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Missing Regedit.com
I've been a member for some time and enjoy reading all the tips and help that everyone shares on here.Just recently I experienced something on my home pc that just stumped me.Start/Run/regedit missing?So I type in regedit.exe instead and up pops my registry editor. Now imediately I...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, registry
Discussion threads 2006-05-31
winlogon problem on XP Pro SP2
I am working on fixing up a friend's system (I know, silly me) and have encountered a problem with winlogon. When the system starts, the following message appears "winlogon.exe has encountered a problem and needed to close" whether a user has logged on or not. If you attempt click OK...
Tags: BSOD, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, oldbag, registry, Service Pack 2, windows
Q&A 2006-01-25
Spyware finds
Hey all,My newly-downlodaded SPYWARE DOCTOR has listed the following two components as spyware, medium-threat, that should be removed from my system. I am a little leary, however, simply because these are Windows files, no? What are these exactly, what is their function, and what should I do about them. Thanks...
Tags: advertisement, anti-spyware, Cemetery Mike, registry, spyware, windows, WindUpdates
Q&A 2005-08-04
What has happened?????
Hi all, I have a PC running XP professional that suffered some sort of attack recently - every shortcut was changed to an .lnk file, and most shortcuts would only open with Notepad. On botting there was a huge flurry of registry changes intecepted by Microsoft's Spyuware Remover Beta,...
Tags: dfacer@..., registry, spyware, windows
Q&A 2005-07-20
SP2 before or after registry clean up?
I am preparing to run one of the registry clean up utilities, & wonder if I should install SP2 before I do this. Gut feel is if it will make copies of a bloated registry with some junk in it, then I should clean up 1st & if system still...
Tags: badair, registry, Service Pack 2, spyware, windows
Q&A 2005-07-05
Spyware generating random named process?
Hello,I have a PC that is infected with a number of spyware and virus goodies. I have managed to eradicate most of them. There is one that is eluding me however and I am looking for info on how to figure this out. The problem is as...
Tags: bill@..., PC, registry, spyware, windows
Q&A 2005-06-28
Windows XP program startup locations
Left out System RestoreI discovered some spyware uses the System Restore to bring back deleted files and Registry entries. Turn it off, clean the system, and turn it back on was the only solution.nice utiliteshere are a couple of utilities that help id what will execute at startup and what...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, registry, spyware, startup location, Tampa Hillbilly, windows
Discussion threads 2005-03-10
Internet Problems.
Whenever i go to certain sites on the internet, it will tell me there is an error and it must close the window, i check the technical info and it says the file C:DOCUME~1OwnerLOCALS~1TempWER1A.tmp.dir00appcompat.txt was included. I need to...
Tags: Ad-aware, Internet, registry, SpyBot, spyware, theguyformalyknownaskingpin@..., windows
Q&A 2005-02-19
unwanted program
I keep getting pop ups that say C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32qxgzbue.exe wants to connect to the interent. I keep blocking this pop up but it happens constantly. I tried to remove this program from my computer, but could not.It sounds like a virus or spyware, do you have an antivirus program...
Tags: acoooper443@..., adware, EasyCleaner, registry, Spy-Bot, spyware, virus, windows
Q&A 2005-02-05
Can't remove spyware dialer
Dear all.A user of our network (Windows 98) opened a spam message and his PC was infected by a dialer.I scanned the PC with ad aware and spy bot but the problem remains. This malware wrote something to the registry and I can not get rid of it because every...
Tags: dialer, Hijack This, registry, spyware, stergios_nik@..., windows
Q&A 2004-10-19

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Prevent spyware infections WITHOUT user intervention
Prevent spyware infections WITHOUT user interventionDoes anyone know of a tool that prevents spyware infections without asking the user to approve or deny an installation or change?I've looked at tools like Lavasoft's Ad-Watch, Spybot's Tea Timer, Microsoft's AntiSpyware, etc, but each tool pops up a message when a change is...
