Something is fishy with spyware. I continue to get it even after immediately cleaning it out..

Wizzah20 · Apr 19, 2004

I use AD-Aware, Spy Sweeper AND SPYBOT..

Even after cleaning my drives I still find some more in 30 mins!!!!! Even after a reboot...WTF.

So I downloaded a program called TROJAN HUNTER 3.85 (version) and it ROCKS..It found some Trojans I NEVER would have thought I had...I am very cautious and pretty PC savvy..

I couldnt believe the amount of Spyware SPY SWEEPER found...VERY good program..and its not all that hard to "find" the registered version STRAIGHT FROM THE MANUFACTURS PAGE!!!! lol

I mean where is this spyware coming from?
Im not even clicking foreign websites

lol

1cheater · Apr 19, 2004

Wizzah, have you ever used a download agaent aka Kazza?

1cheater · Apr 19, 2004

Wizzah, this is a great free scanner, I got it from TTinCo http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Wizzah20 · Apr 19, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by #1cheater#:
Wizzah, have you ever used a download agaent aka Kazza?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes I have used Kazaa...
I am pretty good with this stuff and thought I had it all nixed...

I am definitely open to ANY suggestions..I mean I dont use Kazaa often and when I do..I use it for a specific reason and dont leave myself vunerable..

I am also behind software firewalls and a router...

Its just mind boggling..

My next step is to manually find them and delete the ##@ing files off the hard drive..

Wizzah20 · Apr 19, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by #1cheater#:
Wizzah, this is a great free scanner, I got it from TTinCo http://housecall.trendmicro.com/<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Thanks!!

The scanner software is finding them and removing them...the problem is the boogers come back.....

Its got to be on some sneaky website Im not even noticing it on..and I dont really visit any "extreme" sites

1cheater · Apr 19, 2004

Wizzah, Kazza comes with Spyware imbeded in it. Keep Kazza, YOU keep the Spyware...

Wizzah20 · Apr 19, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by #1cheater#:
Wizzah, Kazza comes with Spyware imbeded in it. Keep Kazza, YOU keep the Spyware...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I actually have "Kazaa Lite" and all of the spyware was removed and the coding was taken out..I actually made sure (I have some knowledge in the field) and its def. out of there....

Sometimes when I am looking for a "crack" for studying purposes only. Its AMAZING how many things try to install themselves...but even when I behave they are catching up to me. lol

HacheMan · Apr 19, 2004

I hada freakin fit a few months ago with some trojans on my computer that kept resetting my home page, adding websites to my favorites list, and even my address box up above! Ad~Aware or spybot, Norton, etc. would not find them until I think Cheater send me one to scan my computer with and caught 7 trojans. I then had difficulty going in and deleting all of the files, etc. Finally, and thankfully, my last computer crashed and forced me into another one to save me the trouble........

Dante · Apr 19, 2004

I hardly ever find spybots...but if I do they are from those popcap games or Tangent software games that are free on the net..tons of bots in there

Wizzah20 · Apr 19, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dante:
I hardly ever find spybots...but if I do they are from those popcap games or Tangent software games that are free on the net..tons of bots in there<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Ya "free" means you pay for it up the butt

Dante · Apr 19, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Wizzah20:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dante:
I hardly ever find spybots...but if I do they are from those popcap games or Tangent software games that are free on the net..tons of bots in there<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Ya "free" means you pay for it up the butt<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

exactly but they are easy to remove you just have to remove them everytime

TTinCO · Apr 19, 2004

Wiz, also be sure to hit Windows Update & get all the critical updates. Many of these trojans & worms exploit vulnerabilities in IE.

Also, get yourself a personal firewall-truly a must have to prevent a lot of this crap.

DarrylParsons · Apr 19, 2004

I've had success with a program called HijackThis

It can remove good stuff too if you're not careful but I've never had any problems since I used it. The download is free and pretty quick too.

http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

1cheater · Apr 20, 2004

Wizzah, here's a great Crack site Just make sure your firewall is up and all is good

Hache, that was TTinCO that supplied that scanner site, thanks again TTinCO

oldmantime · Apr 20, 2004

Thanks for mentioning Spysweeper. It found over 100 files/cookies that Spybot does not find.
Only problem--$29.95/year. I'll see how it does for one year.

Dante · Apr 20, 2004

What about this program??? http://66.33.0.35/spyblocs/adv/google.html

by Eblocs...anyone ever use this one??

jerseymike111 · Apr 20, 2004

Wizzah20
Thanks for starting this thread...and TTinco and #1cheater thanks for the housecall.It seems i needed it.

1cheater · Apr 20, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dante:
What about this program??? http://66.33.0.35/spyblocs/adv/google.html

by Eblocs...anyone ever use this one??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dante, I would stick with the well known one's, there are ton's AND ton's of Spyware removel software..

In most cases the $$$bad products$$$$ are offered by the bottum dwellers that produce the Spyware in the first place....

Wizzah20 · Apr 20, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by oldmantime:
Thanks for mentioning Spysweeper. It found over 100 files/cookies that Spybot does not find.
Only problem--$29.95/year. I'll see how it does for one year.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

There is a GREAT way to get it REGISTERED..from the COMPANIES main WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1cheater · Apr 20, 2004

I mentioned this before in another thread..

After running any kind of Spyware removel software you inherantly leave garbage behind in your computer's brain (the registry) this garbage, over time, causes your computer to slow down and get sluggish..Get some assemblance of registry cleaner software Regvac is a good 1 Crack site

Backup the files you want.