Guest diddlyv Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Got zlob virus display properties now only has themes, appearance and settings I installed SP3 Is there any way to force desktop and screen savers back into the display properties
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Got Virus - display no longer lets me configure desktop Use my Remove-it software, choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm -- Cyberstalking is a crime. If you had one as bad as I did simply ignoring them is not an option. "diddlyv" <diddlyv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:DD298717-B904-4D8B-8293-CA5CA43F3876@microsoft.com... > Got zlob virus > display properties now only has themes, appearance and settings > I installed SP3 > Is there any way to force desktop and screen savers back into the display > properties
Guest David H. Lipman Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Got Virus - display no longer lets me configure desktop From: "diddlyv" <diddlyv@discussions.microsoft.com> | Got zlob virus | display properties now only has themes, appearance and settings | I installed SP3 | Is there any way to force desktop and screen savers back into the display | properties No, you have a Zlob Trojan. It is NOT a virus. Multiple part reply.. It is suggested that you execute each tool in Normal Mode then in Safe Mode. Part 1 ----------- Use noahdfear's SmitFraud, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, et. al., removal tool -- SmitRem.exe http://noahdfear.geekstogo.com/click%20counter/click.php?id=1 http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic43659.html Part 2 ----------- S!ri's SmitfraudFix http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php Part 3 ------------ Malwarebytes Anti-Malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe * * * Please report back your results * * * -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Got Virus - display no longer lets me configure desktop 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/ diddlyv wrote: > Got zlob virus > display properties now only has themes, appearance and settings > I installed SP3 > Is there any way to force desktop and screen savers back into the display > properties
Guest Malke Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Re: Got Virus - display no longer lets me configure desktop The Real Truth MVP wrote: > Use my Remove-it software, choose yes for all options when prompted. > Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm > > I'm so sorry that you haven't recovered from your accident, Chris. Apparently the horror of going off a cliff has caused you to think you are an MS-MVP when you aren't. Nor should anyone download files from a website which hosts pr0n. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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