computer help!!!!

[Boris]

my computer is getting invaded what I believe is spyware. recommendations for good software to battle the problem is most welcome. I use Mozilla Firefox for my browser but I still have a problem. Also if anyone can direct me to a list of processes that are normal for running my computer I would appreciate it. Then I can get rid of all the programs that are unnecessary.

[Jimbo]

Boris, try this Geek Forum Thread (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?s=4de93ed1d3c5d7e2cb14beacafc0a77 b&f=35) .

Heh if you had that genius IQ you wouldn't need any help! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Jimbo

[Boris]

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Heh if you had that genius IQ you wouldn't need any help!

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listen buddy, I'm lazy so I want you to do all the work and then I'll reap the benefits. also I fell a few points short of the genius category.

[Rick Nebiolo]

Probably the most highly regarded and free sypware remover is Ad-aware. (http://www.download.com/Ad-aware/3000-8022-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-2). There is also a free program called Spybot, but with this you better know what you are doing. Reviews on Spybot are more mixed (check www.download.com (http://www.download.com) aka CNET).

I've been told the best dope on which background services can be safely removed or disabled can be found on Black Viper's (http://www.blackviper.com/index.html)home page.

Regarding programs running in the background, I'm relatively sure this is depends on what other software is running. Perhaps someone else can post some good links for both of us.

Regards,

Rick

[Jimbo]

OK, some active help then. Post all your currently running process here and I'll see if anything sticks out. I'm going to bed in 15 minutes though so hurry if you need help tonight.

Jimbo

[Boris]

thank you!

ypager.exe
apntex.exe
sync.exe
install.exe
webrebates.exe
webrebates1.exe
vvsn.exe
auynows.exe
loader.exe
save.exe
optimize.exe
istsvc.exe
realsched.exe
digstream.exe
mouse32a.exe
jusched.exe
btnhnd.exe
quicktough.exe
indicatoruty.exe
apoint.exe
atoptaxx.exe
webrebates0.exe

[Jimbo]

Yikes!! What operating system are you using? Certainly cannot be windows XP or 2000. You are missing many required processes to even run your PC if you are using windows. You sure you copied them all?

Off the top those webrebates can all be safely terminated. It looks like you may have Gator or weatherbug installed on your PC either now or in the past.

Rick is right Adaware is great and so is spybot.

Jimbo

[Boris]

I didn't the list the processes classified as "system". I assumed those are required. I only listed the ones classified as "owner"

[Jimbo]

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I didn't the list the processes classified as "system". I assumed those are required. I only listed the ones classified as "owner"

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Most trojans run as a system process Boris.

JImbo

[Boris]

further proof im not a genius

[Ray Zee]

boris, once before, i suggested people have a second hard drive that they boot up when using the internet for surfing around. no one commented that it was a bad idea. seems this would keep viruses and other crap away from your good stuff. and if it got infected badly you could just format it and start overeasily.
i use netscape and keep java script off and never have had a virus or spy ware. i dont get the popups either this way.

[Rick Nebiolo]

ray,

i think you were on the right track. check out these radified (http://radified.com/index2.html) ideas on setting up a stable computer system, partitioning, using ghost and so on.

` rick

[Mano]

Ad-aware is a good spyware program. I would also recommend that you use a good firewall program like Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp) which can be downloaded for free.