Hello. My aunt's computer encountered the same problem, except her's had spyware and countless viruses. Suntoucher, can you tell me the version of Windows you are using, and the browsers? In my opinion, reinstalling the problem = no avail. I'll wait for your response.Originally Posted by SunToucher
I'm running Windows XP Professional with SP2. I haven't reinstalled it I just deleted it. I have yet to reinstall it. I am also running Webroot SpySweeper with anti-virus, latest version, as well as Lavasoft adaware & spyware blaster. The browser I am using is Firefox, though I have IE7 also installed. XP Pro is up to date as well as all my anti-virus, spyware cleaners & browsers.Hello. My aunt's computer encountered the same problem, except her's had spyware and countless viruses. Suntoucher, can you tell me the version of Windows you are using, and the browsers? In my opinion, reinstalling the problem = no avail. I'll wait for your response.
Where you able to fix your Aunt's computer drragostea? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Last edited by SunToucher; 2008-03-15 at 21:42.
How do you unlock the global hosts file 129260? Thanks for the information 129260 and any other info you could provide.
Last edited by SunToucher; 2008-03-15 at 21:42.
SunToucher:
When you are immunizing the Global (Hosts) with Spybot are you getting alerts from Webroot SpySweeper? If so how are responding to them?
Last edited by md usa spybot fan; 2008-03-15 at 22:04.
Getting an answer is one thing, learning is another.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition running on a 2.40GHz IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 Processor with 512 MB of RAM and a 533 MHz System Bus.
Webroot SpySweeper has a similar immunize feature like Spybot SD. Personally, I found it bothersome and annoying ^.^. Enough with that. SunToucher, do you have two AV's running at the same time? How about the brand of your firewall? I would suggest running a spyware and virus scan, because my aunt's Windows XP Home could not immunize the hosts because there were spyware interference (I am still cleaning it now >.>).
Btw, I have several suggestions to "Tweak" your PC. (completely optional)
Internet Explorer 7:
a) Click on Internet Options on the tools tab.
In the browsing history settings change the disk space to use for temp files to 50 MB (Firefox default).
b) In the Security Tab click on set all zones to default level.
c) The privacy tab, the cookie setting should be at default (Medium).
d) In the content tab, clear the SSL state.
f) In the advanced tab, click on "Restore Advanced Setting". This is optional.
g) Clear all the cookies and cache in your browser.
In addition, is Webroot the ONLY anti-spyware/AV you are running?
I do not get any alerts from webroot when immunizing with Spybot. Under the older version I had no issues at all nor did I get any alerts then either. The Immunization issue only appeared with this latest version of Spybot Search & Destroy.
@ drragostea
The only anti-virus program I am presently running is Webroot's, as well as the Webroot anti-spyware program built into it. The other anti-spyware I am running is Ad-aware Lavasoft (free version) and spyware blaster. From time to time I'll run a Hijack this to see what is on my machine then I'll use ccleaner to clean out the crud.
There are only two websites that I use IE7 for when going to those sites. The rest of the time I use Firefox.
Also when I reread my earlier post it sounded like I had uninstalled XP.I meant to say I had uninstalled Spybot, not XP Pro.
I will reinstall spybot now and see what I can do with it.
As for firewall I have the one on my wireless router that is controlled and automatically updated by my ISP.
Last edited by SunToucher; 2008-03-16 at 03:17.
That is all. I believe your AV, firewall, and anti-malware is fine. I would also suggest clearing the "gutter" in your computer with CCleaner before scanning as it slows scan times. Defragmenting your drive may also be necessary. Also, as your Ad-Aware the free or paid? Two real-time protections can conflict. eg. TeaTimer and Spysweeper.
Sincerely Yours.
-Suntoucher>
Did you install any beta (testing) updates?
When I had the latest Spybot version installed the first time I didn't have TeaTimer installed with it. When I reinstalled the last version of Spybot last night I installed TeaTimer and it still won't immunize the global hosts. The Lavasoft Ad-aware is the "free" version. I usually clean with ccleaner before I run any scan with any anti-spyware or anti-virus program I'm running. I defragmented the hard drive last night and I see how things run today with Spybot.That is all. I believe your AV, firewall, and anti-malware is fine. I would also suggest clearing the "gutter" in your computer with CCleaner before scanning as it slows scan times. Defragmenting your drive may also be necessary. Also, as your Ad-Aware the free or paid? Two real-time protections can conflict. eg. TeaTimer and Spysweeper.
Sincerely Yours.
To be honest I can't think of anything else that would be hinder the immunization process of the Global Hosts. There is still 25 out of the 8033 global hosts that won't immunize. I'll play around with it some more today and see if I can get it to work.
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