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Old 03-17-2005, 03:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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SPYWARE-HELP!

I get this popup on my screen every 30-40 mins. I have downloaded HackThis, and it detected a lot, but this keeps popping up. Any idea what I can do.

Message from WINDOWS ALERT on 3/17/2005 6:25:04 PM
Microsoft windows has detected SPYWARE on your PC.
Your computer and files are in serious danger.

For spyware removal try

Http://www.ferretspy.info - voted #1 by CNN

http://www.spywarekill.info

http://spamkill.info
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Old 03-17-2005, 03:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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This thread just about covers it.

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=85534
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Old 03-17-2005, 03:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I tried that...downloaded all of that..still nothing....

Even with Hijack this...I can do a scan, repair everything, and 2 mins later do another scan, and it finds more...
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Old 03-17-2005, 05:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Click start, then run, then type in services.msc and then hit Ok. On the list to the right you'll find a bunch of stuff that's running, scroll down until you find Messenger and right click it, and go to Properties. Click Stop, then where it says Startup Type choose Disabled, then apply and ok.

It's not spyware you're getting, that's why all the anti-spyware programs aren't helping. Windows has a built-in messenger thing that was supposed to be for legitimate network messages and stuff but I'd say there's a 99.9& chance you won't miss anything with that disabled except for those pop-ups.

If that doesn't work then post again and we'll sort it out
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Old 03-17-2005, 06:28 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I just did as you said, I'll let ya know in 20 mins if it worked. Thanks a lot.
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Old 03-17-2005, 08:03 PM   #6 (permalink)
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It worked!!!!

Thanx Rlyss!!
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Old 03-17-2005, 08:12 PM   #7 (permalink)
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That just prevents the popups from appearing, but it does not remove the source of the problem. The adware is still somewhere on your computer.
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Old 03-17-2005, 09:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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vinaur: If he doesn't have a firewall installed, then "anonymous" computers on the Internet are doing some fancy portscanning and Windows Messaging to send danny_boy's computer a NET SEND message.

Always scan your computer with up to date, reputable anti-virus software and spyware removal software. Don't even think twice about installing any of the above noted software in that "popup" you received, danny_boy.
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Old 03-18-2005, 05:54 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Hi,

I have started using AVG and Hackthis, and do weekly scans. My computer is running better then ever, with no popups.

Thanks for all of the help!
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Old 03-18-2005, 11:33 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rlyss
Click start, then run, then type in services.msc and then hit Ok. On the list to the right you'll find a bunch of stuff that's running, scroll down until you find Messenger and right click it, and go to Properties. Click Stop, then where it says Startup Type choose Disabled, then apply and ok.

It's not spyware you're getting, that's why all the anti-spyware programs aren't helping. Windows has a built-in messenger thing that was supposed to be for legitimate network messages and stuff but I'd say there's a 99.9& chance you won't miss anything with that disabled except for those pop-ups.

If that doesn't work then post again and we'll sort it out
THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!!!!! i've had that crap popping up on my computer every couple of minutes for a couple of months now. i was ready to kill my computer, but now i want to love it. that's Rlyss, your direction was a huge help.
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