Guest aaronlane25 Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" virus detected. Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove it. Many Thanks aaron
Guest Patti MacLeod Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 RE: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Hi aaronlane25, Since you have a number of malware infections, I would highly recommend registering and posting at a forum that is dedicated to malware information and removal. Here are a few that you could choose from: http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=12&sid=dfe03976f4d1a18e3ed6e74bffc49305 http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25 http://www.suggestafix.com/index.php?showforum=15 Regards, -- Patti MacLeod Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User "aaronlane25" wrote: > I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > > The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > > The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware > and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an > "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" > virus detected. > > Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove > it. > > Many Thanks > > aaron > > > >
Guest Curt Christianson Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Aaron, It sounds as though you may have quite a mess in there. Not insurmountable, just painstaking, and time-consuming (but usually good results I might add). Follow these cleanup procedures for your machine. They tend to go from easier to more difficult. And please, after you've cleaned a few nasties out and things seem to run better--DO NOT STOP. Keep doing the step-by-step until one of the experts ,(and they are definitely experts) finally tell you ,you have a clean machine. -- HTH, Curt Windows Support Center http://www.aumha.org Practically Nerded,... http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm "aaronlane25" <aaronlane25@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1EE876E0-8813-4354-A777-E5C8768CCA86@microsoft.com... |I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. | | The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. | | The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop | background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware | and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an | "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" | virus detected. | | Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove | it. | | Many Thanks | | aaron | | | |
Guest Curt Christianson Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Sorry Aaron, Would be nice if I listed the links too: 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 ********************************************************* Check your system for "hijackware": Dealing with Hijackware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm CoolWebSearch Chronicles http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis (http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.** [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.] Also update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now on, do both daily. So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957 SpywareBlaster http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html Troubleshooting Secure Sites http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444 http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites -- HTH - Please Reply to This Thread ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP AumHa Forums http://forum.aumha.org Protect Your PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect ************************************ Dealing with Hijackware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm ************************************************** What You Should Know About Spyware http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx ******************************************************* 2. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for & Removing 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://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/ When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. => hijackthis.exe MUST be located in its own, dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Program files\HijackThis\hijackthis.exe). => Close all browser, messenger, mediaplayer, mail client, and Office windows & apps before scanning with HijackThis (HT). **Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.** 3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill of health. -- Most of the abouve courtesy of various MVP's whose material I plan to use myself (it's too much work!). I think even PA Bear had a part in this! -- HTH, Curt Windows Support Center http://www.aumha.org Practically Nerded,... http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm "Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAM.Yahoo.com> wrote in message news:eDTHkMfyHHA.988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... | Aaron, | | It sounds as though you may have quite a mess in there. Not insurmountable, | just painstaking, and time-consuming (but usually good results I might add). | | Follow these cleanup procedures for your machine. They tend to go from | easier to more difficult. | And please, after you've cleaned a few nasties out and things seem to run | better--DO NOT STOP. Keep doing the step-by-step until one of the experts | ,(and they are definitely experts) finally tell you ,you have a clean | machine. | | -- | HTH, | Curt | | Windows Support Center | http://www.aumha.org | Practically Nerded,... | http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm | | "aaronlane25" <aaronlane25@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message | news:1EE876E0-8813-4354-A777-E5C8768CCA86@microsoft.com... ||I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. || || The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. || || The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop || background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti | spyware || and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, | an || "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning | "looksky" || virus detected. || || Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't | remove || it. || || Many Thanks || || aaron || || || || | |
Guest Peter Foldes Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Sounds like you got infected with a form of Smithfraud Trojan . Follow the links that was posted by Curt and then do the following also Then do the specific steps here: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Smitfraud_Trojan Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to do all scans in Safe Mode. http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm - download -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAM.Yahoo.com> wrote in message news:eDTHkMfyHHA.988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Aaron, > > It sounds as though you may have quite a mess in there. Not insurmountable, > just painstaking, and time-consuming (but usually good results I might add). > > Follow these cleanup procedures for your machine. They tend to go from > easier to more difficult. > And please, after you've cleaned a few nasties out and things seem to run > better--DO NOT STOP. Keep doing the step-by-step until one of the experts > ,(and they are definitely experts) finally tell you ,you have a clean > machine. > > -- > HTH, > Curt > > Windows Support Center > http://www.aumha.org > Practically Nerded,... > http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm > > "aaronlane25" <aaronlane25@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:1EE876E0-8813-4354-A777-E5C8768CCA86@microsoft.com... > |I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > | > | The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > | > | The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > | background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti > spyware > | and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, > an > | "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning > "looksky" > | virus detected. > | > | Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't > remove > | it. > | > | Many Thanks > | > | aaron > | > | > | > | > >
Guest Lenny Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" fdisk and format and reinstall "aaronlane25" <aaronlane25@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1EE876E0-8813-4354-A777-E5C8768CCA86@microsoft.com... > I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > > The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > > The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware > and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an > "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" > virus detected. > > Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove > it. > > Many Thanks > > aaron > > > >
Guest PA Bear Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" AVG what? Freedom what? 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 aaronlane25 wrote: > I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > > The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > > The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti > spyware and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware > protection, an "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another > warning "looksky" virus detected. > > Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't > remove > it. > > Many Thanks > > aaron
Guest aaronlane25 Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" ok I have done what you say, The elephat bay link says "Uninstall all java then install new Java" well I uninstalled java first now i am not connective to the internet. (holy i feel noobish) I can't seem to get java to let me save the exe, it only says run, Don't run not "save". Ach, I'll keep going though. aaron
Guest aaronlane25 Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" alright i got the offline Java downloaded, i'll keep working. Still not connective but I'll go down fighting. aaron
Guest PA Bear Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" To keep track of things, it helps immensely if you include all of previous message(s) in your replies to the newsgroup. We have no idea to whom you're replying, Aaron. Thank you. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org aaronlane25 wrote: > ok I have done what you say, The elephat bay link says "Uninstall all java > then install new Java" well I uninstalled java first now i am not > connective to the internet. (holy i feel noobish) I can't seem to get java > to let me save the exe, it only says run, Don't run not "save". Ach, I'll > keep going though. > > aaron
Guest John Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 RE: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Here you go: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/231/us/crp/2 May I recommend AVG Free Edition or AVG Internet Security? Be sure to read Top Threats as there is currently an elevated risk. Hope this works out. -- A story of success always has a beginning. "aaronlane25" wrote: > I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > > The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > > The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware > and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an > "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" > virus detected. > > Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove > it. > > Many Thanks > > aaron > > > >
Guest aaronlane25 Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 RE: How do i remove " Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs" Thank you I have solved this problem and consider this thread closed. "John" wrote: > Here you go: > > http://www.grisoft.com/doc/231/us/crp/2 > > May I recommend AVG Free Edition or AVG Internet Security? > > Be sure to read Top Threats as there is currently an elevated risk. > > Hope this works out. > -- > A story of success always has a beginning. > > > "aaronlane25" wrote: > > > I cannot remove it with avg, or freedom. > > > > The Cpu is a Compaq with a 330 Celeron D processor, Windows xp home sp2. > > > > The symptoms are: An explanation point in a red triangle, my desktop > > background is changed, i have 50 Ie windows to websites offering anti spyware > > and whatnot, also a "windows Security Alert" offering spyware protection, an > > "Open File - Security Warning for Locus software, another warning "looksky" > > virus detected. > > > > Avg found the Trojan Horse Generic2.dbs and some spyware but couldn't remove > > it. > > > > Many Thanks > > > > aaron > > > > > > > >
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