If I un-install Xp n re-install it will that get rid of my malware?(if
so.,how do you un-install XP) Reason why is,Ad-Aware found some on a reason
check but I can't delete it cuz Ad-adware keeps freezing up.I have try 5
times now.I'm also running Microsoft Anti-spyware,Spy-bot,Trend Micro and
AntiVir..If I do un-install XP what will I lose?Thank-you for your time

From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>

| If I un-install Xp n re-install it will that get rid of my malware?(if
| so.,how do you un-install XP) Reason why is,Ad-Aware found some on a reason
| check but I can't delete it cuz Ad-adware keeps freezing up.I have try 5
| times now.I'm also running Microsoft Anti-spyware,Spy-bot,Trend Micro and
| AntiVir..If I do un-install XP what will I lose?Thank-you for your time

Yes. however, if you got it once you'll get it again if you don't practice Safe Hex and
don't protect and secure the PC proerly.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

OK...Can you plz tell me how to un-install Xp?Thank-you

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>
>
> | If I un-install Xp n re-install it will that get rid of my malware?(if
> | so.,how do you un-install XP) Reason why is,Ad-Aware found some on a reason
> | check but I can't delete it cuz Ad-adware keeps freezing up.I have try 5
> | times now.I'm also running Microsoft Anti-spyware,Spy-bot,Trend Micro and
> | AntiVir..If I do un-install XP what will I lose?Thank-you for your time
>
> Yes. however, if you got it once you'll get it again if you don't practice Safe Hex and
> don't protect and secure the PC proerly.
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>
>

From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>

| OK...Can you plz tell me how to un-install Xp?Thank-you

I would but based upon your posts I don't think you have the capability to reinstall the OS
properly.
Therefore, I won't be the one to tell you how to wipe the hard disk and reinstall the OS
from scratch.

I am willing to assist you in removing the malware. However, you wiould need to supply as
much information as possible about what problems you are having, what you see and what
software you have used and their respective versions.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

A full reinstall would indeed get rid of the problem.However this is a bit
like knocking down your house and rebuilding it when all you have is a broken
window.

Why not try to uninstall then reinstall adaware. It may then work better

There are other software ways if ad aware fails eg "spy bot search and
destroy"

Do you have a virus checker if not then get one and do a full scan (avg is
free)

Good luck



"Corrosion13" wrote:

> If I un-install Xp n re-install it will that get rid of my malware?(if
> so.,how do you un-install XP) Reason why is,Ad-Aware found some on a reason
> check but I can't delete it cuz Ad-adware keeps freezing up.I have try 5
> times now.I'm also running Microsoft Anti-spyware,Spy-bot,Trend Micro and
> AntiVir..If I do un-install XP what will I lose?Thank-you for your time

From: "mavermik98" <mavermik98@discussions.microsoft.com>

| A full reinstall would indeed get rid of the problem.However this is a bit
| like knocking down your house and rebuilding it when all you have is a broken
| window.
|
| Why not try to uninstall then reinstall adaware. It may then work better
|
| There are other software ways if ad aware fails eg "spy bot search and
| destroy"
|
| Do you have a virus checker if not then get one and do a full scan (avg is
| free)
|
| Good luck
|

removing Ad-aware and re-installing it will NOT make a difference unless it was an old
version such as Ad-aware 6 and was replaced by Ad-aware SE v1.06 (soon to be replaced by
Ad-aware 2006).

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Do you mean wipe the malware clean off my system,cuz I was here just before
x-mas and I followed your 11 helpful hints,but am still having problems with
Spy-axe.Ad-Aware wants to get rid of it but keeps freezing up just before it
deletes it.I just finished an Ad-Aware S.E. no ad scan and this is the name
of one of the objects that I can't delete
"C:\\WINDOWS\system32\sol.exe:#5SummaryInformation "

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>
>
> | OK...Can you plz tell me how to un-install Xp?Thank-you
>
> I would but based upon your posts I don't think you have the capability to reinstall the OS
> properly.
> Therefore, I won't be the one to tell you how to wipe the hard disk and reinstall the OS
> from scratch.
>
> I am willing to assist you in removing the malware. However, you wiould need to supply as
> much information as possible about what problems you are having, what you see and what
> software you have used and their respective versions.
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>
>

From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>

| Do you mean wipe the malware clean off my system,cuz I was here just before
| x-mas and I followed your 11 helpful hints,but am still having problems with
| Spy-axe.Ad-Aware wants to get rid of it but keeps freezing up just before it
| deletes it.I just finished an Ad-Aware S.E. no ad scan and this is the name
| of one of the objects that I can't delete
| "C:\\WINDOWS\system32\sol.exe:#5SummaryInformation "

Chances are sol.exe is a virus.

The following should remove the virus and remove the Spyaxe



Two part reply..

Perform Part 1 then perform Part 2.

