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Warder
02-20-2005, 01:44 PM
So, somehow I got this virus, a Trojan.startpage. Yea, seems simple enough, ran norton, found it...couldn't touch it. Well shizzle. Then I got this adware called CoolWWWsearch WHICH FUCKING SUCKS BALLS. I cannot get rid of it. I used adaware, Search and Destroy, Spysubtract, each time I run them it finds something, but I still get the virus popup and with it comes other random popups. So I think I may have to format. GG ADWARE GG.

Anyone else have any ideas before I lose it all?
hockeysnipermlg
02-20-2005, 01:46 PM
spysweeper (retail, unfortunately..) or MS Antispyware?
Verbal
02-20-2005, 01:50 PM
MS Antispyware is fantabulous, I haven't found anything that it can't remove. =)
Excessive
02-20-2005, 01:54 PM
Anyone else have any ideas before I lose it all?


Go to either semantec's or Mcafee's site and do a search for the virus. Then follow their removal instructions. Often you have to download a special tool to do it that is not included in the anivirus software you have installed.

#1 on the list when I searched with google.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.startpage.html
Warder
02-20-2005, 02:04 PM
I followed those instructions as one of my first responses to the threat, but it didn't work. Each time it finds the virus and tells me, it also brings up a error message about not finding a certain .dll file. Maybe I'm missing something that the virus needs? lol
Warder
02-20-2005, 02:14 PM
Hockey, the next time I post in this thread will probably saying how much I heart you. So far it found the 3 major bitches that had been eluding me...so, a preemptive HEART!!!!!

FIXD!!!!!
hockeysnipermlg
02-20-2005, 02:14 PM
verb is a killstealing bastard :P
Warder
02-20-2005, 02:17 PM
I heart you Hockey!!! It seems all good baby!!!
Shadow
02-20-2005, 02:18 PM
MS Antispyware is fantabulous, I haven't found anything that it can't remove. =)
I said it when it first came out. But ppl laughed at me...
hockeysnipermlg
02-20-2005, 02:18 PM
its amazing how MS actually makes a few outstanding products once in a while :tup:
Warder
02-20-2005, 02:19 PM
Nvm...still getting the Trojan popup.
Excessive
02-20-2005, 02:23 PM
MS Antispyware is fantabulous, I haven't found anything that it can't remove. =)

Maybe thats because if it can't remove it, it also can't detect it. ;)
hockeysnipermlg
02-20-2005, 02:24 PM
so close. um... try not going to those porno sites to see your own stamp collection :tup:

but yeah, i have MS AS, Norton AV, Spybot, and Spysweeper... havent hit any viruses or adware that one of the 4 cant remove.
Shadow
02-20-2005, 02:27 PM
so close. um... try not going to those porno sites to see your own stamp collection :tup:

but yeah, i have MS AS, Norton AV, Spybot, and Spysweeper... havent hit any viruses or adware that one of the 4 cant remove.
I got Norton, McAfee, MS AS, Adaware, and spybot. So far I think I'm pretty protected. :)
Excessive
02-20-2005, 02:34 PM
I got Norton, McAfee,


If your running 2 antiviruses at the same time, I'm not surprised that your performance is suffering.
Verbal
02-20-2005, 02:34 PM
I got Norton, McAfee, MS AS, Adaware, and spybot. So far I think I'm pretty protected. :)

lol don't run two antiviruses at once...
hockeysnipermlg
02-20-2005, 02:39 PM
If your running 2 antiviruses at the same time, I'm not surprised that your performance is suffering.

funny, he never mentioned that in the other thread...
Maddeh
02-20-2005, 03:44 PM
CoolWeb is easily taken care of via CW Shredder. (http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/CWShredder-Download-8114.html)

Also, get Hijack This (http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10307556.html?tag=lst-0-1) for the trojan. Careful with hijack this because it pulls up a lot of legitimate software... just get rid of the crap you don't use.

Combine that with Adaware, Spybot, and online virus scans at trendmicro and pandasoftware, and you'll rid yourself of 99% of your problems.

