To bring this back to Linux...
1. Disconnect from the network.
2. Remove all those files. You'll probably need to remove some .dll's
too, but you'll need a MS-Window's expert to coach you through that.
3. Reboot.
When reconnecting to the network, use WireShark (preferably on a Linux
box) to monitor all outgoing traffic as the system boots up. Verify the
transactions are legitimate and expected. Report any that aren't.
--Bruce
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have a Win XP machine that is terribly infested (Ugh!)
> it takes for ever to boot.
> I have moused around to remove every bit of software
> that makes sense with the exception of "dll" files.
> I.E. I am trying to erase as much stuff as I can with out corrupting
> the Operating system.
>
> One Spyware that is resident on the machine keeps
> popping up and gives reference to files that are allegedly
> spam...
>
> some of these (listed below) are visible in C:\programs and
> C:\Windows as "applications." I have deleted these (or attempted)
> but in a second or two, they are back...
> Can drag them to the Trash can but they will return to the folder or dir.
> For example:
> C:\windows\setn.dll
> \ngd.dll
> \764
> \kvnab$.exe
> \xxxvideo
> \hotporn
> \cbinst$.exe
> \hcwprn.exe
>
> Several browser windows open by the "clock" every 5 minutes and
> advertise AntiSpyware shrink wrap packages. (ironically)
>
> These Browsers reference Yahoo services and Internet Explorer,
> in the window frame . Obviously I have removed every file that looks
> like it is an I.E. or Yahoo reference. That is eliminate everything that
> even remotely looks like it relates to I. E. or Yahoo.
>
> But spam or advertising pop-ups still occur regularly (by the clock)...
>
> Short of wiping the drive and reinstalling windows, M. S. Office,
> reconfiguring Linksys router, etc., what can I do?
> This machine is used for School projects and wife's email,
> etc...
>
> While my last and most effective option is to wipe drive and reinstall
> Windoze, I am having fun clicking around and deleting as much stuff
> as I can until I corrupt things beyond a capable "boot"...
> Besides that, up til now I am not interested in Windoze,
> but I am learning some "OS" kinda stuff.
>
> caveat emptor
> 1.) not my machine
> 2.) don't have the patience to teach Linux to the owner of this machine.
>
>
> Any ideas, comments appreciated ...
>
> paulc
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