test pattern Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 there have been a few threads on this. i'm sick of it, though, and i ask thee, users of 12oz, to step forth in nobility and honor! bringeth thy answers to me. a lot of times, my computer just gets FUCKED with spyware. i believe it is because my little brother looks at porn every day on my computer. this shit pisses me off to no end. anyway, i usually just format and the problem is solved. last week, i did a gnarly format. i set it up nice, kept only the essentials, and downloaded drivers, players, etc. within 45 minutes of just formatting, i already have some again. i use ad aware to scan and delete tracking cookies that seem to keep popping back up, but that's about all it will delete. there are two folders in my program files directory that i can't delete because they're in use by another program. one is "microsoft frontpage" and the other is "xerox." i looked in my favorites today, and there are about 7 things added in there called stuff like "Free XXX Online!" and similar shit. any ideas on completely ridding myself of this shit and keeping it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 where did you find the xxx sites on your drive ? what folder exaclty ? maybe deleting them after each session would reduce the volume ..dammit theres gotta be a manual way to deal with it help me out here plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 its def. because of ur little bro looking at porn. however, it should of dissapeared when u reformatted... maybe instead of reformatting, u just reinstalled ur os. my suggestion if it keeps getting bombarded with spyware and all that jazz, is to reformat again, and delete the partion this time, and create a new, and then go from there.... but thats just my 2 cents. other wise, kick ur bro's ass, and cripple his hands from future "dates" with porno. also, mozilla (firefox) is a really good webrowser, that will solve a lot of ur adware/spyware problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test pattern Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 yeah, i thought about that. just telling him to stay off of my computer for a week and see if i get any. i did format the partition. i used www.oldversion.com to get an older version of winamp. the newer ones are hard to get used to. maybe that's a problem, but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 1. ad-aware 6......works like magic...its a free download from the internet 2. if you have internet explorer, you need to delete your cookies on the regular! (go to tools, then internet options) 3. also delete temp internet files, (go to tools, then internet options) 4. do this on the reg and run a spyware program like ad-aware... 5. download a pop up blocker like google toolbar....this is a great popup blocker....(recommended by 12ozers...it works!) 6. DONT LOOK AT SHADEY PORN SITES, AND DONT LET YOUR BROTHER ON THE COMPUTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 eye eye capn' ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test pattern Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 pffffffff(x4532)t, yeah, i have and do all of that shit. the main thing that bugs me is those two folders being used by other programs, so they can't be deleted. fuck that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 YES, I KNOW THIS PROBLEM... I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON OLD COMPUTERS BUT WHEN I GOT MY NEW LAPTOP I "SAFEGUARDED" EVERYTHING BEFORE IT WAS INFECTED... FOR THAT PROBLEM, I CAN ONLY TELL YOUO TO TAKE IT TO A PRO.. BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dANce'N'grAf Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 aaaaaaaaaaa my comp was so fucked up bc of this shit!!! i had to take it into a comp doctor for them to fix it all that and viruses.......now i run ad ware like other peole mentioned, it seems to do the job ok enough.....now if i could only stop looking at porn lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Originally posted by dANce'N'grAf it seems to do the job ok enough.....now if i could only stop looking at porn lol this is harder than quitting cigarettes.... well..not really:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Yes, get Adaware and run it once in a while, it's good. Don't forget to defrag your hard drive as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 does defragging actually do anything....like really do anything? i can only notice a slight improvement in speed, but after a couple of days, its back to normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test pattern Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 nothing is worse than quitting cigarettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeforAnEYE Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Originally posted by sarcasm does defragging actually do anything....like really do anything? i can only notice a slight improvement in speed, but after a couple of days, its back to normal If you don't defrag your hard drive, it could crash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I think the only surefire way to prevent this is to not visit sketchy sites. But you can prevent alot of this crap by using adaware like they said.... basically everything they said and mozilla.... get a firewall if you don't have one. That prevents alot of unwanted connections. I also use a local port scanner so I know what ports I have open. Bout to hook up a trojan scanner. I got an anonymous surfer as well so I can use anonymous proxies. Holla at me if you want further details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 if you use ie... go into the tools > internet options menu, and then the advanced tab... disable any sort of automatic install. also, go into the privacy tab and choose at least medium high setting... or, even better, do a custom setting, by clicking on the advanced button and over ride automatic cookie handling; block third