Anyway, how can he make the box go away now? It seems to have installed itself. He says it is there all the time even after restarting his computer & uninstalling some spyware programs he found.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Answer by vahab m
99.9% it is a spyware.

0.1% you computer is messing up.

scan your computer with an anti_virus program and see if it finds anything. if so delete it imediately.

If it didnt work find an anti_spware/ spyware remover.
scan the pc and delete anything it finds.

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Answer by Anish D
Try the following free softwares to rid yourself of malware:

I prefer Avast, but AVG is just as great.

AVG AntiVirus

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Avast Home Antivirus

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-…

You may also want some other tools to run and use as well

SpywareBlaster

http://www.download.com/spywareblaster/3…

Spybot S&D

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro…

AVG AntiSpyware

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp…

Adaware (Lavasoft)

http://www.download.com/ad-aware-2007-fr…

If you are currently having a problem:

◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.

☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/………..

◙ Microsoft’s New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.

☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/defaul…

◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai…

◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, “Scan With Norton Antivirus”.

◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can’t be too careful. — Smart Computing Magazine

◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.

◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You’ll need to make some changes to your computer’s registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.

☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hija…

◙ Here is Yahoo!’s Internet Security section.

☞ http://security.yahoo.com/

◙ Below is Mcafee’s Site Adviser. Type in a URL in the form here and you will find out if the site you want to go to is known for phising (getting your personal info under false pretenses), viruses, spyware, and many other things. You can use the tool on their site or download an program to do that.

☞ http://www.siteadvisor.com/

◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.

☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/

◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.

☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html……..

★★ TOOLS FOR SPECIFIC VIRUSES & TIPS ★★

◙ Sometimes you’ll get a particularly nasty virus that cannot be removed with conventional tools. For times like these you can (quite often not always) download a removal tool for that specific virus. Below are some sites you should look at.

☞ http://www.grisoft.com/doc/utilities/ing…
☞ http://www.symantec.com/security_respons…
☞ http://www.bitdefender.com/site/download…

◙ Below is a tool called “Stinger” that Mcafee put together with all 54 of it’s tools in it.

☞ http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/…………

◙ GLOBAL VIRUS ALERT — The latest virus outbreak alerts from F-Secure, Trend Micro, Panda, and Sophos. Each anti-virus fighter is reporting the state of the Virus Battles on its front, which reflects a unique customer and geographic profile.

☞ http://www.trimmail.com/news/tools/#glob…

◙ Add free virus alerts to your web site.

☞ http://www.trendmicro.com/syndication/vi…
For Trojans try these ( free to try),

http://www.ewido.net/en/

Or

http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/………

Or

http://www.agnitum.com/products/tauscan/…

And always scan once a week with these free and trusted scanners as well if you go to gaming sites and porn and etc.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/………..

http://www.webroot.com/freescan…………

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner……

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac…

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus…

http://www.bitdefender.com/

First, you need anti-virus software – download, install and update AVG anti-virus (it’s free for personal use) – you can find it here – http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Then remove your System Restore points (viruses love to hide in the System Restore files), but be aware that if you do remove your existing Restore Points you will not be able to “roll back” your computer to a previous configuration. To find out how to disable System Restore see this page – http://www.pchell.com/virus/systemrestor…

Just to be sure you don’t have other malware on your computer I recommend that you download SpyBot Search & Destroy and Adware – both are free spyware/adware detection and removal software.

Next, start the computer in Safe Mode – (as the comptuer is starting up, keep tapping the F8 key on your keyboard until you see a special start-up menu) – more on how to start in Safe Mode here – http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docum…

Using AVG – run a full system virus scan while in Safe Mode

After the viruses have been detected and removed, run SpyBot and AdAware (full system scans) then restart the comptuer, enable System Restore again and enjoy a virus-free computing experience.

If the problems are still there, try using MSCONFIG to help figure out how to manually disable the Trojan from starting up – see more about MSCONFIG here – http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/………..

To help protect against malware you should install a firewall, Zone Alarm works perfectly well and is free – http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c…

Also, don’t forget to keep Windows up-to-date – using Microsoft Windows Update!

