comp virus protection tackover

edifier · 07-26-2006, 03:45 AM

Looking better.Go to 'add/remove programs' and uninstall all versions of 'Java'.Also, if you did not install this 'Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager', uninstall it also.

Then, run HijackThis and place a check by the following entries, close all open windows and browsers and click 'Fix Checked'

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
If you uninstalled Microsoft money- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
If you didn't install 'Viewpoint' and have removed- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] "C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe"
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Viewpoint Search - res://C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Toolbar\ViewBar.dll/CXTSEARCH.HTML
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com/menusearch.html?p=ZB
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: wintfj32 - wintfj32.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Boonty Games - BOONTY - C:\Program Files\Common Files\BOONTY Shared\Service\Boonty.exe

This last entry is considered 'Malware' because they share all info about you with 3rd parties.So use at your own risk.

Now, purge the restore folder by going to 'Control Panel/ System/System Restore' and check the box ' Turn off system restore on all drives' click 'apply' and 'okay'.Reboot your computer and then enable system restore again and create a 'New Restore Point' by going to 'Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore'.Then go here http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and install the latest version of 'Java'.Keep updated on the new versions.

Once finished with that, download and install this freebie for spyware prevention http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

mailliw · 07-26-2006, 05:32 AM

I really appreciate all the help, I have done everything you listed, will run Kaspersky later to double check everything. How can I know what virus and spyware protection will work together? My comp seems slower at times and my son says when he turns off Spy Sweeper it speeds up.
Again I say thanks to all of you:
mailliw

PC eye · 07-26-2006, 05:48 AM

Sometimes a system slowdown is due to leftovers in the system registry itself maybe trying to load drivers remaining after a program is removed. One freeware that can help clean things up at times is called RegCleaner. It's a small program that doesn't even load with Windows. You can download it free at http://www.majorgeeks.com/RegCleaner_d460.html
You can also find a large number of sharewares(trial version) and other freewares through out the various links like spyware removers as well as system utilities. Those also include links to the programs mentioned earlier like AVG and AdAware.

edifier · 07-26-2006, 06:33 AM

Also having various 'security programs' running in 'Real Time' can take up alot of resourses.Install Spyware Blaster and run it along side your antivirus and make sure your using a Firewall.Just use Ewido and this freebie http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html once or twice a week as a 'On Demand' scanner only.Don't have them running all the time.That should help speed things up.

PC eye · 07-26-2006, 06:46 AM

One way to have several utilities onboard while not tying things up is to use the msconfig utility to reduce the amount of startups being loaded along with Windows. Here AVG is unchecked in the services section as well as the startup found there and suddenly came to like when a trojan found it's way onto the drive. Currently all firewalls are on the disability list for that to happen. But even those can interfere with things at times.

07-26-2006, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
mailliw Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lockhart, Alabama Age: 64 Posts: 197	I really appreciate all the help, I have done everything you listed, will run Kaspersky later to double check everything. How can I know what virus and spyware protection will work together? My comp seems slower at times and my son says when he turns off Spy Sweeper it speeds up. Again I say thanks to all of you: mailliw __________________ Compaq Presario SR1053wm desktop AMD Athlon(B) XP 3200 + 2.20 GHz ASUS A7VAZ-LA 512 MB-PC 2700 MB/sec 80 GB Ultra DMA 7200rpm 4x DVD+R/+RW AC97 Audio Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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07-26-2006, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
edifier Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 567	Looking better.Go to 'add/remove programs' and uninstall all versions of 'Java'.Also, if you did not install this 'Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager', uninstall it also. Then, run HijackThis and place a check by the following entries, close all open windows and browsers and click 'Fix Checked' O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file) If you uninstalled Microsoft money- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file) If you didn't install 'Viewpoint' and have removed- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] "C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe" O8 - Extra context menu item: &Viewpoint Search - res://C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Toolbar\ViewBar.dll/CXTSEARCH.HTML O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com/menusearch.html?p=ZB O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing) O20 - Winlogon Notify: wintfj32 - wintfj32.dll (file missing) O23 - Service: Boonty Games - BOONTY - C:\Program Files\Common Files\BOONTY Shared\Service\Boonty.exe This last entry is considered 'Malware' because they share all info about you with 3rd parties.So use at your own risk. Now, purge the restore folder by going to 'Control Panel/ System/System Restore' and check the box ' Turn off system restore on all drives' click 'apply' and 'okay'.Reboot your computer and then enable system restore again and create a 'New Restore Point' by going to 'Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore'.Then go here http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and install the latest version of 'Java'.Keep updated on the new versions. Once finished with that, download and install this freebie for spyware prevention http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

07-26-2006, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	Sometimes a system slowdown is due to leftovers in the system registry itself maybe trying to load drivers remaining after a program is removed. One freeware that can help clean things up at times is called RegCleaner. It's a small program that doesn't even load with Windows. You can download it free at http://www.majorgeeks.com/RegCleaner_d460.html You can also find a large number of sharewares(trial version) and other freewares through out the various links like spyware removers as well as system utilities. Those also include links to the programs mentioned earlier like AVG and AdAware.

07-26-2006, 06:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
edifier Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 567	Also having various 'security programs' running in 'Real Time' can take up alot of resourses.Install Spyware Blaster and run it along side your antivirus and make sure your using a Firewall.Just use Ewido and this freebie http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html once or twice a week as a 'On Demand' scanner only.Don't have them running all the time.That should help speed things up.

07-26-2006, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	One way to have several utilities onboard while not tying things up is to use the msconfig utility to reduce the amount of startups being loaded along with Windows. Here AVG is unchecked in the services section as well as the startup found there and suddenly came to like when a trojan found it's way onto the drive. Currently all firewalls are on the disability list for that to happen. But even those can interfere with things at times.