Possibly Leaving FFR (need good anti-spyware)

[tnyhwk900]

Reboot your computer, and keep pressing F8 once the first things appear on the screen. When it says "What would you like to do?" or w/e select Safe Mode at the top. Make sure you run it in safe mode if it keeps regenerating. Don't forget to run registry cleaner after scan and before exiting Safe Mode.

[Sera13]

iused firefox at school to get around the blocks and stuff, i loved it

[Synthlight]

Just out of curiosity Tnyhwk, explain to me in detail what microsoft AntiSpyware scans that XoftSpy does not? Because I used Xoftspy to get rid of all the crud that Microsoft AntiSpyware couldn't. And yes, Xoftspy scans memory processes, all files and folders, the registry, etc..etc..
Not bashing on it but I just don't think your explanations really gave each program a fair shake.

Cheers,

Synthlight

[Snapps]

Can you guys give a bit of info about Spyware Doctor? I mean if you know anything about it. I got it and when I ran the search it found 206 more items, thats 204 more items than AVG and Nortan found (Yes I know Nortan sucks).

I mean maybe like a bit of info so I know if its actually worth keeping since we are on the subject.

[Sera13]

nortan does suck

[QreepyBORIS]

XoftSpy, Firefox, and Microsoft Antispyware should be enough for you.

And leaving already? :P

[evilbutterfly]

Also an error pops up every so often with the popups saying that there is something wrong with the internet.

I would just like to point out to you that this is probably your problem. What do you do when these error messages pop up?

[tnyhwk900]

Originally Posted by Synthlight

Just out of curiosity Tnyhwk, explain to me in detail what microsoft AntiSpyware scans that XoftSpy does not? Because I used Xoftspy to get rid of all the crud that Microsoft AntiSpyware couldn't. And yes, Xoftspy scans memory processes, all files and folders, the registry, etc..etc..
Not bashing on it but I just don't think your explanations really gave each program a fair shake.

Cheers,

Synthlight

XoftSpy does not scan all files and folders. Not only does it scan in ~5 minutes while Antispyware takes 30, I have watched the process and it has never touched Documents and Settings. I don't think it scans active processes either.

EDIT: Just ran, and it only scans a few Program Files folders and the Cookies folder. It does not scan memory processes.

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Originally Posted by Snapps

Can you guys give a bit of info about Spyware Doctor? I mean if you know anything about it. I got it and when I ran the search it found 206 more items, thats 204 more items than AVG and Nortan found (Yes I know Nortan sucks).

When did AVG become a spyware scanner? o_O

I didn't include Spyware Doctor because every other app does as good of a job, and this costs money. The built-in firewall pales in comparison to Microsoft's, as well.

[ToshX]

I was going to use this against you, but then I read your post again.

[U-R-B-R-V]

Download and install Firefox and MS AntiSpyware, use them for 10 minutes, sit back, and think "WTF was I doing surfing the net without these tools?"

[tnyhwk900]

U-R-B-R-V, please read the thread and realize that we have covered those two items in much fuller detail at least 5 times.

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by QreepyBORIS

XoftSpy, Firefox, and Microsoft Antispyware should be enough for you.

And leaving already? :P

Most likely not. Not now after seeing multiple solutions.

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by ToshX

I was going to use this against you, but then I read your post again.

I don't get it.

[supamario198]

just download firefox, its a browser thats better than internet explorer. also its not hard to just click on open and follow the directions.

[Krym]

umm, doesn't matter but I was being sarcastic ...

[ToshX]

Originally Posted by BCLR

I don't get it.

Read Tony's post again.
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If you can't get rid of spyware, post a picture of the spyware you are recieving. I know of pretty much all the spyware you could have run into.

[Synthlight]

Knowledge is your best friend. Just because it is very quick, does not mean that it isn't the most effective. There is a reason it costs a heap of money.



Cheers,

Synthlight

[Synthlight]

Before this goes any further.. BCLR, just one one of the tools we have mentioned and stop clicking on pop-ups from other sites. Get Firefox and or use the latest pop-up blocker in I.E. Much of Spyware comes down to the sites you visit and the things you click on, so make the right choices.

Cheers,

Synthlight

[MalReynolds]

Uh... Synth... Double post? Next time, use the edit button.

Mal

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by evilbutterfly

I would just like to point out to you that this is probably your problem. What do you do when these error messages pop up?

That is the error I get. As for now I will try tnyhwk900's solution and edit this post telling you if it worked.