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possible problem-spyware or adware
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alert...le.php/3370301
-----Original Message----- Windows XP Professional 2000 I was having problems with popups which shut every else I was doing down, like games or music. I got 3 different applications for removing trogans, worms, and adware/spyware and they removed quite a few of each. However, there`s still one they didn`t remove but do notify me it`s trying to connect to internet, even when I`m off line. Since they don`t say if this is normal or not, I traced it to two locations, one in the registry and one he HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServ ices. The remover also told this: Data Name=Micro Process Data Value=dosprmwin.exe Is this something I should manually remove or leave it where it is? Thanks, Pat . |
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possible problem-spyware or adware
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... http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alert...le.php/3370301 -----Original Message----- Windows XP Professional 2000 I was having problems with popups which shut every else I was doing down, like games or music. I got 3 different applications for removing trogans, worms, and adware/spyware and they removed quite a few of each. However, there`s still one they didn`t remove but do notify me it`s trying to connect to internet, even when I`m off line. Since they don`t say if this is normal or not, I traced it to two locations, one in the registry and one he HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServ ices. The remover also told this: Data Name=Micro Process Data Value=dosprmwin.exe Is this something I should manually remove or leave it where it is? Thanks, Pat . You can certainly try to remove it manually, but it may not delete. You can try and see if it will remove in Safe Mode. If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, you should try removing it while logged into each user's account. These are general instructions for removing most all type of spywa First, you should empty your temp folders just after re-booting. To do this, you need to make sure that your system is set to show hidden files and folders. Open My Computer, click on View, Folder Options, and check the radio button to Show Hidden Files and Folders. Then browse to c:\documents and settings\username\local settings\temp and empty the folder. Next browse to c:\windows\temp or c:\winnt\temp whichever the case may be and empty that folder. Next, empty your recycle bin. Then start Ad-Aware and if you haven't already done so today, click on Check For Updates. Scan your system and remove everything it finds. The repeat the scan over and over until everything is removed. If you get to a point where you still have one or a few that won't remove, then you can post a message at www.lavasoftsupport.com and someone will gladly help you remove the rest. Important: If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, then you should perform the above process while logged into each user's account. Good Luck |
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possible problem-spyware or adware
-----Original Message----- "Setec" wrote in message ... http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alert...le.php/3370301 -----Original Message----- Windows XP Professional 2000 I was having problems with popups which shut every else I was doing down, like games or music. I got 3 different applications for removing trogans, worms, and adware/spyware and they removed quite a few of each. However, there`s still one they didn`t remove but do notify me it`s trying to connect to internet, even when I`m off line. Since they don`t say if this is normal or not, I traced it to two locations, one in the registry and one he HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServ ices. The remover also told this: Data Name=Micro Process Data Value=dosprmwin.exe Is this something I should manually remove or leave it where it is? Thanks, Pat . You can certainly try to remove it manually, but it may not delete. You can try and see if it will remove in Safe Mode. If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, you should try removing it while logged into each user's account. These are general instructions for removing most all type of spywa First, you should empty your temp folders just after re- booting. To do this, you need to make sure that your system is set to show hidden files and folders. Open My Computer, click on View, Folder Options, and check the radio button to Show Hidden Files and Folders. Then browse to c:\documents and settings\username\local settings\temp and empty the folder. Next browse to c:\windows\temp or c:\winnt\temp whichever the case may be and empty that folder. Next, empty your recycle bin. Then start Ad-Aware and if you haven't already done so today, click on Check For Updates. Scan your system and remove everything it finds. The repeat the scan over and over until everything is removed. If you get to a point where you still have one or a few that won't remove, then you can post a message at www.lavasoftsupport.com and someone will gladly help you remove the rest. Important: If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, then you should perform the above process while logged into each user's account. Good Luck Well, I tried doing what you suggested, but there is no Folder Option to show hidden Files and Folders shown, nor was there wasn`t a button/option called "Radio"! I have all the updates. And according to lavasoft support, I have to buy the full version to get the help there, something which I`d rather not do. Money`s tight right now. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Pat . |
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possible problem-spyware or adware
"Pat" wrote in message ... -----Original Message----- "Setec" wrote in message ... http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alert...le.php/3370301 -----Original Message----- Windows XP Professional 2000 I was having problems with popups which shut every else I was doing down, like games or music. I got 3 different applications for removing trogans, worms, and adware/spyware and they removed quite a few of each. However, there`s still one they didn`t remove but do notify me it`s trying to connect to internet, even when I`m off line. Since they don`t say if this is normal or not, I traced it to two locations, one in the registry and one he HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServ ices. The remover also told this: Data Name=Micro Process Data Value=dosprmwin.exe Is this something I should manually remove or leave it where it is? Thanks, Pat . You can certainly try to remove it manually, but it may not delete. You can try and see if it will remove in Safe Mode. If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, you should try removing it while logged into each user's account. These are general instructions for removing most all type of spywa First, you should empty your temp folders just after re- booting. To do this, you need to make sure that your system is set to show hidden files and folders. Open My Computer, click on View, Folder Options, and check the radio button to Show Hidden Files and Folders. Then browse to c:\documents and settings\username\local settings\temp and empty the folder. Next browse to c:\windows\temp or c:\winnt\temp whichever the case may be and empty that folder. Next, empty your recycle bin. Then start Ad-Aware and if you haven't already done so today, click on Check For Updates. Scan your system and remove everything it finds. The repeat the scan over and over until everything is removed. If you get to a point where you still have one or a few that won't remove, then you can post a message at www.lavasoftsupport.com and someone will gladly help you remove the rest. Important: If you have multiple user accounts on your machine, then you should perform the above process while logged into each user's account. Good Luck Well, I tried doing what you suggested, but there is no Folder Option to show hidden Files and Folders shown, nor was there wasn`t a button/option called "Radio"! I have all the updates. And according to lavasoft support, I have to buy the full version to get the help there, something which I`d rather not do. Money`s tight right now. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Pat . Pat, Sorry, but I left out one step which I guess led to some confusion. Open up My Computer, click on View, Folder Options, click on the View tab, and check the radio button that says Show Hidden Files and Folders. Radio is just a term used for the round boxes you check vs. a square box that you check. As far as support from Lavasoft, you can get direct support from them for paid versions only. But you can get free support from them by posting a message at www.lavasoftsupport.com, just as you did here. Sorry for the confusion. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good Luck |
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