windows adtools problem

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diane70

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Hi

spybot keeps finding windows ad tools on my computer, It fixes it but when I use spybot again it is always there!

The problem is c:\windows\system32\ide21201.vwd

How can I sort this out?

Thanks
Diane
 
never mind about my previous post >
This Trojan may be installed automatically when a user visits a certain Web site, or may be manually installed by a user.

It drops the file IDE21201.VXD in the Windows system folder. The said file is a non-malicious device driver used on Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME to communicate directly with the hard disk. This Trojan, however, uses the device driver to gain information about the user’s hard disk.

It monitors the browsing habits of the user and occasionally opens popup Web browser windows that display online ads based on the data it gathers.

This Trojan modifies the registry to ensure that it automatically runs whenever Windows starts up. It also adds an uninstall entry into the Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs application, which enables the user to uninstall TROJ_AGENT.BF from the Control Panel console.

This Trojan arrives as a UPX-compressed file. It runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.
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For one of many solutions click HERE
If this doesnt work download a little program called HiijackThis and do a scan and post the results!
 
Addis said:
Also try switching to Firefox its better and more secue than IE.
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HI Again

switched to firefox but the info/pictures are a bit slow at coming on? why is this?
should I install anything else?

Thanks for your help
Diane
 
diane70 said:
HI Again

switched to firefox but the info/pictures are a bit slow at coming on? why is this?
should I install anything else?

Thanks for your help
Diane
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Dianne, what are your system specs? More specifically, how much RAM does it have?
 
Anti-Trend said:
Dianne, what are your system specs? More specifically, how much RAM does it have?
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HI
I am crap with computer, just use it for pictures and ebay selling etc.

Where would I look for this info?

I know it is windows xp 1mb???

Sorry
Diane :(
 
diane70 said:
Where would I look for this info?
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I don't use Windows, but I believe right-clicking on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and choosing "Properties" from the menu will get you enough information to answer the RAM question. :)

-AT
 
Anti-Trend said:
I don't use Windows, but I believe right-clicking on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and choosing "Properties" from the menu will get you enough information to answer the RAM question. :)

-AT
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HI Again

it say windows microsoft windows xp professional

version 200
service pack 2
800mhz 224 mb ram

I remember the guy next door partitioning some if it so I could sort my photos on part of it but I think he has used too much space for my pictures etc.

I have 26.3 gb on c drive 14.3 used

and 15.6 gb on my d drive (photos) 3.58 used.

Hope you can help
Diane
 
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