After following these instructions go to: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/must-read… they will help you for free, no credit card or personal information needed, and they will analyze Hijack This logs for you, to make sure that your computer is safe. HijackThis helps If persistent spyware is bogging down your computer, you might need HijackThis. The tiny program examines vulnerable or suspect parts of your system, such as browser helper objects and certain types of Registry keys. Pressing the Scan button generates a log of dozens of items, most of which are just customizations. Don’t check off an item and hit the Fix checked button unless you’re sure it’s malware. Clicking Info on selected item tells you why the entry was flagged as suspicious, but not whether it’s actually malware. To find that out, search the Web for that item’s name or go straight to a forum, such as SpywareInfo or Computer Cops. Saving the log creates a text document you can post to these forums.

The latest version adds powerful tools to the Config window. The process manager and hosts file editor help you excise virulent infections. The unique ADS Spy tool scans for alternate data streams, which some browser hijackers use to hide from spyware removers. The program still installs into whatever directory in which you unzip the file, which can make it hard to locate. HijackThis is a serious tool for any user who needs to root out a serious infestation, but wield it with caution. So, go to the site I gave you above, and they’ll help you step by step.
Free registry cleaners:
CCleaner does not specialise in cleaning the registry, it’s mostly used to speed up your computer by cleaning up your recycle bin, temp files/internet files, browsing history, application errors, log files and so on.. which frees up some space in your harddisk

I’ve tried these 10 free cleaners

http://www.regsofts.com/freeware/freereg…

I would recommend the following(click on the webpage and follow):

Free Windows Registry Repair(first one) – rather effective, the first scan i did after about a year showed over 500 problems with the registry, fixed them all

RegSeeker(2nd one) – fixed another 300 problems after using the previous one.

and like the two of them said, Eusing Free Registry Cleaner and Abexo Free Registry Cleaner(30 day trial)

Just run them all that’ll fix most problems! But dont expect 100% fixes because programs might recreate registry entries when used and so a second scan might still show the same few errors. (ignore such errors)

those are all freeware, hope i’m of some help

P.S. First go to: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau… Choose full service scan and let it install any active x components

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Answer by timothynigel
ONE DOES’NT GET ANYTHING THAT IS FREE THAT IS OF USE , ONE GETS WHAT ONE PAYS FOR….

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Answer by ESET_R
i suggest downloading Eset NOD32 Anti-virus at the link posted below. and much more windows apps.

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Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without obtaining your permission. Spyware may be installed along with other software or as the result of a virus infection. Spyware blockers can detect an invasion of spyware into your computer and have become as popular as antivirus programs. These days, it is nearly impossible to surf the internet without being infected with spyware. A computer infected with spyware can cause someone to pull their hair out with frustration, because of all of the problems it can cause related to the performance of your computer.

Spyware will log your keystrokes, steal your passwords, observe your browsing choices, cause pop-up windows, send you targeted email, redirect your web browser to phishing pages, report your personal information to distant servers and deliver pornography, whether you want it or not. It will perform a variety of nasty activities, ranging from simple email advertising all the way to complex identity theft and password stealing. It can flood your browser with pop-up advertising, hijack your browser and redirect you to an advertising or a phishing con web page.

Signs that your computer has been infected with spyware include one or more of the following:

Slow Performance:

Spyware and other unwanted programs are not necessarily designed to be efficient. The resources these programs use to track your activities and deliver advertisements can slow down your computer significantly, and cause your computer to crash. If you notice a sudden increase in the number of times a certain program crashes, or if your computer freezes or is slower than normal, you may have spyware or other unwanted adware on your machine.

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without obtaining your permission. Spyware may be installed along with other software or as the result of a virus infection. Spyware blockers can detect an invasion of spyware into your computer and have become as popular as antivirus programs. These days, it is nearly impossible to surf the internet without being infected with spyware. A computer infected with spyware can cause someone to pull their hair out with frustration, because of all of the problems it can cause related to the performance of your computer.