party cookies and get prompted for first party cookies... this way, if it's a site that iyou know you don't need cookies (like a porn site), a window pops up and asks you if you want to accept.. if you say no, you'll never be bothered w/ that site again.... but make sure you don't block a site you want (like 12 oz), or you'll have to go into the edit button int he privacy tab and accept the cookie. also, if you get a pirated version of ad aware, you can get ad-watch, which will prompt you if any thing tries to install spyware on your system. all this might seem like a lot of effort, but it really only takes like 5-10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 oh.. and sarcasm... defragging organizes your information so that the relevent information is physically closer to each other, and hence, runs faster/smoother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcasm Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Originally posted by Vanity oh.. and sarcasm... defragging organizes your information so that the relevent information is physically closer to each other, and hence, runs faster/smoother :idea: thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekro Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 You should download this program called Spybot Search And Destroy.It's basically a companion to ad-aware, but for spyware and other things that ad-aware misses. It goes through your hard drive and finds all the shit that gets put on deletes it. You can download it here: http://download.com.com/3001-8022-10289035.html All the protection in the world can't stop your brother from looking at pr0n though, you should just revoke his living priviliges next time you find a sticky keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLode Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 does anyone have any tips on reformatting? i know its good to do it every once in a long while and i figure its due time for this computer, but i dont want to sift through files trying to find which drives i have updated and programs i have updated and such...? any tips or anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Spy Sweeper v.2.2 ill soon have a link to download FULL program with subscription for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Spybot Search And Destroy Lavasofts Ad-Aware Hijack This CW Shredder MaAfee Anti Virus Scan And still my homepage gets changed to about:blank The files get deleted everytime but they appear again later on. I tried to reformat my HD by reinstalling XP but it says it can not continue because some file are needed or some shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
test pattern Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by Vanity if you use ie... go into the tools > internet options menu, and then the advanced tab... disable any sort of automatic install. also, go into the privacy tab and choose at least medium high setting... or, even better, do a custom setting, by clicking on the advanced button and over ride automatic cookie handling; block third party cookies and get prompted for first party cookies... this way, if it's a site that iyou know you don't need cookies (like a porn site), a window pops up and asks you if you want to accept.. if you say no, you'll never be bothered w/ that site again.... but make sure you don't block a site you want (like 12 oz), or you'll have to go into the edit button int he privacy tab and accept the cookie. also, if you get a pirated version of ad aware, you can get ad-watch, which will prompt you if any thing tries to install spyware on your system. all this might seem like a lot of effort, but it really only takes like 5-10 minutes. vanity, thanks for dropping some serious knowledge. you're the man of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 hahahaha, you guys are such suckaz!: 1. i dont use any anti- virus programs 2.no firewall 3.visit porn occasionaly __________________---__________________ 1.i use mozilla firefox 2.i use ad- aware 3. i use spybot search and destroy ------------------------ find better porn sites, perves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 http://img53.photobucket.com/albums/v163/plot1rock/spybot.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fondles Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by Pistol Hijack This CW Shredder aw shit! super-nerdizm from Pistolaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 i highly reccomend using Mozilla Firefox heres a few good reasons: 1. built in popup blocker 2.tabbed browsing(instead of 2 windows-this saves huge amounts of RAM) 3. very well programmed, barely any glitches screen shot, with tabbed browsing in action http://img53.photobucket.com/albums/v163/plot1rock/zilla.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by Pistol I tried to reformat my HD by reinstalling XP but it says it can not continue because some file are needed or some shit. dont do it through XP-make sure it's all back ed up and do this: 1. when your computer is starting up press F1, and go into setup 2. go to Boot, and move boot from CD to the top 3. select repair parition and youll get an option to reformat 4. follow given instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl junkie Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 this is one of the reasons i am glad i use a mac... never have to deal with any of this shit... i was at my mom's on sunday, and tried to use my little brother's computer... as soon as i open IE, it gets so flooded with pop up and the like that it was damn near unusable... downloaded adaware, ran it, and it took an hour or so, but in the end it deleted 1137 files or programs or whatever... shit was ridiculous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hey I've got a question... I recently acquired a second hard drive, how would I go about making it a slave drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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