what's the best program for removing spyware?

12-10-2003, 07:27 PM

goddamn cookies! i'm asking for a FREE spyware remover, because i spent all my money on food this month.
this is what the computer tells me:

Scan type: Realtime Protection Scan
Event: Virus Found!
Virus name: W32.Adclicker.G.Trojan
File: C:\Program Files\syslaunch.exe
Location: C:\Program Files
Action taken: Clean failed : Quarantine failed : Access denied

how do i kill this fucker with the least amount of money spent?

mxzombie · 12-10-2003, 07:29 PM

spybot search and destroy or adaware are both free as far as i know. together they get rid of pretty much everything.

wangcomputers · 07:33 PM

ad-aware for spyware

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

for the trojan, you can manually delete it if your anti-virus program specifies where it is. Otherwise open up windows in safe-mode and run the virus scan again.

12-10-2003, 07:31 PM

i have adaware and it doesn't remove it.
i tried this "spy killer pro" and it found a lot of "hidden" spyware, but didn't offer to remove it unless you bought the software. i also have norton antivirus corporate version and it's not killing it.

sickbadthing · 12-10-2003, 07:32 PM

You're fucked. You're going to have to sell your computer.

wangcomputers · 12-10-2003, 07:35 PM

the trojan isn't spyware.

Spyware just collects info about sites you visit, etc.

Trojans are actual viruses, or rather programs which enable other people to have access and control of your computer.

dusty · 12-10-2003, 07:36 PM

meh. i have some really shitty annoying virus on my comp right now, and no matter what i download, i can't get rid of it

so i guess i'm posting to say you aren't alone.
www.download.com always great software. everyone said adaware. i like that one the best, myself.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 07:39 PM

First, reboot your computer in safe mode and see if your virus scanner will work. If not, reboot and then run it the first thing you can when Windows comes up.

Then get SpyBot search and destroy.
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/

If that doesn't work, go fuck yourself.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dusty
meh. i have some really shitty annoying virus on my comp right now, and no matter what i download, i can't get rid of it
so i guess i'm posting to say you aren't alone.
www.download.com always great software. everyone said adaware. i like that one the best, myself.

Download AVG.
http://www.grisoft.com/

Also, try Pandascan:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp

dusty · 12-10-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
Download AVG.
http://www.grisoft.com/

Also, try Pandascan:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp

AVG didn't help me and niether did norton corporate edition, but i shall give this pandascan thing a try.

thanks.

12-10-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
First, reboot your computer in safe mode and see if your virus scanner will work. If not, reboot and then run it the first thing you can when Windows comes up.

Then get SpyBot search and destroy.
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/

If that doesn't work, go fuck yourself.

but i do that last one anyway....

ok i know how to reboot it but i forgot how to go into safe mode. Is that when you press f10 as the windows screen comes up? i haven't done it in forever. what does safe mode do that regular boot up doesn't?
oh and i've tried to manually delete it, but it always says "cannot delete syslaunch.exe the file is currently in use" i've also signed off my messenger services and unplugged the lan connection, but to no avail.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 07:50 PM

You didn't say what operating system you're on, Genius.

Anyway, try this:
Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
Type regedit
Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
Navigate to the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

In the right pane, delete the value:
"Wardo"="C:\WINDOWS\syslaunch.exe"
Exit the Registry Editor.
Reboot.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 07:51 PM

How to start your OS in Safe Mode for Dumbasses

12-10-2003, 07:53 PM

windows XP home 2002.

12-10-2003, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
"Wardo"="C:\WINDOWS\syslaunch.exe"

wasn't in list of programs running.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trykristin

wasn't in list of programs running.

What?

Ok, maybe you'd better stay out of the registry after all.

2Marlon2Brando · 12-10-2003, 08:04 PM

http://www.mises.org/images/spy-vs-spy.gif

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2Marlon2Brando
http://www.mises.org/images/spy-vs-spy.gif

12-10-2003, 08:07 PM

It wasn't that hard to follow your directions, and i did exactly what you said. it wasn't there. this isnt' a measurment of competency, it's a misunderstanding in what my computer has.
i'll run all the spyware software and then run the computer in safe mode, and if that doesn't work i'll end up taking it to office depot where my warrenty is still good!

thanx anyway!

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 08:18 PM

At least try Spybot first.

yellowsubmarine · 12-10-2003, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trykristin

i've also signed off my messenger services and unplugged the lan connection, but to no avail.

disonnectiong the pc from all networks is the first thing you should do when you notice that is has been compromised.
it's really hard to determine what exactly has been modified and reinstalling is usually the easiest way out.

