chronoshock]

Chain your sister to a chair and then reformat. Do not unchain your sister.

 

[JoeKing]

msconfig

 

[Harvey]

Run your anti-spyware software in safe mode.

Get to the command line prompt, and delete ALL cookies. You will have to reset the ones you want to keep, but it is less work than trying to figure out which cookies are the ones you want to get rid of.

 

[Kadarin]

Install Linux on the computer, and just let her TRY to install spyware...

 

[Hossenfeffer]

Which anti-virus program do you use?

Give "HiJack" this a shot. Be careful with it, but run it to get a look at what things are getting loaded.

 

[dtmbb92]

I use Norton Antivirus 2002. I'm about to try running the spyware checkers in safe mode.

 

[mobobuff]

Originally posted by: dtmbb92
My little sister got on the computer and started clicking on all types of links and going to angelfire. Now our computer is filled with spyware. I've tried using spywareblaster, spybot, adaware, spyhunter, and a couple other programs but none of it seems to get rid of all the mess. I can't even open task manager without it closing itself out as soon as it opens. btw i'm running windows xp. Popups are taking over. any suggestions are appreciated.

Damian

You have a virus.


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[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: dtmbb92
I use Norton Antivirus 2002. I'm about to try running the spyware checkers in safe mode.

NAV doesn't help. Get Spybot, AdAware and CWShredder.

 

[TechnoKid]

disable system restore before running any of the spyware stuff.

and CWShredder is awesome at removing spyware trojans.

 

[Gurck]

format & reinstall windows. 10x less trouble.

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: Gurck
format & reinstall windows. 10x less trouble.

agreed. timewise, this is the best way

i have done this too many times

JC

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: Chunkee

Originally posted by: Gurck
format & reinstall windows. 10x less trouble.

agreed. timewise, this is the best way

i have done this too many times

JC

Or keep a Ghost copy around. Even less time wasted

 

[episodic]

Make your sister a limited account. Don't let her on yours.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Quit blaming problems that come from your porn surfing on your poor, sweet, little sister.

 

[gflores]

Hate to say this, but maybe try Firefox? Easiest thing to do would be format or use Ghost Image.

 

[AcidicFury]

Firefox to the rescue!

 

[dtmbb92]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I tried rebooting in safe mode and running spybot and adaware. Didn't seem to help with the closing task manager. Now i'm trying another virus checker. I would reformat but i have so much stuff that i need to backup first.

 

[PanzerIV]

Just tell her be glad she is not EyeMwing's (or something like that) sister or he would have executed her for violating his draconian home security policies. Anybody remember that thread way back? Whatever happened to that guy?

 

[Submit]

1. Reinstall windows over itselft; you will not loose any of your personal files.
2. Before going online, run spyware progs.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Guide To Spyware/Adware/Hijacking removal

 

[jyates]

I like spy sweeper. It found something that was
causing a pop up that other spyware programs
could never find.