Windows Vista Spyware - Help

[Jane Doe]

I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:

C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
Potentially dangerous object

I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
computer to crash.

What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
(email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at the
same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?

Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any
one time..
Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
Then SCAN with it.
Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that runs
in the background (no scanning by you!).
SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware, adware
and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
Download.com, or Major Geeks.com

--
Mad Mike


"Roland" wrote:

> Hi all.
> I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1. Now
> my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
> expired
> a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so would
> you
> recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get new
> Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software? Will
> i
> have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get subscription?Also
> would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
> laptop
> with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
> about
> Vista. Its been great so far for me.
> TIA
> Roland.
>
>

 

[Mr. Arnold]

Re: Spyware - Help


"Jane Doe" <jdnincompoop@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OiLwH24KJHA.5972@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
>For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>
> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
> Potentially dangerous object
>
> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
> computer to crash.
>
> What should I do?

Well first, you have to determine what it is and how did it possibly get
there.

<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=F3SCHMON.EXE&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=>

It is not a Windows system file, so it's not going to crash the O/S if it is
removed.

At most, it may crash the browser. Did you install something for the
browser.

You can toss the kicthen sink at things with all the malware detection
software in the world running, and it can circumvent all of it, if you're
not using safehex computing practices.

Safehex is where you should start in the prevention.

http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.physorg.com/news98802904.html

 

[Mick Murphy]

RE: Spyware - Help

I still reckon Avast is better then AVG, and anything is better then Norton!

Install Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes per info
you alread have.
There are no conflicts between them. They are as happy as Larry on the same
computer.
As I wrote, Spywareblaster runs in the background; you just update it once a
fortnight. NO scanning with it.
You do a Manual scan with Spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes, one program at a
time.

Double-click to open them from Desktop Icon, run a scan.

If I was you, I'd go into Safe mode, and scan with Malwarebytes, then Spybot
search & destroy, then your Anti-virus.

Important re: Safe Mode
If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
the computer, and go into Safe Mode.
To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow
key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.
RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D
while in Safe Mode.
--
Mad Mike


"Jane Doe" wrote:

> I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>
> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
> Potentially dangerous object
>
> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
> computer to crash.
>
> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at the
> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
>
> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
>
> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>
> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any
> one time..
> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
>
> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
>
> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
> Then SCAN with it.
> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
>
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that runs
> in the background (no scanning by you!).
> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware, adware
> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
>
> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>
> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
>
> --
> Mad Mike
>
>
> "Roland" wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> > I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1. Now
> > my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
> > expired
> > a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so would
> > you
> > recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get new
> > Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software? Will
> > i
> > have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get subscription?Also
> > would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
> > laptop
> > with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
> > about
> > Vista. Its been great so far for me.
> > TIA
> > Roland.
> >
> >
>

 

[Jane Doe]

Re: Spyware - Help

I didn't install anything for the browser. However I did download some
photo's via a google programme on the net. That is the only thing I can
think of. I usually am very careful with what I do, but I have learnt a
little lesson here.

I went into
>
> <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=F3SCHMON.EXE&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=>
>
and disabled the program as a power user and removed it (despite the
warnings!). I really appreciate your help and reassurance that my PC would
be OK.


"Mr. Arnold" <MR. Arnold@Arnold.com> wrote in message
news:uUep8P5KJHA.5060@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> "Jane Doe" <jdnincompoop@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OiLwH24KJHA.5972@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
>>For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>>
>> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
>> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
>> Potentially dangerous object
>>
>> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
>> computer to crash.
>>
>> What should I do?
>
> Well first, you have to determine what it is and how did it possibly get
> there.
>
> <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=F3SCHMON.EXE&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=>
>
> It is not a Windows system file, so it's not going to crash the O/S if it
> is removed.
>
> At most, it may crash the browser. Did you install something for the
> browser.
>
> You can toss the kicthen sink at things with all the malware detection
> software in the world running, and it can circumvent all of it, if you're
> not using safehex computing practices.
>
> Safehex is where you should start in the prevention.
>
> http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
> http://www.physorg.com/news98802904.html

 

[Jane Doe]

Re: Spyware - Help

Thanks, Mick. I will take your advice! Can't be too careful. This really
gave me a scare.

