rmetcalf
join:2004-03-30
Greenville, NC
| Spyware problems
I am trying to find the cause of a problem. I suspect it is spyware. I use McAfee antivirus, Norton Personal Firewall, CheckIT86 pop up blocker, and Ad-ware version 6. After the problem appeared, I switched from Norton’s antivirus to McAfee, and added Ad-ware. I was also using Spybot S&D. What happens is I keep getting a pop up window, which usually displays an ad. I did have “Free-pop up Killer” but I uninstalled it. I also checked for any leftover files from it, but have not found any, such as regsvc32.exe. I contacted Symantec when I was using their antivirus, and they said that they do not scan for any form of spyware, even worms and Trojans. That’s when I switched to McAfee. |
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Zupe
Premium,MVM
join:2001-11-29
New York, NY
clubs:
1 edit | Please follow the steps in this FAQ and then post a Hijack This log here when you're done: »Security »I think my computer is infected or hijacked. What should I do?
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DSL_Steve
Premium
join:2003-11-28
Woodbury, CT | reply to rmetcalf
The Symantec people don't seem to know their own product.
»www.symantec.com/nav/nav_9xnt/features.html |
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normmork
join:2003-10-23
Canada | reply to rmetcalf
To find the maximum targets, please do teh following when using Ad-aware 6
1. Update the reference file by using the globe icon in Ad-aware 6
2. Perform a Full Scan |
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