Strange problem

[tashi]

Darren.
You have an infected computer.
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread...=2275#post2275

Please do not make any changes whilst in the middle of a fix unless asked to by the experts assisting you in the malware removal forum.

Thank you.

[tashi]

spybot fan,

If the problem returns please post in our malware removal forum.
Before you post a log

You are running Spybot-S&D version 1.4?

[Darren]

Ok, thanks for the warning , i have been itching to try different things, i will leave things well alone

[tashi]

Thanks Darren.

Once the system is clean you can ask Lonny to point you in the right direction for security suggestions.

[spybot fan]

spybot fan,

If the problem returns please post in our malware removal forum.
Before you post a log

You are running Spybot-S&D version 1.4?

Thanx Tashi for your time.
I just noticed that I am using Spybot 1.3,but I keep updating with new updates.
Should I delete Spybot 1.3 & download Spybot 1.4
Once again,thanx dear.

[spybot fan]

i have just read your posts, should i stop using internet explorer too, do you mean Firefox mozilla?

I dont use yahoo i use google toolbar is that just as bad?

Hey Darren,I am now using Mozilla firefox and its worth recommending.
I am so grateful to forum members for valuable information & helping me fix my system-which is now perfect again.

Even now I think we should not use Yahoo toolbar,but Google toolbar which I was also having never created any problem.

Happy surfing buddy,bye.

[Darren]

Thanks Spybotfan, but there will be no happy surfing till i get my malware problem fixed, then i will try Firefox

[tashi]

Hi spybot fan.
Spybot-S&D 1.4 Final.
Uninstalling Previous Spybot-S&D
Spybot-S&D Version 1.4 Download
Version 1.4 :Systems Supported
Tutorial

You could also install this new version right over your existing version but in order to avoid compatibility issues, please remove the following folders before:
Spybot folder\Includes\ (e.g. C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Includes\)
Spybot folder\Updates\ (e.g. C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Updates\)
You will also have to update your new version using the integrated updater.

Also please read here about the GUI and an interim fix.
Solution to fix the pop-ups in TeaTimer. (Spybot-S&D V 1.4)
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=122

Cheers. :D

[spybot fan]

spybot fan:

The HOSTS file is located here:

• Win 95/98/ME = C:\WINDOWS
• Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
• Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

The only suggestion that I have to help determine what may be preventing access to the HOSTS file is:
Using Windows Explorer navigate to the HOSTS file > right click on it > select Copy. This may stimulate a message that indicates what is blocking access to the file.

When I did all the steps as told by you, I got this list.

Up to higher level directory
File: LMHOSTS.SAM 4 KB 8/29/2002 5:00:00 AM
File: NETWORKS 1 KB 8/29/2002 5:00:00 AM
File: PROTOCOL 1 KB 8/29/2002 5:00:00 AM
File: SERVICES 7 KB 8/29/2002 5:00:00 AM
File: hosts 11/15/2005 3:06:38 PM

Do you think that I should delete this last hosts file as almost around the same date 11/15/2005 I started having problem & since last one year I never took my computer to any repair personal.I mean no one did anything on 11/15/2005 and so this may be the corrupt file.
Thanx for your time sir.

[md usa spybot fan]

spybot fan:

I thought that you indicated earlier that you had resolved your problem.

My problem got solved with Mozilla and deleting Yahoo bar & Yahoo anti-spy

Do not delete your HOSTS file!!!

If you think there may be a problem with your HOSTS file, there should be a sample HOSTS file in the I386 folder on your system. Copy I386\HOSTS file to your current HOSTS file.

Also, if you are not running Windows 95 have you upgraded Spybot-S&D from Spybot 1.3 to Spybot 1.4 as suggested by Tashi?