Malware remover

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Download the Malicious Software Removal tool from the Microsoft download
site. It is Windows-KB890830-V1.30.exe

"Kathy Garrett" <garrettkathy@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a good free malware remover?
> Thanks
>
 
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Kathy Garrett wrote:
> Does anyone know of a good free malware remover?
> Thanks
 
One Care is one of the worst (useless) products for this

--
Peter

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> "Kathy Garrett" <garrettkathy@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:OcJJD9mvHHA.4796@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Does anyone know of a good free malware remover?
>> Thanks
>>
>
 
"Kathy Garrett" <garrettkathy@earthlink.net> wrote
> Does anyone know of a good free malware remover?

Depends on what it is. Start with this:

Malware Removal
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper's Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

There are specific newsgroups for malware issues:

microsoft.public.security.homeusers
microsoft.public.security.virus

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
 
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