Help Fix My Computer from Spyware or Virus

Help Me Fix My Computer By
Finding Out What Is Starting Up With My Computer!

ID	See Below	Name-Startup_Item	Command	Comments
`Database Results Error [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Could not find file '(unknown)'.`

See Below

Name-Startup_Item

Command

Comments

Database Results Error [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Could not find file '(unknown)'.

Use this chart to see whether the item should be removed or not! Current Data Set Found Here
Another Source Here and Here - New Search Process Here - File Extension search Here

Symbol	Description
Y	Normally leave to run at start-up
N	Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary
U	User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary
X	Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs"
?	Unknown

Use This Startup Program To See What is Starting Up
Sysinternals Version Web File
Sysinternals Process Viewer Web File

I created this help to help people fix their computers if they get infected with virus's and spyware. If you open your web browser and you always get popup's or you change your home page and it switches back to some other page your machine is probably infected. Follow these steps to fix the machine.

Use These Steps To Fix You Computer if it seems infected!

Guide

Help Full Security Guide http://comparitech.net/securityguide

Step 0

Download These Three Files and save them somewhere on your computer for Future Help I use c:\setup\spyware

Download 1st

File1 v2 Hijack This Trend Version 2 Run Hijack and past your results in here http://hijackthis.de/index.php#anl

Download 2st

File 2 - V1.2 WinsockXPFix.exe LC 1.0 You can use this program to fix your internet connection if it stops working. see disclaimer below

Download 3rd

File3 RootkitRevealer Some of the new virus's don't show up on your system this will help locate them UnHackMe File TDSSRV File Help

Unhide

I cant see my files from a virus. Use Unhide to show them File

XP Step

If you have XP you will have to run these steps for every user. Also turn off system restore and turn if back on when you are done. do this for ME too.

Step 1

Start the computer in safe mode and run in safe mode through step 6 if possible.

Step 2

Use the Startup Program or MSConfig to remove any programs you don't need. Type the name in the {Name-Startup Item Box} listed above to see what it does. Use the chart to know whether It is safe or not. Restart Machine if you can to connect to the internet to get to this page and the file in step 6 through 11 or use another computer to push the files to your computer.

Step 3

Right Click IE and Delete {Cookies, Temporary Internet files, and History} Also Go Into Settings, View Objects and remove all items. These are Active X components that will get reinstalled when you go to a web page that needs it.

Step 4

go to Start, Run and type %temp% this will open a folder with all the temporary files on the computer. You should be able to safely delete all these files use Ctrl + A to select all files and press the del key

Step 5

Go To Recycle Bin and Empty it! If you have Norton Protect Empty that Bin Too!

Step 6

Use Step 6-A or B or C or D to clean the machine even if you have virus software installed. You might want to run all of them! RescueCD
New Online Scanner ESET Kaspersky Rescue CD File 2 CreatNewIsoHelp Web Kaspersky Live Scaner Web File

Step 6-A

A new tool from Microsoft that does Virus & Spyware at the same time Web Based Windows Live Safety Center New

Step 6-B

If you Don't like DOS Free online scanner trend micro. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_frame.asp Ver6 Rootkit

Step 6-C

If you Don't like DOS you can try this free online scanner from CA. http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

Step 6-D

If you Don't like DOS you can try this free online scanner from Symantec Trial Program Choose
Download version Here http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
Norton Fix tool symantec.com Norton Removal Tool NSS DownloadScanner Ftp://ftp.symantec.com/misc/tools/nss/NortonSecurityScan.exe PE
def = http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions/download/detail.jsp?gid=rr
USB Help Comcast Norton File http://xfinity.com/norton Norton Virus Boot Help

Step 6-E

Download this virus file VirScan. Dat Info Found Here. Place the files in a Directory called C:\Virus go to dos (Start, Run, Command) and in that dir and type
scan /adl /clean /report virus.txt

This scan could take an hour to run depending you the number of files

New Fprot http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/downloads/Free-tools/Online-Scanner.html

You May need this WinZip Download to open the virus Program to extract the files to the C:\Virus Directory

Edit the virus.txt file after it runs and see if any virus's were found! If they were go here search for it and see what damage the virus did!