Everyone there seems to think Avast is the prog of choice. I think I made a
hash-up when I custom-installed it to exclude emails. Maybe I'll try again
sometime. However, I do like the AVG 8 internet search shield (but I'm not
sure how well it performs).

JD

"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A4864976-41B5-428A-8CB1-7C0F4F037BC5@microsoft.com...
> I still reckon Avast is better then AVG, and anything is better then
> Norton!
>
> Install Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes per info
> you alread have.
> There are no conflicts between them. They are as happy as Larry on the
> same
> computer.
> As I wrote, Spywareblaster runs in the background; you just update it once
> a
> fortnight. NO scanning with it.
> You do a Manual scan with Spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes, one program at a
> time.
>
> Double-click to open them from Desktop Icon, run a scan.
>
> If I was you, I'd go into Safe mode, and scan with Malwarebytes, then
> Spybot
> search & destroy, then your Anti-virus.
>
> Important re: Safe Mode
> If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
> the computer, and go into Safe Mode.
> To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP
> arrow
> key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.
> RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D
> while in Safe Mode.
> --
> Mad Mike
>
>
> "Jane Doe" wrote:
>
>> I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
>> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>>
>> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
>> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
>> Potentially dangerous object
>>
>> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
>> computer to crash.
>>
>> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
>> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
>> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
>> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at
>> the
>> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
>>
>> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
>>
>> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>>
>> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
>> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
>> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at
>> any
>> one time..
>> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
>>
>> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
>>
>> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
>> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
>> Then SCAN with it.
>> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
>>
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that
>> runs
>> in the background (no scanning by you!).
>> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware,
>> adware
>> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
>> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
>> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
>>
>> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>>
>> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
>> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
>> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
>>
>> --
>> Mad Mike
>>
>>
>> "Roland" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi all.
>> > I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1.
>> > Now
>> > my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
>> > expired
>> > a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so
>> > would
>> > you
>> > recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get
>> > new
>> > Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software?
>> > Will
>> > i
>> > have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get
>> > subscription?Also
>> > would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
>> > laptop
>> > with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
>> > about
>> > Vista. Its been great so far for me.
>> > TIA
>> > Roland.
>> >
>> >
>>

 

[Peter Foldes]

Re: Spyware - Help

Do you have My Web Search installed. If you do then this file belongs to that program and is authentic


NEXT

Do you also have the following files on your system then it is malware

M3SKPLAY.EXE
MWSOEMON.EXE
F3SCHMON.EXE

And use the following tools to remove it

Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Super Anti Spyware

http://www.superantispyware.com/?tag=SUPERANTISPYWARE


--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"Jane Doe" <jdnincompoop@gmail.com> wrote in message news:OiLwH24KJHA.5972@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>
> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
> Potentially dangerous object
>
> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
> computer to crash.
>
> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at the
> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
>
> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
>
> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>
> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any
> one time..
> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
>
> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
>
> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
> Then SCAN with it.
> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
>
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that runs
> in the background (no scanning by you!).
> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware, adware
> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
>
> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>
> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
>
> --
> Mad Mike
>
>
> "Roland" wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>> I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1. Now
>> my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
>> expired
>> a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so would
>> you
>> recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get new
>> Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software? Will
>> i
>> have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get subscription?Also
>> would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
>> laptop
>> with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
>> about
>> Vista. Its been great so far for me.
>> TIA
>> Roland.
>>
>>

 

[them0Vi3man]

Re: Spyware - Help


Dont get Norton because its slow is my advice. Get the AVG 8.0 because
its fast and you can slow it down if you are surfing the web my record
for avg8 scanning is 29 minutes by scanning 511903 things all my friends
who have Norton say that it take 1-2 hours to finish scanning. If you
use your computer for gaming get rid of vista and get windows xp home
edition... and keep avg8 because its really good and has a better
license. If you want avg8 dont go to any other site other than 'AVG
Anti-Virus and Internet Security - Real-time protection against viruses,
spyware and malicious websites' (http://www.grisoft.com). I have been
using avg 7.5 and just recently switched to avg 8.0 and am supprised at
how good their programs are. If you want spyware remover and malware
and trojan removers go to 'AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security -
Real-time protection against viruses, spyware and malicious websites'
(http://www.grisoft.com) not a fake site! AVG only works if you dont
have mcafee or norton already on your computer so delete those and get
it.