Spyware will log your keystrokes, steal your passwords, observe your browsing choices, cause pop-up windows, send you targeted email, redirect your web browser to phishing pages, report your personal information to distant servers and deliver pornography, whether you want it or not. It will perform a variety of nasty activities, ranging from simple email advertising all the way to complex identity theft and password stealing. It can flood your browser with pop-up advertising, hijack your browser and redirect you to an advertising or a phishing con web page.

Signs that your computer has been infected with spyware include one or more of the following:

Slow Performance:

Spyware and other unwanted programs are not necessarily designed to be efficient. The resources these programs use to track your activities and deliver advertisements can slow down your computer significantly, and cause your computer to crash. If you notice a sudden increase in the number of times a certain program crashes, or if your computer freezes or is slower than normal, you may have spyware or other unwanted adware on your machine.

You may or may not know this, but spyware is the cause of a large percentage of identity theft all over the world. Spyware comes in many different forms, and is classified as software that collects information for malicious intent. It is important that you get an anti spyware removal tool to keep your information safe. Spyware is not just online. Just think of the credit card readers that people use to scan credit card strips. This too is a sort of spyware.

Unfortunately there is yet to be a credit card developed that can tell if it is being forged. Until then, we will have to stick to spyware blockers and spyware removal for the PC. The PC is one of the things that stores tons of your personal data. First and foremost, your name and surname is on your PC’s registration information. With that alone, a well-schooled crook can do a lot of damage.

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With just your name a hacker or other type of crook can wreak havoc and steal everything from you. However, spyware is made to get a bit more than a name. The cookies folder is what most spyware goes for. The cookies folder is where all of your main info is. Here you will find things like the websites you frequent, times you go online, and maybe even usernames and passwords to some sites. We all do our banking and some shopping online these days too. This info is vulnerable.

What Steps Do You Need to Take?

You only need to take a few steps in order to ensure that you have a friendly PC. Many people shy away from a PC when they think it is infected. They will also stop using the internet banking service and online shopping services offered to them, even after the PC has been cleaned. This is not necessary. To get the job done effectively, find an anti spyware removal tool.

Keep away from the free versions, as these will most likely carry adware, and you do not want adware on your PC. This makes no sense when you are trying to get rid of the stuff. If you need to get free software, make sure you do your research about it first.

Once you have found a tool you like, install it as soon as you can. Scan your PC and get rid of those unwanted baddies. Also remember to keep the software running all the time. This way you will be free from spyware for life – well as long as you keep the database updated.

If you are on the lookout for an anti spyware removal tool that offers the whole package, take a look at noadware. Net. One last thing to remember – you can never have too much PC protection.

If your computer has been running slow and an automatic security scan starts whenever you restart Windows, then you may be infected with the Win 7 Defender spyware. You should remove Win 7 Defender spyware once you find it.

Win 7 Defender is promoted by malicious websites masquerading as malware scanner sites. Once you visit these websites, this fake program is downloaded and installed onto your computer without your knowledge. Once this rogue Win 7 Defender is installed, it will automatically perform a system scan whenever Windows is rebooted. The fake Win 7 Defender scan will display a fake infection report. The purpose of the report is to trick you into purchasing a full version of Win 7 Defender to remove these fake infections. Do not fall for this scam. Once infected with this rogue program, most users find it difficult to remove Win 7 Defender. To remove Win 7 Defender, here are some easy removal instructions.

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There are only two methods for this spyware removal. The first method is to remove Win 7 Defender manually. This involves stopping the associated process and deleting the registry entries added by Win 7 Defender. However, manual Win 7 Defender removal is only recommended for users familiar with using the Windows registry editor. Automatic Win 7 Defender removal with a spyware remover program like Best Spyware Scanner is recommended for a quick and safe Win 7 Defender spyware removal. An added benefit of using Best Spyware Scanner is that it serves a dual purpose by functioning as a spyware blocker.

l  Free Download and install Best Spyware Scanner

l  Run an Online Scan.

l  If the threat “Win 7 Defender” is detected, click “Remove” to delete this malicious item.

Do not wait for your system to be further compromised! Free download Best Spyware Scanner to remove Win 7 Defender Now! Once your computer is infected with this spyware it is crucial to remove Win 7 Defender as soon as possible.

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Answer by rosanamod
You are infected and need to go to:

www.geek.com

Good site.

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