Occasionally I get files that the virus programs detect but cannot delete because they are loaded in memory... to get rid of them just make a note of the file path, reboot in safe mode, and delete them there.
Expunge
02-20-2005, 03:48 PM
I dont have any anti-virus.
lol, I win.
night3218
02-20-2005, 04:09 PM
I use Macafee, Spybot, Ad-aware, Spyware Doctor, and HijackThis.
ghrogels
02-20-2005, 04:15 PM
firefox = win
not using outlook = win more
not using IE = win
win? yes.
Expunge
02-20-2005, 04:51 PM
firefox = win
not using outlook = win more
not using IE = win
win? yes.
Learning how to use the internet properly: Win
Ender
02-20-2005, 05:13 PM
protip: don't visit any WoW sites.
Warder
02-20-2005, 05:26 PM
Ghrog, I think I officially heart you...the jury is still out, but so far...looks like I want your manbabiez.
DiscoDave
02-20-2005, 06:20 PM
I dont have any anti-virus.
lol, I win.
No, you lose. PLEASE run anti-virus programs before coming to events. :rdown:
Shadow
02-20-2005, 06:42 PM
It was after the probs started that I downloaded a trial version of McAfee to see if it found something. It didn't. So I'm back to one.
Ender
02-20-2005, 06:45 PM
wow ghrog I thought I was passionate.
Expunge
02-20-2005, 06:56 PM
No, you lose. PLEASE run anti-virus programs before coming to events. :rdown:
Why halo thar online virus scan.

Yes, every lan it is run.

Also: I do nothing on my computer to permit entry of a virus.
DiscoDave
02-20-2005, 06:57 PM
Also: I do nothing on my computer to permit entry of a virus.
You mean...you don't connect to the Internet?
Ender
02-20-2005, 06:58 PM
I think he means he wears an e-condom. ;)
Warder
02-20-2005, 07:06 PM
Ok, it's all good, no more Trojan, and the other weaksauces are gone...except for one lil' thing, I occasionally get a popup...thinking about completely deleting Internet Explorer to see if that solves the problem, cause thats where all these damn things run off of.
Excessive
02-20-2005, 08:04 PM
..thinking about completely deleting Internet Explorer to see if that solves the problem, cause thats where all these damn things run off of.
You cant do it. You can hide IE. But you cant remove it.Try installing Google toolbar or another pop up blocker. Or try another browser such as firefox, opera, or avant.
Warder
02-20-2005, 08:11 PM
I currently use Firefox, but these popups come from Internet Explorer. I don't even need to be at the computer and it comes up occasionally. Any ideas? I could get a popup blocker, but don't really wanna get a whole program just to stop these 2 popups.


Hide it how? And would hiding it make it no longer accept links and such? That would be sweet...anything to make it not work unless I fix it.
DiscoDave
02-20-2005, 08:18 PM
Actually, with SP2, can't you get rid of Internet Explorer? Seems like I remember reading something about that...
Ender
02-20-2005, 09:26 PM
btw ghrog, if you're such a firefox fan, put it on my computer. That way when you and cody do your world of gb surfing you don't virii on my comp anymore. :mad:

Make sure you install on E:\More Programs\Firefox
Expunge
02-20-2005, 11:25 PM
btw ghrog, if you're such a firefox fan, put it on my computer. That way when GHROG LOOKS FOR WoW EXPLOITS ON A NON-REPUTABLE SITE you don't virii on my comp anymore. :mad:

Make sure you install on E:\More Programs\Firefox
QFE.

FeaR = Not involved
ghrogels
02-21-2005, 09:18 AM
btw ghrog, if you're such a firefox fan, put it on my computer. That way when you and cody do your world of gb surfing you don't virii on my comp anymore. :mad:

Make sure you install on E:\More Programs\Firefox
lololol, I will nevar use your computer again!!!!111111bananaphone
go install it yourself
Expunge
02-21-2005, 09:26 AM
go install it yourself
Same goes for HL2, you lazy.