Guest Ronald E. Foltz Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 downloaded Spybot . . computer slowed down to a crawl afterwards. . .did a system restore to before downloading Spybot but computer is still slow. . ..are there components i have to remove manually?? If so, where would i find them and how do i do it???? thanks for any help
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Re: computer xtra xtra slow Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 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 v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, 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 or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Ronald E. Foltz wrote: > downloaded Spybot . . computer slowed down to a crawl afterwards. . .did a > system restore to before downloading Spybot but computer is still slow. . > .are there components i have to remove manually?? If so, where would i > find > them and how do i do it???? > thanks for any help
Guest Muzafar Ganie Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 RE: computer xtra xtra slow Check the spybot under the add/remove programs start->control panel->add/remove if present remove it Step 2: Try another system restore restore befor that Step3: Check the following article support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Step 4: delete the contents of the temp folders Start->run->type temp select all the file (edit- select all) then hit delete try same step to delete the contents of the %temp% and prefetch folders Muzafar
Guest Mick Murphy Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 RE: computer xtra xtra slow You downloaded the wrong program! "SPYBOT" is spyware. Correct names are so important! Spybot Search & Destroy is the RIGHT program. http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program. Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it. Then SCAN with it. Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight. Important re: Safe Mode If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot the computer, and go into Safe Mode. To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER. RESCAN your computer with Avast(or your AV) and Spybot S & D while in Safe Mode. -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Ronald E. Foltz" wrote: > > downloaded Spybot . . computer slowed down to a crawl afterwards. . .did a > system restore to before downloading Spybot but computer is still slow. . > ..are there components i have to remove manually?? If so, where would i find > them and how do i do it???? > thanks for any help > > >
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