Help me remove antispycheck remnants/reinstaller

Like a fool, I clicked "allow once" when McAfee warned me that this could be something that I don't want access to or accessing my computer.

It originated from a pop up box that wanted me to click to see if my Active X controls we're updated - it even had the Windows "shield" or what appeared to be the shield.

I went to Add or Remove programs and unistalled it, but it still reinstalls on reboot enough to show up on the bottom bar blinking with an alternating white X on a red background and a white question mark on a blue background, and the balloon pops up saying System Alert yadda, yadda, that if clicked, takes you to their website of doom.

hi,

a hjt log would be helpful to narrow down the possible downloads to use.


download hjt:

http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/th…/HJTInstall.exe

* Save HJTInstall.exe to your desktop.
* Doubleclick on the HJTInstall.exe icon on your desktop.
* By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis .
* Click on Install.
* It will create a HijackThis icon on the desktop.
* Once installed, it will launch Hijackthis.
* Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad.
* Click on "Edit > Select All" then click on "Edit > Copy" and Paste the entire contents of the log in next reply

A freind suggested I try the free for home use, the SUPER anti spyware program at - http://www.superantispyware.com and it not only found and killed the antispycheck, the reinstaller, and associated nasties, but found left over virtumundo from an attack I had 2 years ago.

hi soeastbiker, ok good SAS is a great anti-malware app. for your reference: My Top Ten The Short Version: 1) Keep your OS, (Windows) browser (IE, FireFox) and software up to date. 2) Know what you are installing to your computer. Alot of software can come with add-ons. Do you trust the source? 3) Install, keep updated: antivirus and two anti-malware applications. 4)Dont click on links or install files you receive via E-Mail, IM, Chat Rooms or Social Sites, no matter how tempting the message. Do you trust the source? 5) Dont click on adds/pop ups or offers from websites to install software. 6) Dont click on offers to "scan" your computer. 7) Set up and use limited accounts rather than administrator accounts. 8) Consider using an alternate browser and E-mail client. 9) Install and understand the limitations of a third party software firewall. 10) If your habits include visiting or installing files from: warez, cracks/keygens, P2P or adult sites you are much more likely to encounter malicious code. Do you trust the source? longer version in link below. happy safe surfing.