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  1. Mark(study)

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    #1 Mark(study), Apr 3, 2006
    My computer locked up with a massive spyware problem today. Most spywares are small, and it takes a lot of them to slow down a computer. This thing was massive and slowed my compter down by 75% ..... there was no missing that I had a problem.

    But, who-ever wrote this program... it attacks your spyware and anti-virus SW so that it can't complete a system scan and find the problem. All my attemps to scan would lock-up half way through and just stop.

    I think it was a Spyware company that snuck this onto my computer in the first place. I get a note from UNSpy PC that for $37 they will fix my problem.

    How did they know I had a problem? I've never heard of them?

    After trying to run my Ad-aware and Norton anti virius a few times with no luck... (they'd both freeze and stop working in the middel of the scan). I went and deleted all my temporary internet files and cookies. I think I'm okay now.

    I don't know anything about computers..... but thought I'd post this here incase anyone has heard of something like this?

    Not sure it was a dirty trick by "UnSpy PC" but looks fishy to me.
     
  2. Mario Gonzalez

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    #2 Mario Gonzalez, Apr 3, 2006
    do you have an unwanted tool bar across the top that you can't remove?
     
  3. Mark(study)

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    #3 Mark(study), Apr 3, 2006
    No, I didn't get stuck with a tool-bar at the top.

    I've seen that trick before
     
  4. RacerX_GTO

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    #4 RacerX_GTO, Apr 3, 2006
    It's malware. Offhand, I suspect you have that nasty Wareout infection.

    Geek Forum explanation:
    http://forums.spywareinfo.com/lofiversion/index.php/t67043.html
     
  5. ylshih

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    #5 ylshih, Apr 3, 2006
    Some of the anti-virus software have a bootable CD-ROM mode that allows them to scan without interference from running software.
     
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    #6 Poweredbyme91, Apr 3, 2006
    That's happened to me before. I think I either started my PC in safe mode or pressed ctrl-alt-del and Ended the tasks of programs that sounded unfamiliar and then continued with the spyware removal programs.

    Spyware has gotten smarter nowadays...Sucks!
     
  7. RacerX_GTO

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    #7 RacerX_GTO, Apr 3, 2006

    Digital computer information, though very powerful....is not always truth.
     
  8. b-mak

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    #8 b-mak, Apr 3, 2006
    I love my Macs.
     
  9. Mark(study)

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    #9 Mark(study), Apr 3, 2006

    Thanks! that's the one.

    Computer is running fine now. But I am going to try and do a few things from Geek Forum that they suggest.
     
  10. Mark(study)

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    #10 Mark(study), Apr 4, 2006
    Can anyone help me with this.

    I cleaned it out with remove program.

    But my computer is all messed up again.

    Seems this is not going to be easy to get rid of :(
     
  11. Etcetera

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    #11 Etcetera, Apr 4, 2006
    What OS? Are you using a firewall?

    Download this file:
    http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip

    And PM me the results. I'll reply with what to disable. Then we'll go from there.
     
  12. MrScarface

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    #12 MrScarface, Apr 4, 2006
    Do like I did. Get a Mac. I used to be a PC guy. But my computers were so junked up with malware, spyware and so much junk I could hardly use my computer. I damn near had to format my HD every 4 months. "Removal" software is joke. I think that stuff just puts more on it.

    Ditch the PC. Get a Mac. Popups, Malware and virii have been a non-issue for me. I'll never buy a PC again. I may have some of that junk on my Mac, I don't know. I do know I have not seen anything odd. Nothing popping up, no slowing down, no problems. Totally worth it.
     
  13. Mark(study)

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    #13 Mark(study), Apr 6, 2006
    Thanks so much guys. With everyone's help I have been able to patch together enough knowledge to fix this little bastard!

    Ferrarichat's Police, and now...the New Ferrarichat's Computer Squad can solve any problem :)

    Thanks again
     
  14. RussianM3_dude

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    #14 RussianM3_dude, Apr 6, 2006
    I had the same problem. Isn't it illigal? To give you a desease so that they can sell you the cure? Can you sue those companies for hijacking?
     
  15. Mark(study)

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    #15 Mark(study), Apr 6, 2006
    I agree. These people are real dirtbags!

    But it seems our government and law makers are getting swamped, with way more crime than police power to take care of all the poblems.

    Looks like the cyber cops have all their assets tied up fighting child porn.
    So these other bastards get away with their games.
     
  16. RussianM3_dude

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    #16 RussianM3_dude, Apr 6, 2006
    How about a private effort. Hire an attorney and go after these dirtbags.
     

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