YOU GET: Trojan Horse

Dizzy · 03-15-2010, 06:49 AM

I want it gone.

Out of the advice I've heard, you'd have to be able to spot the ominous file. However, no one's told me HOW to spot it.

I've also heard of this link: Ultimate Trojan Remover | Remove Any Trojan Horse, Virus or Malware in Minutes
It will supposedly save time as opposed to other methods, but I'm a little reluctant to even click the link.

Help?

Jere · 03-15-2010, 07:34 AM

My suggestions, the Temp folder, the cookies folder, temporary internet files and the Windows folder.

Do a quick look in those folder and se if you find something that you thinks looks out of order, the exception is the windows folder.

if you are in doubt about the content of the first 3 just Shift Delete the contents of the folder and hope you remember your passwords and such.

The windows Folder you should only look in if you know what's supposed to be in there and what's not supposed to be in there.

***Ace Mercury*** · 03-15-2010, 07:55 AM

It's practically impossible to remove those cleanly. You'll have some malicious registry keys (these aren't just files; they're located inside of Window's settings database) and maybe a rootkit (which is cleverly disguised somewhere out there). Anything proporting to be the "ultimate" whatever is very much bull**** because malware coders are always pushing the boundries of taking over other people's systems.

Format your hard drive and re-install all of your applications from manufacturer's CDs. Download only from trusted sources, etc.

That being said, you can try getting rid of it. I suggest using Spybot. If you know what you're doing, you can also try HijackThis, though be careful since that can also delete essential system stuff.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 03-15-2010, 08:09 AM

Go speak to the guys at Geek Police and follow their instructions. They will walk you through, step-by-step, a full removal of your malware based on what you have, rather than random advice about "maybe try this".

**Loot** · 03-15-2010, 08:35 AM

If all else fails, a sledge hammer usually solves most of life's problems.

Jere · 03-15-2010, 03:48 PM

Make backups on the stuff you want to keep

***Ace Mercury*** · 03-15-2010, 04:12 PM

Learn like you'll live forever. Live like you'll die tomorrow.

03-15-2010, 06:49 AM	#1
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,162 Times in 805 Posts Blog Entries: 116	YOU GET: Trojan Horse I want it gone. Out of the advice I've heard, you'd have to be able to spot the ominous file. However, no one's told me HOW to spot it. I've also heard of this link: Ultimate Trojan Remover \| Remove Any Trojan Horse, Virus or Malware in Minutes It will supposedly save time as opposed to other methods, but I'm a little reluctant to even click the link. Help?

03-15-2010, 07:55 AM	#3
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Nuke the site from orbit; it's the only way to be sure. It's practically impossible to remove those cleanly. You'll have some malicious registry keys (these aren't just files; they're located inside of Window's settings database) and maybe a rootkit (which is cleverly disguised somewhere out there). Anything proporting to be the "ultimate" whatever is very much bull**** because malware coders are always pushing the boundries of taking over other people's systems. Format your hard drive and re-install all of your applications from manufacturer's CDs. Download only from trusted sources, etc. That being said, you can try getting rid of it. I suggest using Spybot. If you know what you're doing, you can also try HijackThis, though be careful since that can also delete essential system stuff.

03-15-2010, 07:34 AM	#2
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,650 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	My suggestions, the Temp folder, the cookies folder, temporary internet files and the Windows folder. Do a quick look in those folder and se if you find something that you thinks looks out of order, the exception is the windows folder. if you are in doubt about the content of the first 3 just Shift Delete the contents of the folder and hope you remember your passwords and such. The windows Folder you should only look in if you know what's supposed to be in there and what's not supposed to be in there.

03-15-2010, 08:09 AM	#4
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	Go speak to the guys at Geek Police and follow their instructions. They will walk you through, step-by-step, a full removal of your malware based on what you have, rather than random advice about "maybe try this".

03-15-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	If all else fails, a sledge hammer usually solves most of life's problems.

03-15-2010, 03:48 PM	#6
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,650 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Make backups on the stuff you want to keep

03-15-2010, 04:12 PM	#7
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Learn like you'll live forever. Live like you'll die tomorrow.