Re: [PCWorks] How do I get this out of my system tray?
- From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughv2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:28:01 -0400
You might be referring to "Smitfraud Fix", which I have used
successfully a couple of times. AFAIK, it's freeware.
Complete removal instructions for Trojan-Spy-Win32@mx:
http://www.precisesecurity.com/adware-spy/aw-tswm.htm
Like many malware removal procedures, this one requires attention to
detail, and some of the steps might not be necessary.
I have some experience with this, and it's quite time-consuming and
annoying. In some cases I have re-installed Windows to save money for
the person involved.
David Grossman wrote:
> The following message will only be helpful if somebody can add the right
> information.
>
> I recall having a problem a year or two ago that was similar to Larry's.
> None of the usual programs removed the malware.
>
> I finally found a program that did work. I recall the following things about
> that program:
>
> It was Shareware. I was able to use it for a specified amount of time (but I
> only needed it once).
> I had to turn off System Restore, or else (according to the instructions)
> the malware would come back. (I don't understand why that would happen).
> I had to run that program in Safe mode, and then I had to restart the
> computer.
>
> Strange - I remember HOW I used the program, but I don't recall the name of
> the program.
>
> Does anything that I wrote give a hint as to which program I used? Does
> anybody know of a Shareware antimalware program that works only when System
> Restore is turned off, and only in Safe mode?
>
> I would definitely recommend that program to Larry.
>
> David Grossman
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