--
them0Vi3man
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

 

[Richard Urban]

Re: Spyware - Help

Actually, SpywareBlaster doesn't even run in the background. You update
SpywareBlaster and apply the changes. This add entries into Internet
Explorer to block you from going to known bad web sites. When you close
SpywareBlaster it is no longer running - not even in the background.

When having 3-4 anti malware programs on the computer, as many do, you can
only have one of them doing real time tracking - just like with antivirus
programs. If, for instance, you have Windows Defender running real time
scans - you do not also want SpyBot S&D Tea Timer running. You may get
unfavorable interactions as they fight each other for dominance. OR, you may
be fine. But why create the situation to begin with?

I have found that I *can* run WinPatrol along with Windows Defender without
any ill effects. WinPatrol certainly picks up many potential problems. It
gives you the opportunity to say "yea or nay" before it allows any changes
.. Tea Timer, on the other hand, usually gives you a warning "after" the
change has been made to the registry. It's message tells you as much
(changes have been made to the registry - do you want to allow them?). Then
if you do not want the change it (the registry change) is backed out. I like
the WinPatrol method better.

MalwareBytes, Ad-Aware, Super Anti Spyware etc. are also good as long as you
don't activate any of their real time scanning, along with another programs
active scanning. I use them as "On Demand" scanners if a problem is
detected, or on a weekly basis if there are no apparent problems with the
operating system.

Your suggestion to scan when in Safe Mode is a good one when trying to
actually disinfect a system. For weekly scans I think this is a bit of over
kill though.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A4864976-41B5-428A-8CB1-7C0F4F037BC5@microsoft.com...
>I still reckon Avast is better then AVG, and anything is better then
>Norton!
>
> Install Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes per info
> you alread have.
> There are no conflicts between them. They are as happy as Larry on the
> same
> computer.
> As I wrote, Spywareblaster runs in the background; you just update it once
> a
> fortnight. NO scanning with it.
> You do a Manual scan with Spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes, one program at a
> time.
>
> Double-click to open them from Desktop Icon, run a scan.
>
> If I was you, I'd go into Safe mode, and scan with Malwarebytes, then
> Spybot
> search & destroy, then your Anti-virus.
>
> Important re: Safe Mode
> If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
> the computer, and go into Safe Mode.
> To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP
> arrow
> key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.
> RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D
> while in Safe Mode.
> --
> Mad Mike
>
>
> "Jane Doe" wrote:
>
>> I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
>> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
>>
>> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
>> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
>> Potentially dangerous object
>>
>> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
>> computer to crash.
>>
>> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
>> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
>> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
>> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at
>> the
>> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
>>
>> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
>>
>> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>>
>> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
>> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
>> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at
>> any
>> one time..
>> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
>>
>> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
>>
>> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
>> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
>> Then SCAN with it.
>> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
>>
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that
>> runs
>> in the background (no scanning by you!).
>> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware,
>> adware
>> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
>> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
>> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
>>
>> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>>
>> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
>> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
>> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
>>
>> --
>> Mad Mike
>>
>>
>> "Roland" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi all.
>> > I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1.
>> > Now
>> > my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
>> > expired
>> > a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so
>> > would
>> > you
>> > recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get
>> > new
>> > Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software?
>> > Will
>> > i
>> > have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get
>> > subscription?Also
>> > would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
>> > laptop
>> > with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
>> > about
>> > Vista. Its been great so far for me.
>> > TIA
>> > Roland.
>> >
>> >
>>

 

[Mick Murphy]

Re: Spyware - Help

If you had read my post properly Richard,

"> > Important re: Safe Mode
> > If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
> > the computer, and go into Safe Mode."

It was Safe mode use advice, if something unremovable was found in normal
mode.

