I am unclear what you want with this:
Please show all files for your system.
You will need to reverse this process when all steps are done.
i went to page and unchecked hidden files so they would show but dont no exactly what u r wanting and where to copy from???
Sorry about that. I was wanting you to copy the information from Jotti for each of the files in your reply. But you stated that Jotti did not find anything for the files.
So am I all caught up on stuff you want done? Any ideas cuz they keep on comig!
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:29:12 PM, on 3/8/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16414)
Disable Microsoft Windows Defender:
We need to disable your Microsoft Windows Defender Real-time Protection as it may interfere with the fixes that we need to make.
Open Microsoft Windows Defender. Click Start, Programs, Windows Defender
Click on Tools, General Settings.
Under Real-time protection options, unselect the Turn on real-time protection check box
Click Save
After all of the fixes are complete it is very important that you enable Real-time Protection again.
Make Sure Internet Explorer is NOT open when trying this)
Launch HijackThis, Select None of the above, Click Config, click the 'Open'Misc Tools'Section -> 'Open hosts file manager'. Delete every line (select each line and click 'Delete line(s)') except the very first top lines beginning with # and: 127.0.0.1 localhost
Once finished, click the 'Open in Notepad' button. It should look like this:
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I would like to check some registry settings please.
Create a new folder on the desktop.
Copy the contents of this next code box to Notepad.
Name the file inspect.bat
Save as Type: All files
Save in that new folder on the desktop.
Double click on inspect.bat and let it run.
When finished it will open a file in Notepad.
That file will be named lsa.txt
Please post the contents of lsa.txt into your next reply here.
Ok Susan think I got it! when u had me go into and delete lines in host I noticed that all the bad host files were after tweakmaster ………. i disabled tweakmaster and surfed with no 01 hosts showing up, i then reactivated tweakmaster and surfed and were back again …… just to be sure I did it again with same results with NO 01 host files found went to same sites with it activated and they were back ……. prog is located at www.tweakmaster.com got the prog free when I got a Discover Card ……. tweakmaster was suppose to speed up surfing but dont no y all these hosts were showing up to places i never went … what do u make of it?????????
Hello auggust,
I am so glad that you found this problem. I cannot argue with what works for you. I would uninstall Tweakmaster or keep it disabled. But I have searched for complaints about Tweakmaster and have not found any using dogpile.com and google.com. It makes me wonder if this is a glitch with Tweakmaster or something new?
I would email technical support at Tweakmaster and explain the situation and see what kind of response you receive. If the product worth keeping, they should work with you and help you resolve the problem.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:22:22 PM, on 3/20/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16414)
Your hijackthis log appears to be clean. No 01s and no Tweakmaster! You do need to update your Java though. Please do the following to help keep your system malware-free.
STEP 1.
====== DON’T BECOME OVERCONFIDENT WITH ANTIVIRUS APPLICATIONS INSTALLED!!!
auggust, your log appears to be clean. You need to update your Java though. Please do the following to help keep your system clean.
Stay up to date on security patches and be extremely wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive unbidden in instant messages and e-mail.
"The number one thing the majority of the malicious code we're seeing now does is disable or delete anti-virus and other security software," Dunham said. "In a lot of cases, once the user clicks on that attachment, it's already too late."
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
Visit Microsoft's Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit Windows Updates regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
Updating Java
Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.0.
Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications".
Click the "Download" button to the right.
Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
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Make sure you use proper prevention to keep from having problems occur to your computer in the future.
