Ad-Aware: a program is outsmarting it. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

-Ever- · 01-28-2004, 03:23 PM

I just reinstalled XP after a format to start fresh. I've barley got anything installed on my computer except for some music programs.
I keep on getting my homepage switched and I'm not even using my browser.
Ad-aware keeps on finding something that I havn't seen before but it keeps on coming back after I delete it.
I think this is it (taken from the quarentine folder):

COOLWEBSEARCH
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obj[0]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Any ideas? I dont have a "main" folder either in Internet Explorer. I already checked...

nanofever · 01-28-2004, 04:13 PM

Might I suggest Spybot: Search and Destroy to compliment Adaware ? http://www.safer-networking.org/

JohnnyRoyale · 01-28-2004, 04:15 PM

Try CWSchredder.

here's a link for it:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

also, HiJaackThis (don't have a link, google can find it) could find it.

Jephree · 01-28-2004, 05:26 PM

I've had similar problems in the past. The above programs DO work well too.

ChickenNinja · 01-28-2004, 08:59 PM

I had something like that too, it replaced google links with links to coolsearch.ws or something. AdAware got rid of it after a couple attempts though.

Ace_O_Spades · 01-28-2004, 09:14 PM

SpyBot kills everything spyware on my pc... i love it

its also faster than ad aware

keef · 01-29-2004, 09:31 AM

adaware is another great utility

also, if you ever consider using mozilla or a varaint, id recommend using adblock...best plugin EVAR!

Spyder_Venom · 01-29-2004, 11:57 AM

make sure you log into safe mode when your using your spyware removal programs. I don't know if thats even an option in XP (win2k on all my machines) but if there is a "safe mode" defently log into it for the removal process. There have been many things that will re-install after ever start up, the only way I was able to get rid of them was through the safe mode startup.

Bill O'Rights · 01-29-2004, 12:19 PM

SpyBot is great. Just remember to keep updating it. I had let it go for awhile, and got infected with a little lovely called "Marsfind".

ToolBag · 01-29-2004, 12:38 PM

SpyBot is my friend, true, as long as you keep it updated it will catch damn near everything! The Jerry Rice of Spy software!

santafe5000 · 01-29-2004, 02:23 PM

I also have SPYWAREBLASTER installed as well as SPYBOT ans AD-AWARE. Coolwebsearch was on the list of new items. I keep the all updated and haven't had any problems.

soccerchamp76 · 01-29-2004, 03:08 PM

I go for the Trifecta: Ad-Aware + Spyware Blaster + Spybot

viejo gringo · 01-29-2004, 05:24 PM

Spybot and Adaware will probably not do it---use the CWShredder that was mentioned above...it was designed to go after that very crap that keeps changing the home page...just had the same experience with my BL's machine..

macmanmike6100 · 01-29-2004, 06:11 PM

and this is yet another reason why I love MacOS X

punx1325 · 01-29-2004, 08:34 PM

Spybot all they way. I have used AdAware and Spybot, I found Spybot easier to use, faster, and has more features.

Grondar · 01-29-2004, 09:16 PM

Having already had AdAware, I checked out SpyBot and was impressed.

I did a scan, didn't really understand what the "results" meant, but upon clicking Fix and deleting, I felt great.

Thanks for sharing SpyBot, as I had not heard of it previously.

01-28-2004, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Ad-Aware: a program is outsmarting it. I just reinstalled XP after a format to start fresh. I've barley got anything installed on my computer except for some music programs. I keep on getting my homepage switched and I'm not even using my browser. Ad-aware keeps on finding something that I havn't seen before but it keeps on coming back after I delete it. I think this is it (taken from the quarentine folder): COOLWEBSEARCH ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ obj[0]=RegValue : SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Any ideas? I dont have a "main" folder either in Internet Explorer. I already checked... __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

01-28-2004, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
nanofever Huzzah for Welcome Week, Much beer shall I imbibe. Location: UCSB	Might I suggest Spybot: Search and Destroy to compliment Adaware ? http://www.safer-networking.org/ __________________ I'm leaving for the University of California: Santa Barbara in 5 hours, give me your best college advice - things I need, good ideas, bad ideas, nooky, ect. Originally Posted by Norseman on another forum: "Yeah, the problem with the world is the stupid people are all cocksure of themselves and the intellectuals are full of doubt."

01-28-2004, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	Try CWSchredder. here's a link for it: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe also, HiJaackThis (don't have a link, google can find it) could find it. __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

01-28-2004, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jephree AKA: Boner Stabone Location: The one and only, SoCaLi	I've had similar problems in the past. The above programs DO work well too. __________________ When's the next good swell in SoCal?

01-28-2004, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChickenNinja Crazy	I had something like that too, it replaced google links with links to coolsearch.ws or something. AdAware got rid of it after a couple attempts though. __________________ Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

01-28-2004, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	SpyBot kills everything spyware on my pc... i love it its also faster than ad aware __________________ Feh.

01-29-2004, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
keef Tilted Location: south east US	adaware adaware is another great utility also, if you ever consider using mozilla or a varaint, id recommend using adblock...best plugin EVAR!

01-29-2004, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	make sure you log into safe mode when your using your spyware removal programs. I don't know if thats even an option in XP (win2k on all my machines) but if there is a "safe mode" defently log into it for the removal process. There have been many things that will re-install after ever start up, the only way I was able to get rid of them was through the safe mode startup. __________________ The local track whore

01-29-2004, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	SpyBot is great. Just remember to keep updating it. I had let it go for awhile, and got infected with a little lovely called "Marsfind". __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

01-29-2004, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
ToolBag Insane Location: Chicago	SpyBot is my friend, true, as long as you keep it updated it will catch damn near everything! The Jerry Rice of Spy software! __________________ Jesus was a ruffies victim! Dan 3:20

01-29-2004, 02:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
santafe5000 EVIL! Location: Southwest of nowhere	I also have SPYWAREBLASTER installed as well as SPYBOT ans AD-AWARE. Coolwebsearch was on the list of new items. I keep the all updated and haven't had any problems. __________________ When all else fails, QUIT.

01-29-2004, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	I go for the Trifecta: Ad-Aware + Spyware Blaster + Spybot __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

01-29-2004, 05:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
viejo gringo Registered User Location: Deep South Texas	Spybot and Adaware will probably not do it---use the CWShredder that was mentioned above...it was designed to go after that very crap that keeps changing the home page...just had the same experience with my BL's machine..

01-29-2004, 06:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	and this is yet another reason why I love MacOS X

01-29-2004, 08:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	Spybot all they way. I have used AdAware and Spybot, I found Spybot easier to use, faster, and has more features. __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

01-29-2004, 09:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Grondar Junkie Location: Pa, USA	Having already had AdAware, I checked out SpyBot and was impressed. I did a scan, didn't really understand what the "results" meant, but upon clicking Fix and deleting, I felt great. Thanks for sharing SpyBot, as I had not heard of it previously. __________________ "Yes, I rather like this God fellow. He's very theatrical, you know, a pestilence here, a plague there. Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that." -Stewie