It is suggested that you execute each tool in Normal Mode then in Safe Mode.

If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to JRE
Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.

Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of Sun Java
to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE Version 5.0 Update 6
be installed ASAP.

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp




Use the alternate if the first two parts are ineffective...
Note: Alternate only for Win2K, WinXP and Win2003 Server

Part 1
-----------

Use noahdfear's SmitFraud and SpyAxe removal tool -- SmitRem.exe
http://noahdfear.geekstogo.com/click...click.php?id=1

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic36868.html


Part 2
-----------

Download SmitFraud.exe from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/SmitFraud.exe

Execute; SmitFraud.exe { Note: You must accept the default of C:\McAfee }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to enable WGET.EXE to download the needed McAfee related files.

Execute; c:\mcafee\clean.bat
{ or Double-click on 'Clean Link' in c:\mcafee }

A final report in HTML format called C:\mcafee\ScanReport.HTML will be generated. At the
end of the scan, it will be displayed in your browser (Opera, FireFox or Internet Explorer).
It is suggested that you move the report out of c:\mcafee before performing another scan.

Alternate:

Secured2K's SpyAxe, PSGuard, Smitfraud, Sinnaka and Alemod removal tool.

http://secured2k.home.comcast.net/tools/AntiPuper.exe

http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=65072


Please Copy and Paste the contents of the HTML Log file; C:\mcafee\ScanReport.HTML in your
reply.

* * * Please report back your results * * *


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Corrosion13 wrote:
> If I un-install Xp n re-install it will that get rid of my malware?(if
> so.,how do you un-install XP) Reason why is,Ad-Aware found some on a reason
> check but I can't delete it cuz Ad-adware keeps freezing up.I have try 5
> times now.I'm also running Microsoft Anti-spyware,Spy-bot,Trend Micro and
> AntiVir..If I do un-install XP what will I lose?Thank-you for your time


The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.

After backing up or copying any important personal data files to a
CD or other removable storage media, simply boot from the WinXP
installation CD. You'll be offered the opportunity to delete, create,
and format partitions as part of the installation process. (You may need
to re-arrange the order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from
the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
both at once. - RAH

Ok I followed your instructions and used the noahdfear's and all that
bleepingcomputer.com told me to do and still I can't delete
"C:\\WINDOWS\system32\sol.exe:#5SummaryInformation " from my Ad-Aware.I have
the updated version of java-soft.What should I do now??thank-you

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Corrosion13" <Corrosion13@discussions.microsoft.com>
>
> | Do you mean wipe the malware clean off my system,cuz I was here just before
> | x-mas and I followed your 11 helpful hints,but am still having problems with
> | Spy-axe.Ad-Aware wants to get rid of it but keeps freezing up just before it
> | deletes it.I just finished an Ad-Aware S.E. no ad scan and this is the name
> | of one of the objects that I can't delete
> | "C:\\WINDOWS\system32\sol.exe:#5SummaryInformation "
>
> Chances are sol.exe is a virus.
>
> The following should remove the virus and remove the Spyaxe
>
>
>
> Two part reply..
>
> Perform Part 1 then perform Part 2.
>
> It is suggested that you execute each tool in Normal Mode then in Safe Mode.
>
> If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0,
> then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to JRE
> Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
> It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.
>
> Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of Sun Java
> to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE Version 5.0 Update 6
> be installed ASAP.
>
> http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
>
>
>
>
> Use the alternate if the first two parts are ineffective...
> Note: Alternate only for Win2K, WinXP and Win2003 Server
>
> Part 1
> -----------
>
> Use noahdfear's SmitFraud and SpyAxe removal tool -- SmitRem.exe
> http://noahdfear.geekstogo.com/click...click.php?id=1
>
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic36868.html
>
>
> Part 2
> -----------
>
> Download SmitFraud.exe from the URL --
> http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/SmitFraud.exe
>
> Execute; SmitFraud.exe { Note: You must accept the default of C:\McAfee }
> Choose; Unzip
> Choose; Close
>
> NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
> FireWall to enable WGET.EXE to download the needed McAfee related files.
>
> Execute; c:\mcafee\clean.bat
> { or Double-click on 'Clean Link' in c:\mcafee }
>
> A final report in HTML format called C:\mcafee\ScanReport.HTML will be generated. At the
> end of the scan, it will be displayed in your browser (Opera, FireFox or Internet Explorer).
> It is suggested that you move the report out of c:\mcafee before performing another scan.
>
> Alternate:
>
> Secured2K's SpyAxe, PSGuard, Smitfraud, Sinnaka and Alemod removal tool.
>
> http://secured2k.home.comcast.net/tools/AntiPuper.exe
>
> http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=65072
>
>
> Please Copy and Paste the contents of the HTML Log file; C:\mcafee\ScanReport.HTML in your
> reply.
>
> * * * Please report back your results * * *
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>
>