Tags: infection, kmpirish@..., security, spyware, spyware infection
Discussion threads 2005-04-19
Spyware and the advertisers.
Spyware and the advertisers.I would like to put this forward for discussion. Currently for two weeks I have been battling a silent install of a spyware product. (Yeah I went through a boring day and played a few online games where one did the install.The question is I have spyware...
Tags: advertisement, advertiser, adware, browser hijack, Michaeltech, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, security, SpyBot, spyware, Trend Micro Inc.
Discussion threads 2005-09-19
Protect against spyware and adware with Spybot
By simply visiting a Web site, or installing shareware, you may be installing other software, cookies, or applications that are able to monitor and log your Internet activity. This category of software is generally referred to as spyware. Adware is normally associated with shareware that generates popup ads, or displays...
Tags: SpyBot, Jim McIntyre, adware, spyware
Technical articles 2004-03-10
Protect against spyware and adware with Spybot
By simply visiting a Web site or installing shareware, you may be installing software, cookies, or applications that are able to monitor and log your Internet activity. This category of software is generally referred to as spyware. Adware is normally associated with shareware that generates pop-up ads or displays banner...
Tags: SpyBot, Jim McIntyre, adware, spyware
Technical articles 2004-05-03
SolutionBase: Take an inside look at Windows Defender in Vista
Even Vista is vulnerable to exploits that need patching. Windows Defender's spyware-busting features can help further protect systems from compromise. Scott Lowe provides a detailed look at the Windows Defender included in Vista. When Microsoft got into the antispyware market, some pundits decried...
Tags: Program, Scan, Software, Security, System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Spyware, Service, Action, Computer, Option, View, Windows Defender, Microsoft SpyNet, Membership, Windows Defender Management, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Protection, Microsoft Windows, File, Figure, OneCare, Quick Scan, History, History Option, Figure M Defender, Scott Lowe
Technical articles 2007-08-28
Spyware and Virus Cleaning Tutorial. Any any Ideas what to add?
If you think of some software/step that is needed for this Tutorial that Im working on, please post it. Thank You. The Tutorial in *very rough daft* Be ready for bad grammar. Please note the details on how to use the software and reason for it has been removed for...
Tags: cbcats, CD-Key, security, software, spyware, system restore, virus, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-03
Amust Registry Cleaner 4.0 (Windows)
Amust Registry Cleaner, the next generation registry cleaner, allows you to safely scan, repair and compact Windows registry with just a few mouse clicks. It introduces a new SmartScan technology for registry cleaning to fix PC problems and improve the performance of Windows systems. Over time any Windows registry accumulates...
Tags: Registry, Windows Registry, AMUST Software, Amust Registry Cleaner, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Security
Software downloads 2008-05-30
Best Registry Cleaners Registry Cleaner 1.2 (Windows)
Clean your registry with registry cleaner software designed to repair, clean and optimize registry. Easily fix the registry errors and make your PC work speedy. The registry cleaner software enables you to take registry backup for safe purposes and repair registry when you need it. 100% free from virus, adware...
Tags: Registry, Microsoft Windows, Registry Cleaner, Best Registry Cleaners, Registry Cleaner Software
Software downloads 2008-12-06
Registry/Virus/Spyware Diagnosis Tool 1.1 (Windows)
A tool designed to diagnose and repair registry, virus and spyware issues. A series of questions will be asked to better determine the best course of action. You will then have the option to scan your PC and repair any issues. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com....
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Tool, ProjectVisionz, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security
Software downloads 2008-11-03
Quick Registry Cleaner 3.7 (Windows)
The registry is the most important database of the Windows. Clean the registry will enhance the performance of the system. Quick Registry Cleaner can sweep your computer to make the system faster. Spyware and adware often add itself to the startup group, this utility also list all the startup items,...
Tags: Registry, Disk, Microsoft Windows, Registry Cleaner, Pretty Soft
Software downloads 2007-10-24
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