Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2006-03-03 at 21:46:24
Okay, so the thing is this. Recently I've got this icon faking to be a symantec update popping up bubbles from the taskbar saying I've been infected by a virus. Whenever I close the bubble it keeps coming back up. If I click the bubble, it downloads a "fake" antispyware program called SpyFalcon. It attempts to scan my computer and after it's done it tells me to buy the program. If I close spyfalcon or uninstall it'll just reinstall itself at startup or if I accidentally click on the bubble. Even if I try not to click the bubble, it still changes my browser's homepage and directs me to malicious sites. It's also giving me pop ups and slowing my computer down significantly.
I tried to scan my computer with ad-aware, spyware doctor, spysweeper but they just find the SpyFalcon and deletes it. However, it doesn't delete the icon at the taskbar so the bubble continues to popup.
I also tried to search the net for manual removals, found this one about using "hijackthis" but doesn't work. Also found one using "smitRem" which apparently worked for all the people who asked on the net, but just not me. This whole thing is really messing me up. Can anyone figure out what the problem is?
I use WinXP, the log it creates from smitRem says my system is clean, but the bubble continues to come. I've spen hours trying to fix this. =\
I tried to scan my computer with ad-aware, spyware doctor, spysweeper but they just find the SpyFalcon and deletes it. However, it doesn't delete the icon at the taskbar so the bubble continues to popup.
I also tried to search the net for manual removals, found this one about using "hijackthis" but doesn't work. Also found one using "smitRem" which apparently worked for all the people who asked on the net, but just not me. This whole thing is really messing me up. Can anyone figure out what the problem is?
I use WinXP, the log it creates from smitRem says my system is clean, but the bubble continues to come. I've spen hours trying to fix this. =\
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Raindodger on 2006-03-03 at 22:13:22
uhh you are [insert your username here].
^ Screwed ^
^ Screwed ^
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2006-03-03 at 22:15:48
Posting your HijackThis log on a site like http://www.spywareinfo.com/ is probably your best bet.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2006-03-03 at 22:26:33
Yeah, I did that on a similar site. I also posted my SmitRem logfile as well. Apparently I also can't find the dxmpp.dll that the manual removal said I'd find in my system32 folder. Bah, all this is pretty messed up.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Valug on 2006-03-03 at 22:45:00
[sub]Reformat fixes all.[/sub]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-03-04 at 03:46:44
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Wilhelm on 2006-03-04 at 04:24:28
Spybot: Search and Destroy pwns AdAware. I recently had this problem, but I managed to fix it. It's pretty annoying, though. Go through all the steps in said webpage, scanning your computer for spyware every time you start your computer up. If the .dll isn't there, then don't worry.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-03-04 at 04:34:46
Spybot? 
I used it before, it didn't even kill my IE ads.
I scanned with adaware right after spybot and it found about 350 critical objects... so you are wrong
I used it before, it didn't even kill my IE ads.
I scanned with adaware right after spybot and it found about 350 critical objects... so you are wrong
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Wilhelm on 2006-03-04 at 04:43:11
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2006-03-04 at 05:01:44
Wilhelm u had the same spyfalcon problem? Did you use the SmitRem thing and fix it?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Wilhelm on 2006-03-04 at 06:59:23
Yar.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2006-03-04 at 09:29:36
This sounds like the spy sheriff thing i got a few times on my old computer. (if u click the bubble u download a fake anti virus) my dad got rid of it all 3 times. (2 of it were my fault) 1 wasnt
ps Hijack this works if u know how to use it, but only using this wont kill it.
ps Hijack this works if u know how to use it, but only using this wont kill it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Freedawk on 2006-03-04 at 09:32:45
Try SpyBot:Saerch and Destroy.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Golden-Fist on 2006-03-04 at 09:33:39
NOD32 > Everything in the world.
Apparently I can't add the attachment I wanted. Do google search.
Apparently I can't add the attachment I wanted. Do google search.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2006-03-04 at 09:34:23
my dad used this the 3rd time we got it lol im not sure how effective it was but it got rid of spy sheriff - which sounds like spy falcon (fake anti virus)
http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/000253.html
http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/000253.html
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Gigins on 2006-03-04 at 09:43:26
QUOTE(Golden-Fist @ Mar 4 2006, 05:33 PM)
NOD32 > Everything in the world.
Apparently I can't add the attachment I wanted. Do google search.
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Apparently I can't add the attachment I wanted. Do google search.
[right][snapback]438843[/snapback][/right]
I have it but it doesn't find all the spyware because it's antivirus. I use adaware for that
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-03-04 at 10:21:26
You should use PC-Cillin 2001. It's really good!
(Do not take this seriously)
(Do not take this seriously)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Centreri on 2006-03-04 at 10:33:20
Well, I would say your best bets would be the Lavasoft thing and the Spybot: Search and Destroy, both of which I use.
You could also try something like Avast, it might help.
If it doesn't go away after those 3 programs, I doubt many other things could help.
You could also try something like Avast, it might help.
If it doesn't go away after those 3 programs, I doubt many other things could help.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by pekkel_the_duck on 2006-03-04 at 11:40:39
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=85077
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407 For anything else.
If all else fails, make a thread and someone will help you soon enough.
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407 For anything else.
If all else fails, make a thread and someone will help you soon enough.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2006-03-04 at 15:31:41
Thanks for all the help guys, I'll see what I can do and get back to you. 