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What are these Viruses?
by Terry Browne - 2/25/08 11:07 AMVirus Name: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.bm
Virus Name: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Cydoor
Virus Name: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ak
Virus Name: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.WhenU.a
Virus Name: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.av
I did the scan with Zone Alarm Security Suite.
NOT a virus...... but... adware
by Marianna Schmudlach
- 2/25/08 11:51 AM
In reply to: What are these Viruses? by Terry Browne
What is MyWebSearch?
My Web Search also known as the My Way Speedbar is the Internet Explorer toolbar part of the Fun Web Products suite of utilities such as Smiley Central, Cursor Mania, My Mail Stationary, My Mail Signature, PopSwatter, Popular Screensavers, and the My Way website portal. The toolbar allows easy access to search engine results and a 404 Error Redirector called My Total Search among other things to your browser.
http://www.pchell.com/support/mywebsearch.shtml
Name: Adware.Win32.Cydoor.d
Description:
Adware (or Spyware) defines a specific group of Trojans, which tries to spy your privacy or annoy you with advertisings. Adware usually doesn't destroy or manipulate files on your computer. Adware may collect your personal or your computer's information in some cases.
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/malware/?Adware.Win32.Cydoor.d
not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.WhenU.a
not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.WhenU.a (Kaspersky Lab) is also known as: Adware.SaveNow (Doctor Web), ADSPY/SaveN.BO.37.H (H+BEDV), Generic.FCE (Grisoft), Application.Adware.Savenow.G (SOFTWIN)
http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?virusid=131162
Delete the files.
Spybot asks me about this too!
by DiJac - 2/26/08 6:50 AM In reply to: What are these Viruses? by Terry BrowneWhen I run my "Spybot",
In the Results, I'm am asked if I want to Deny or allow,
similar (Non Harmful)items.
I get confused with these items,
because if I delete them,
the next Fire-up on my PC seems to be Reloading what I just deleted?
I'm thinking of a different Program to use because this reason.
So whom ever answers this dilemma,
KEEP ME IN MIND TOO..........Please!
I have a Dell Dimension, 8300 Series,
on Dail-up with AOL 9.0 V.R.
Windows XP, SP 2; Ad-Aware, 2007; Spybot, Search & Destroy;
AVG (New Free Version).
I Updated every time, I go on line & Scan at the end of each session!
ttfn....... Jack
Spybot S&D - where are the files located?
by Marianna Schmudlach - 2/26/08 8:59 AM
In reply to: Spybot asks me about this too! by DiJac
IF they are in the Temp. folder:
Download: CCleaner
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Once installed, disable your protection programs that could prevent registry changes, run CCleaner click the Windows tab
Select the following:
Internet Explorer:
Temp Internet
History
Recently Typed URLs
Delete Index.dat files
System:
Empty Recycle Bin
Temporary Files
Memory Dumps
Chkdsk File Fragments
Old Prefetch Data
Next: click Options click the Settings tab
Uncheck: "Only delete files older than 48 hrs.", click Ok
Then click Run Cleaner (bottom right) then Exit (reboot)
UNcheck all other defaults.
Spybot S&D- I'll check that out at Download.com
by DiJac - 2/26/08 9:38 AM In reply to: Spybot S&D - where are the files located? by Marianna Schmudlach
I would imagine that it is in D/L.com.
So away I go to check-it-out.
Thanks for now, MS.......Jack
Confused about pop-ups with Spybot
by cindersga - 2/26/08 12:09 PM In reply to: Spybot asks me about this too! by DiJacHey newbie here! I am not sure what to do about these pop-ups that happen after I run Spybot and fix the problems. Here is JUST one for you to see.
...has detected an important registry entry that has been changed.
Cat: Global Browser Toolbar
Change: Value deleted
Entry: {EAOD26BD-9029-431A-86E0-83152D67828A}
Old Data - Zango Toolbar
Allow change or Deny change
Okay now what is Zango Toolbar and do I want to allow or deny. I just don't understand.
Zango Toolbar
by Marianna Schmudlach - 2/26/08 12:32 PM
In reply to: Confused about pop-ups with Spybot by cindersga
Name: Zango Toolbar
Description: Add/Remove entry for Zango Toolbar. Zango.Toolbar is an adware application that installs a browser helper object, (BHO), in the form of a toolbar. Zango.Toolbar comes bundled with other Zango software including Zango games and Zango.SearchAssistant. Zango software displays pop-up advertising on the desktop and monitors the user's browsing habits and search queries to display targeted ads.
Uninstallation Command: C:\Program Files\Zango Programs\Zango Toolbar\ZangoTBUninstaller.exe
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/uninstall/1759/Zango-Toolbar.html
How Do I Remove Zango?
http://www.pchell.com/support/zango.shtml
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