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Re: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods
From: <lightweb () adelphia net>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 22:28:32 -0500
Having dealt with a great many spyware infections, I've successfully removed all of those that were identified with no negative side effects. I've never had to have a workstation rebuilt. I think that it would behoove the list and this effort in general if you could be a bit more specific about the conditions under which a removal damaged a workstation. For example, was the removal done by hand? If not, and a tool was used, which tool was it, and which bit of spyware was involved?
I have been working a case where I removed the ad/spyware using adaware. after removing what was found ( vx2, claria, mysearchbar, and about 10 others don't have the system here as the customer wanted it back for a few days ) and rebooting. clicking on the IE icon it took 2 + minutes for the browser to open up. restored the quarantined files IE opens up in 4 - 5 seconds. I wasn't able to narrow down which spyware was causing this before the customer needed to take the machine. I should have it back the first of the week and will post an update. Alan Page
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- RE: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods M. Shirk (Jan 10)
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- RE: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods Bernie Cosell (Jan 12)
- RE: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods Orlando Richards (Jan 12)
- RE: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods David Gillett (Jan 10)
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