12-10-2003, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
At least try Spybot first.

i did run it and now i have to restart. i'm wondering if i should restart it in safe mode after i ran spybot and it said that some components couldn't be erased due to being used by the system or being in the memory and i should "restart the computer"
OR should i regular restart for spybot to remove the components and THEN run in safe mode?

what happened was my friend had one of those porn viruses in her AIM profile and i thought it was a link to a subprofile so i clicked it and now have the trojan worm on my computer.

i can't phrase any questions properly because i'm running on 3 hours of sleep intersperssed with a 2 hour nap and chick fil-a fries. that and i never form questions properly.

Nimrod's Son · 12-10-2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trykristin

i did run it and now i have to restart. i'm wondering if i should restart it in safe mode after i ran spybot and it said that some components couldn't be erased due to being used by the system or being in the memory and i should "restart the computer"
OR should i regular restart for spybot to remove the components and THEN run in safe mode?

what happened was my friend had one of those porn viruses in her AIM profile and i thought it was a link to a subprofile so i clicked it and now have the trojan worm on my computer.

No, regular restart if a program asks you to restart.

Then try Spybot again.

12-10-2003, 09:57 PM

yay! no more popups and i think the trojan is gone!

every time i click on this thread it sends "spyware nuker" page to me, though.

weird....it's fixed now....dad would be proud!

thank Y'ALL!!

Toby · 12-10-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trykristin
Y'ALL!!

12-10-2003, 07:27 PM	#1
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	what's the best program for removing spyware? goddamn cookies! i'm asking for a FREE spyware remover, because i spent all my money on food this month. this is what the computer tells me: Scan type: Realtime Protection Scan Event: Virus Found! Virus name: W32.Adclicker.G.Trojan File: C:\Program Files\syslaunch.exe Location: C:\Program Files Action taken: Clean failed : Quarantine failed : Access denied how do i kill this fucker with the least amount of money spent?

12-10-2003, 07:29 PM	#3
wangcomputers Apocalyptic Poster Location: UK Posts: 4,058	ad-aware for spyware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ for the trojan, you can manually delete it if your anti-virus program specifies where it is. Otherwise open up windows in safe-mode and run the virus scan again. Last edited by wangcomputers : 12-10-2003 at 07:33 PM.

12-10-2003, 07:39 PM	#8
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	First, reboot your computer in safe mode and see if your virus scanner will work. If not, reboot and then run it the first thing you can when Windows comes up. Then get SpyBot search and destroy. http://spybot.safer-networking.de/ If that doesn't work, go fuck yourself. __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

12-10-2003, 07:50 PM	#12
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	You didn't say what operating system you're on, Genius. Anyway, try this: Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.) Type regedit Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.) Navigate to the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run In the right pane, delete the value: "Wardo"="C:\WINDOWS\syslaunch.exe" Exit the Registry Editor. Reboot. __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

12-10-2003, 07:51 PM	#13
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	How to start your OS in Safe Mode for Dumbasses __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

12-10-2003, 07:29 PM	#2
mxzombie Braindead Location: i like traffic lights, but only when they're green. Posts: 15,578	spybot search and destroy or adaware are both free as far as i know. together they get rid of pretty much everything.

12-10-2003, 07:31 PM	#4
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	i have adaware and it doesn't remove it. i tried this "spy killer pro" and it found a lot of "hidden" spyware, but didn't offer to remove it unless you bought the software. i also have norton antivirus corporate version and it's not killing it.

12-10-2003, 07:32 PM	#5
sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,316	You're fucked. You're going to have to sell your computer.

12-10-2003, 07:35 PM	#6
wangcomputers Apocalyptic Poster Location: UK Posts: 4,058	the trojan isn't spyware. Spyware just collects info about sites you visit, etc. Trojans are actual viruses, or rather programs which enable other people to have access and control of your computer.

12-10-2003, 07:36 PM	#7
dusty Minion of Satan Location: holding on. Posts: 5,932	meh. i have some really shitty annoying virus on my comp right now, and no matter what i download, i can't get rid of it so i guess i'm posting to say you aren't alone. www.download.com always great software. everyone said adaware. i like that one the best, myself.

12-10-2003, 07:53 PM	#14
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	windows XP home 2002.

12-10-2003, 08:04 PM	#17
2Marlon2Brando Socialphobic Location: sometimes the same is different but mostly it's the same Posts: 14,519	http://www.mises.org/images/spy-vs-spy.gif

12-10-2003, 08:07 PM	#19
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	It wasn't that hard to follow your directions, and i did exactly what you said. it wasn't there. this isnt' a measurment of competency, it's a misunderstanding in what my computer has. i'll run all the spyware software and then run the computer in safe mode, and if that doesn't work i'll end up taking it to office depot where my warrenty is still good! thanx anyway!

12-10-2003, 08:18 PM	#20
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	At least try Spybot first. __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

12-10-2003, 09:57 PM	#24
that bitch kristin Posts: n/a	yay! no more popups and i think the trojan is gone! every time i click on this thread it sends "spyware nuker" page to me, though. weird....it's fixed now....dad would be proud! thank Y'ALL!!