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    byron_byron Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 1, 2007, 11:24 PM
    SpyLocked Malware Invasion of my O.S.
    When using my space.com I got infected with a bogus spyware program that is counterfeit
    And I can't get rid of it. I used SpyHunter and it got rid of other malware but I can't shake
    SpyLocked out of my operating system. When I try to delete it I get a message that I can't because Windows is running. Please help. Thank you. It's really making my use of Yahoo very slow and it is spying on my usage.
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    May 2, 2007, 12:19 AM
    Here's my usual C&P for cases like this:

    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben's maintenance tips
    When was the last time you did some serious maintenance on your system ?

    System maintenance includes:
    Defrag
    FULL patching
    Virus scanning
    Spyware scanning
    removal of rubish files

    Defrag is an inbuilt function in XP.
    Open My Computer > Right click C: > Tools Tab and its there.

    To make sure everything is running fine run both anti virus and anti spyware apps in normal AND safe modes. (make sure that they are updated first ! ;)) (AVG is good and free AV)
    (A couple of good removal tools are Spybot and Adaware)

    ALso an on line virus and spyware scanner is Trend Housecall

    Just a note: actively running two AV's on one machine can cause problems.
    So if you are thinking about it make sure your current one is disabled first.
    Same thing applies to online scanners as well.

    Removal of junk files is easy with CCleaner a free app that does exactly what

    If all this fails then a repair install may be in order:

    Here's the official Micro$oft way of doing it,
    and Here's one with screen shots.

    Basically this installs windows over the top of your current setup.
    So you don't loose any information you already have.
    This lot should resolve your issue.
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