[emilee]

When I ended my scan w/Spy-Bot Search+Destroy, I saw this error message:
Error during check!
ISearchTech.ISTactiveX (Ungültiger Datentyp für 'C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\ISTactivex.dll') ()

I tried searching for it under Downloaded Program Files and didn't see it there. My PC is also shutting on and off on it's own, mostly off. Before it shuts down, a fuzzy blue screen will appear and everything freezes. Ad-Aware did not detect anything. Stinger, Norton 2004, and Microsoft AntiSpyware did not find anything either. Everything has been updated.My OS is Windows 2000. I would appreciate any tips and info on this problem. Thanks.

[fredg]

Hi,
Do you have the latest definitions download from SpyBot? I think its Jan 6, 2005.
Open SpyBot, then run the check for updates.
ISearchTech is a spyware program that is covered by the latest update.

Then, here is a link for a free program that rids computers of the CoolSearch spyware:

http://www.download.com/CWShredder/3...ml?tag=lst-0-1
(Specifically for CoolWebSearch spyware files placed on the harddrive).

Best wishes,
fredg

[fredg]

Hello, again,
Once you have rid your computer of the ISearch, here is a link for a free, great, program I highly recommend:

http://www.download.com/SpywareBlast...ml?tag=lst-0-2

It is NOT a program that you have to scan with; it integrates with your browser, and stops spyware, etc, BEFORE it gets into your computer.
I have been using this for a month now, and haven't had ANY spyware get into my computer.
AdAware and SpyBot doesn't find anything now!!

Best of luck,
fredg

[Nez]

Can't agree more with fredg.Spyware Blaster stops the dreaded ActiveX nightmare from installing itself on your browser,before you are asked.No more Ibuddy and the like,etc. :D
Just like to pay my respects to the prog.author, Craig Higdon ,who created it on August 5th,2003.And it was a Tuesday as well!
Cheers Craig.
Nez. :)

[emilee]

Hello and thank you for replying. SpyBot has been updated. CWShredder was downloaded, updated, and listed some search sites and next to the name it read, 'not found'. I did not see IST there. Once again I ran SpyBot and noticed the error still appeared on the search. I've already downloaded Spywareblaster, haven't started it yet because of the current situation. What do you suggest?

[Nez]

Looking on the net,the ISTactivex.dll is a trojan,originally discovered by AVG.Also known as Trojan horse Downloader.Istbar.5.H.
Search for a good removal tool.I thought I'd found one at http://tds.diamondcs.com.au/ but I did not notice any support for Windows 2000.As it's late here in the UK,I may have missed it.But I will try again.
Good luck emilee,
Nez :)

Just a quick update.Try http://www.downlinx.com/proghtml/263/26366.htm for Pest Patrol 3.This is an anti-hacking and trojan prog. Suitable for Windows 2000.The file size is 2.97mb.

[emilee]

Thank u for your help. I actually do have 'diamond' in my PC. It works great. But this pest is becoming a problem. I'll keep u posted. Bye!