autoruns - spyware question, Delete spyware with "Autoruns", back again

obid · #1 Dec 8, 2004, 11:13 PM

I am using "autoruns", hoping to get rid of many spyware programs. I am attempting to manually remove some of the spyware (while not connected to internet) startup files along with corresponding registry file using "autoruns" . Problem is when I restart "autoruns" the spyware files have returned.

Any ideas?

cremedies · Dec 9, 2004, 11:42 PM

Software should be the last step of any spyware removal process...not the first! If the removal procedure is done out of sequence, your problems will just return the next time you restart your computer. If you’ve used a spyware removal program in the past, then you’ve likely already experienced this.

Try the Spyware-Adware Removal Kit that is available at the link below. By following this comprehensive 11 page, step-by-step document with screen shots, you will be able to restore your computer to like-new condition.

obid · Dec 10, 2004, 06:20 AM

Appreciate it

Wendy225 · Jan 18, 2005, 07:36 PM

For Spyware protection and general help cleaning up the computer and registry I recomend,

the following files, as I have found 1 or even 2 is not always enough, as 1 may find

something the others do not, so protect yourself with several programs, if may be a pain,

but a needed one.

Spyware
Microsoft New SPyware program-Formerly Giant spyware, they bought it out.
Spysweeper
Spybot search and destroy
Adware SE
Aluria's Spyware Eliminator
Spyhunter
&
Spyware Blaster, this one prevents certain items, before they are even installed, it does

not clean.

I would suggest at the very least 3 or more of the above programs.

Registry and Fix and Repair programs
Fix it Utilities 5 this one has an excellent Scandisk, better than the one with your OS
Advanced System Optimizer
Ace Utilities
System Mechanic 5

Any 2 or more of these.

And download the Google toolbar with built in pop up stopper for your browser is good.

And a good solid Anti Virus Program or 2, updated weekly.
PC-Cillin
AVG Anti Virus
Bitdefender
etrust EZ Anti virus

I would suggest using 2 of these.

A good defragging Program or 2
Diskeeper Lite
Perfect Disk.

Also run from Start/run type in chkdsk then let that run then type in chkdsk /f to help fix

WinXP errors.

Also use the below website, that tests and reviews some fo the best programs out for many

different things, they give you side by side comparisons and rate each one in many

categories.
http://www.toptenreviews.com/



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