All your "yea", "nay", and "OR, you may be fine" confuses the OP.
I state something I know that works with the Operating System, not a maybe.
--
Mad Mike


"Richard Urban" wrote:

> Actually, SpywareBlaster doesn't even run in the background. You update
> SpywareBlaster and apply the changes. This add entries into Internet
> Explorer to block you from going to known bad web sites. When you close
> SpywareBlaster it is no longer running - not even in the background.
>
> When having 3-4 anti malware programs on the computer, as many do, you can
> only have one of them doing real time tracking - just like with antivirus
> programs. If, for instance, you have Windows Defender running real time
> scans - you do not also want SpyBot S&D Tea Timer running. You may get
> unfavorable interactions as they fight each other for dominance. OR, you may
> be fine. But why create the situation to begin with?
>
> I have found that I *can* run WinPatrol along with Windows Defender without
> any ill effects. WinPatrol certainly picks up many potential problems. It
> gives you the opportunity to say "yea or nay" before it allows any changes
> .. Tea Timer, on the other hand, usually gives you a warning "after" the
> change has been made to the registry. It's message tells you as much
> (changes have been made to the registry - do you want to allow them?). Then
> if you do not want the change it (the registry change) is backed out. I like
> the WinPatrol method better.
>
> MalwareBytes, Ad-Aware, Super Anti Spyware etc. are also good as long as you
> don't activate any of their real time scanning, along with another programs
> active scanning. I use them as "On Demand" scanners if a problem is
> detected, or on a weekly basis if there are no apparent problems with the
> operating system.
>
> Your suggestion to scan when in Safe Mode is a good one when trying to
> actually disinfect a system. For weekly scans I think this is a bit of over
> kill though.
>
> --
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A4864976-41B5-428A-8CB1-7C0F4F037BC5@microsoft.com...
> >I still reckon Avast is better then AVG, and anything is better then
> >Norton!
> >
> > Install Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes per info
> > you alread have.
> > There are no conflicts between them. They are as happy as Larry on the
> > same
> > computer.
> > As I wrote, Spywareblaster runs in the background; you just update it once
> > a
> > fortnight. NO scanning with it.
> > You do a Manual scan with Spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes, one program at a
> > time.
> >
> > Double-click to open them from Desktop Icon, run a scan.
> >
> > If I was you, I'd go into Safe mode, and scan with Malwarebytes, then
> > Spybot
> > search & destroy, then your Anti-virus.
> >
> > Important re: Safe Mode
> > If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
> > the computer, and go into Safe Mode.
> > To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP
> > arrow
> > key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.
> > RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D
> > while in Safe Mode.
> > --
> > Mad Mike
> >
> >
> > "Jane Doe" wrote:
> >
> >> I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
> >> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
> >>
> >> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
> >> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
> >> Potentially dangerous object
> >>
> >> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
> >> computer to crash.
> >>
> >> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
> >> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
> >> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
> >> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at
> >> the
> >> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
> >>
> >> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
> >>
> >> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
> >>
> >> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
> >> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
> >> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at
> >> any
> >> one time..
> >> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
> >>
> >> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
> >>
> >> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
> >> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
> >> Then SCAN with it.
> >> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
> >>
> >> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
> >>
> >> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that
> >> runs
> >> in the background (no scanning by you!).
> >> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware,
> >> adware
> >> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
> >> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
> >> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
> >>
> >> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
> >>
> >> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
> >> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
> >> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
> >>
> >> --
> >> Mad Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> "Roland" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi all.
> >> > I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1.
> >> > Now
> >> > my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
> >> > expired
> >> > a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so
> >> > would
> >> > you
> >> > recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get
> >> > new
> >> > Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software?
> >> > Will
> >> > i
> >> > have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get
> >> > subscription?Also
> >> > would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
> >> > laptop
> >> > with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
> >> > about
> >> > Vista. Its been great so far for me.
> >> > TIA
> >> > Roland.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>

 

[Mick Murphy]

Re: Spyware - Help

OK Jane. AVG or Avast. AVG will be easier to use for you, if you get a
serious problem. Avast can be put into its own particular Safe Mode, which
can be very scary for a newcomer to security programs, if a serious problem
is found.

