Spyware problem

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well im having a major issue with spyware so got system doctor(somthing like that) and everything was going fine, but as i was going throught thee process of scanning forspyware the 'systemdoctor' freezes up and turns white then suddenly the entire task bar/start disappears...what can i do?
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Try zapping it with a different spyware program, perhaps.

Spybot search and destroy, is a widely-used and well-known program. http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html <-- available here

Install it, update the definition files and try running the scan with that.

Also, check your running processes in task manager, to see if theres anything there you don't recognize. If you see something there that you know shouldn't be there, kill it's process before running Spybot S&D

Spybot tells you what it has found, and gives you options of what to do with it.

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Running Ad-Aware also wouldn't hurt. I use Ad-Aware and Spybot. Oh and Windows Defender also, though I'm not entirely sure that it does anything.

Also make sure that your anti-virus is actually running, sometimes a virus is programmed to terminate most common av programs.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
First, download LSP-Fix,spybot, and ad-aware, look it up on download.com. Then run your computer in safe-mode where most likely nothing but windows itself runs and try scanning to see if it works then. If it does, try to remove everything it finds and if you lose internet connection use the LSP-Fix tool and the only things that should be in there are: mswsock.dll, winrnr.dll, and rsvpsp.dll. Anything else should be deleted.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
restart explorer.exe
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
...reseted it a couple times and works better, the 'spyware doctor' works fairly good...even thought i still get some pop-ups...well thanks for all the help
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
the wierd thing is that half of the popups are ads of anit-spy ware and ad ware...thats is some sort of oxymoron...
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Avast V4.0 Home edition is free for personal use for antivirus

Regarding spyware or trojans ,you will find that you would be better turning off system restore then booting into safe mode as the scanners won't be able to remove any of them out of the restore folder coz if you use syst rest to go back to a previous state you may reinstall the offending ware.

EDIT: Jaramia : The ware you mention is a known trick whereby they install crap on your comp or give false pop ups to force you into buying there app which you don't need, Adaware ,spybot,windows defender, should be able to remove any spyware you have.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Control panel -> System -> System Restore -> Turn Off System Restore.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
After the scan process re-enable system restore,also if you need to save space later you can let windows delete all but the most recent restore point- disk cleanup-clik on "more options" tab,at the bottom of the little window look for "system restore" clean up, quick way to find disk clean up is right clik on c drive and then clik on properties,let the clean up scan then the window will appear where the more options tab is
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
k thanks all!
i think everything is fine now (knock in wood)
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You think is'nt good enough, install Adaware by lavasoft ,spybot-S&D ,Windows defender-which has real time scanning,update them all then rescan if nothing is uncovered you should be fine
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Find a crack at: xxxxxxx


...and pick up some more malware in the process.

If you can't afford to purchase an AV program go with the free Avast mentioned above.  You don't need to resort to stealing software to stay protected.

If you are using Internet Explorer, try Firefox or Opera, and you should see a marked drop in spyware that gets on your system.

If you have had Norton AV installed and want to switch to a different AV, you should run this tool to remove all traces of Norton.  It has a tendency to leave parts of itself installed all over you system.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Uninstallers/Norton-Removal-Tool.shtml
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Let's not promote the use of or link to software cracks, thanks...
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok im thought my spyware problem was gone but it is not i still have tons of popups and other disterbunces...i have Spyware doctor and Ad-Aware...i have done tons of scans and about 5 in safe mode and disk clean up but it all doesnt seem to work...also my window blinds does not work due to spyware(i already installed and uninstalled a couple times)
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You think is'nt good enough
Sounds like my wife.

Listen to the peeps.
AVAST
SPYBOT
ADAWARE

AND, IF YOU WANT..SPYWAREBLASTER. This is not a scan for stuff, but you run it while browsing and it 'prevents' adware and spyware from loading. Safe, good, and free.

You might also consider the free versions of ZoneAlarm or WinPatrol. The first is added firewall security and both will alert you of programs that are trying to install secretly or tryting to hijack your 'start-up' list. Both free, safe and good. (I actually run both. Spybot also has a TeaTimer that will do the same with things trying to get into your start-ups and/or reset your registry)

Most importantly, again...the first three. Do it. Now. Don't wait and stop looking for stuff that is better, or listening to ANYONE who drives a white VW with a silly logo on the side.