Step 6-F

F-Secure Online Scanner http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/index.html

Step 7-G

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools.aspx

Step 7

Download And Run This Program Adaware 1.6 SE Ver6 + to remove Spyware Adaware Definitions

Step 8

Test your internet connection and see if the computer is running correctly See Disclaimer if Not use WinsockXPFIX Ver 1.2

Step 9

Download and run this Program Also Spybot Ver 1.4 Spybot Ver 1.3 or Spybot Definitions

Step 10

Test your internet connection and see if the computer is running correctly See Disclaimer if Not use WinsockXPFIX Ver 1.2

Step 11

Download and run this Program Website SpySweeper Also to Remove Additional Spyware

Step 12

Test your internet connection and see if the computer is running correctly See Disclaimer if Not use WinsockXPFIX Ver 1.2

Step 13

Download and run the NEW Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware software from Giant Website File 1

Step 14

Test your internet connection and see if the computer is running correctly See Disclaimer if Not use WinsockXPFIX above (DO NOT use if SP2 is install)

Step 15

Also Download and run this program Cool Web Shreder LC

Step 16

Go To Window Update and Download all Critical Updates. Keep doing this until Critical = 0

Step 17

Re-Install Virus Protection if a Virus was found on your system. ETrust is Giving Free Virus Software For 1 Year

Firewall

You should be using a router or firewall if you have a high-speed connection. You can get a firewall from Zone Alarm0

Online

You can run this program online when you are through to see if anything is left PestPatrol or Download it

Online

This is an online Spyware scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/ I Haven't tried it yet! Cloud Ver Web File

Free

ClamAV Website

Free

Super Anti Spyware Portable Web Page

Free

Analyze your Spyware XrayPC ZipFile ExeFile

Free

BitDefender onlineScanner Website

Free

HitmanPro Web 32 64 Kickstart USB Videos TrojanRemover

Free

ERD 6 6.532 8.1.32 8.1.64 SP-x Standalone System Sweeper Definitions Site Creator Free MsEssentials Web File XP - Vista32 - Vista64

Free

Malwarebytes Website File Rules Downloads

Free

Combofix Program Website File GMER File

Free Virus

AVG Antivirus Software Website download File Removal Tool New AVG set_permissions Avast Webpage file New

Free

ursoftrware.com uninstall software Website File WindowsInstallCleanupUtility CDRepair

Free

BLEEPINGComputer JRT File- Adwcleaner File- TdsKiller File - Rkill File - Malware File - CCCleaner File - RogueKiller - File - BitDef - Avira - Xfinity

Free Extras

rkill.com Dial-A - Fix Permissions Iobits EasyBootCD Web File dotnet2

Conficker

Removal Info & Tool File website Page MSInfo MSInfo2

Removal

Norton File Mcafee AVG ComcastConstantGuard symantec Cleanwipeutility

Background

Background Transfer for Ie Large Files. download to folder and run then run install.js right click ie link use background transfer.Bits 3L3@nw!pC

BSD

Vista & Win7 Black Screen of death Website File

Check File

Check a File To See If Is A Virus http://www.virustotal.com/ Software SFC

bootcd

Ultimate Boot CD http://www.ubcd4win.com/ - download Page

ISO Burner

Free Iso Burner Program ImgBurn http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download or http://www.gearsoftware.com/GEAR-ISO-Burn.cfm

ToolSet

Download, Startup-autorun,-Process-BSD-Dialafix-Hijack-IEPermissions-rkill-NortonScan-Rootkit-winsockfix-uninstall-unhackme Keyfinder.zip FastResolve NewView BullZip DllHostVirus PassReset

Windows 11

Show all task bar Icons run CMD Admin type [ explorer shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9} ] no []

This should fix your computer. You may have to re-install program that still crash but your computer should be working good at this point.
Also you may have to re-boot the computer many times during these steps.
To remove some of the really bad infections look here for help. PCHELL - SPYCHECKER - SPYWARESPIES michaelstevenstech
how to run program and bypass UAC Control - Qbooks Setups

Product Activation Help - MBR Boot Problems - Win7 ISO - Win10_Iso Win11_Iso 7-8 to 10 7-8-10- USB-ISO - Services.Help - Download Repair CD's - H elps

Microsoft Virtual PC Download - Update Standalone - 7-8 Updates Use IE Only - Update Help - Activate
You can also use the Hijack program downloaded above, But check with the News Groups for help First!
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click on picture for details how to stop those popups.

** disclaimer: I have used these procedures listed here with out any trouble except after running adaware on a really infected machine, the computer would not connect to the internet afterwards. I had to reinstall the OS to fix the problem. Note: the machines that this happened on were very infected machines. Use this information at your own risk. I make no warranty or guarantee that this will work for you. I take no responsibility for this information if it causes harm to your machine or loss of data. Backup or clone your hard drive before you use these procedures. You may want to restore the spy-removal operation to restore connections but the infections will still be their. I have used winsockXPfix many times to repair this connection see restore the spyware below.

Help Me Fix My Computer By Finding Out What Is Starting Up With My Computer!

Use These Steps To Fix You Computer if it seems infected!

Help Me Fix My Computer By
Finding Out What Is Starting Up With My Computer!