Re Richard's concerns re Registry change notifications from Spybot s & d;
that is something that you do have to read and allow or deny.
If you are installing a Program(that you want to), you allow the registry
change.

--
Mad Mike


"Jane Doe" wrote:

> Thanks, Mick. I will take your advice! Can't be too careful. This really
> gave me a scare.
>
> Everyone there seems to think Avast is the prog of choice. I think I made a
> hash-up when I custom-installed it to exclude emails. Maybe I'll try again
> sometime. However, I do like the AVG 8 internet search shield (but I'm not
> sure how well it performs).
>
> JD
>
> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A4864976-41B5-428A-8CB1-7C0F4F037BC5@microsoft.com...
> > I still reckon Avast is better then AVG, and anything is better then
> > Norton!
> >
> > Install Spybot Search & Destroy, SpywareBlaster and Malwarebytes per info
> > you alread have.
> > There are no conflicts between them. They are as happy as Larry on the
> > same
> > computer.
> > As I wrote, Spywareblaster runs in the background; you just update it once
> > a
> > fortnight. NO scanning with it.
> > You do a Manual scan with Spybot S & D, and Malwarebytes, one program at a
> > time.
> >
> > Double-click to open them from Desktop Icon, run a scan.
> >
> > If I was you, I'd go into Safe mode, and scan with Malwarebytes, then
> > Spybot
> > search & destroy, then your Anti-virus.
> >
> > Important re: Safe Mode
> > If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot
> > the computer, and go into Safe Mode.
> > To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP
> > arrow
> > key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER.
> > RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D
> > while in Safe Mode.
> > --
> > Mad Mike
> >
> >
> > "Jane Doe" wrote:
> >
> >> I have AVG 8 installed on my 32 bit Vista Basic and have just run a scan.
> >> For the 1st time I have received a warning of the following spyware:
> >>
> >> C: ProgFiles\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3SCHMON.EXE
> >> Infection: Adware Generic3.UYY
> >> Potentially dangerous object
> >>
> >> I clicked heal - and received a warning that to continue may cause my
> >> computer to crash.
> >>
> >> What should I do? I tried installing Avast before installing the new AVG
> >> (email scanning disabled), but I think I did something wrong and did not
> >> feel happy with it, so have reinstalled AVG. Can I install Spybot or
> >> Spyware Blaster or Malwarebytes and have one (or all) of them running at
> >> the
> >> same time as AVG or are they stand-alone?
> >>
> >> Mick Murphy 2008/09/29 06:43 AM RE NORTON OR AVG refers.
> >>
> >> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
> >>
> >> Avast Anti-Virus is XP and Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions),
> >> FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.
> >> And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at
> >> any
> >> one time..
> >> Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).
> >>
> >> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
> >>
> >> Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.
> >> Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.
> >> Then SCAN with it.
> >> Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.
> >>
> >> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
> >>
> >> SpywareBlaster 4.1 is a non-intrusive, FREE Anti-Spyware Program that
> >> runs
> >> in the background (no scanning by you!).
> >> SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of many so-called spyware,
> >> adware
> >> and malware programs by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX
> >> controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage
> >> Update it once a fortnight, and let it do its work in the background!
> >>
> >> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
> >>
> >> Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
> >> For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from
> >> Download.com, or Major Geeks.com
> >>
> >> --
> >> Mad Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> "Roland" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi all.
> >> > I bought a new laptop, HP DV5 1009tx. Windows Vista home premium,sp1.
> >> > Now
> >> > my question is; Norton security centre subscription has run out and
> >> > expired
> >> > a week ago. I cant afford to get a new Norton subscription yet, so
> >> > would
> >> > you
> >> > recommend that i use AVG free version instead for a while till i get
> >> > new
> >> > Norton? Will i have drama with Vista if i change Anti Virus software?
> >> > Will
> >> > i
> >> > have drama changing back from AVG to Norton once i get
> >> > subscription?Also
> >> > would anyone recommend another good free anti virus? this is my first
> >> > laptop
> >> > with Vista,and i cant help but notice how much people are complianing
> >> > about
> >> > Vista. Its been great so far for me.
> >> > TIA
> >> > Roland.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>