Windows PCs face ‘huge’ virus threat
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Railroad
Routinely Derailed
That's okay as far as it goes, but all one has to do is go shopping or research a question - and going to a "new" web site is the same as going to an untrusted web site - and the potential for infection is there. I imagine our peace-loving bretheren worldwide are looking at the source code as we speak.....
Vince
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Not worried about this yet. Hell I'm still trying to get rid of Surf Sidekick and this site is no help.
http://www.download.com/WindowBlind...77.html?tag=pop
http://www.download.com/WindowBlind...77.html?tag=pop
Vince said:
Try www.bleepingcomputer.com. It's a forum that talks about computer problems. I used their advice this weekend to get rid of SpySheriff and its three little friends.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Download HijackThis from the above link and extract it to c:\hijackthis.Vince said:
Print out these instructions.
Close Internet Explorer and keep it closed throughout the entire removal process.
Enter the control panel by clicking on the Start menu, then clicking on Run.
Now type control in the Open field and press the OK button.
Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.
Look for and uninstall the following entries if found in the Add/Remove Programs window.
Surf Sidekick
Surf Sidekick 2
Surf Sidekick 3
It may prompt about whether or not you are sure you want to remove this program. Reply Yes to this prompt. It will then uninstall the program.
If there is no Add/Remove Programs entry for this programs, click on Start, then Run and type the followin in the Open: field:
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe /u
and press the OK button. A code will be displayed that it will ask you to enter. Enter this code and reboot. Once back to your desktop continue with the rest of the fix.
Navigate to the c:\hijackthis directory and double-click on HijackThis
When the program starts, double-click on the HijackThis icon and then click on the Scan button.
Put a checkmark next to the following entries if they exist:
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {000AB005-FF12-42C2-8DF5-39E12E5F9C91} - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {000AB005-FF12-42C2-8DF5-39E12E5F9C91} - C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick\SskBho.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SurfSideKick] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SurfSideKick] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SurfSideKick 3] C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\Ssk.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CU1] C:\Program Files\Common Files\VCClient\VCClient.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CU2] C:\Program Files\Common Files\VCClient\VCMain.exe
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: repairs.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: repairs302972943.dll
Then click the Fix button
Exit HijackThis.
Reboot your computer
Delete the following directories if they exist:
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SurfSideKick
C:\Program Files\SurfSideKick 3\
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VCClient\
Search for the following files and if found delete them:
Sskknwrd.dll
Ssk.log
SskUpdater.exe
Ssk.exe
Download the following reg file to your desktop. When it is finished downloading double-click on it and say Yes when it asks if you would like to merge the data.
Fixssk.reg [Download Link]
Two Words... Apple Macintosh
Macs run the beautiful and secure OS X ... New Mac hardware will allow you to run Windows also (if you absolutely have too!) Apple's OS-X has been on the market for 4 years and their hasn't been a single virus attack!! I have been running it from the beginning without any anti-virus software and I've never been infected (sorry M$ users I may have passed on a few virus's to you)... that's 4 years and no virus's at all!!! The packaged software on a Mac for Photo's, Music, Movies, and Web Production are amazingly good and easy to use are included free!! If you have an iPod and you love it than you've just had a taste of what it's like to have a Mac!! Just my 2 cents...
Macs run the beautiful and secure OS X ... New Mac hardware will allow you to run Windows also (if you absolutely have too!) Apple's OS-X has been on the market for 4 years and their hasn't been a single virus attack!! I have been running it from the beginning without any anti-virus software and I've never been infected (sorry M$ users I may have passed on a few virus's to you)... that's 4 years and no virus's at all!!! The packaged software on a Mac for Photo's, Music, Movies, and Web Production are amazingly good and easy to use are included free!! If you have an iPod and you love it than you've just had a taste of what it's like to have a Mac!! Just my 2 cents...
OSX is amazing!
Have you actually used OS X? It's amazing! Just beautiful and very intuitive... what exactly do you want to configure? Everything on the mac is 'true' plug and play. Just plug it in and use it. After you use the iLife apps, dashboard, spotlight, safari and all the other cool mac apps you'll never want to go back! If you haven't used a Mac in a while try it again, you might be very surprised. If you go to a Mac store they actually have in store demos and will help you with the transition... Mac Mini's start at $499... my iMac has a 20" digital LCD, 250GB HD, 1GB RAM, Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse, 802.11g, DVD +/- RW, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, Garage Band and Professional version of OS-X for $1999... They aren't as expensive as you think... Same config from Dell... $2019 ...
Have you actually used OS X? It's amazing! Just beautiful and very intuitive... what exactly do you want to configure? Everything on the mac is 'true' plug and play. Just plug it in and use it. After you use the iLife apps, dashboard, spotlight, safari and all the other cool mac apps you'll never want to go back! If you haven't used a Mac in a while try it again, you might be very surprised. If you go to a Mac store they actually have in store demos and will help you with the transition... Mac Mini's start at $499... my iMac has a 20" digital LCD, 250GB HD, 1GB RAM, Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse, 802.11g, DVD +/- RW, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, Garage Band and Professional version of OS-X for $1999... They aren't as expensive as you think... Same config from Dell... $2019 ...
ylexot
Super Genius
How do you know I'd like it? Does it work like Windows? If it works like Windows, I might like it. My only problem with Windows is all the worthless crap the put in it.skabeetle said:
Hmmmm, let's see...
20" LCD...got mine for $340
250GB HD...got mine for $80
1GB RAM...$75
DVD+/-RW (DL)...$40
MB (ASUS)...$166
Processor (AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+)...$400
Windows Media Center...$90
Kbd/Mouse...$115 (not sure why you want to spend that much, but whatever)
Case...$50
Wireless...$20 (again, not sure why)
Other stuff (catch-all)...$50
Total...$1426 Ok, it's not half. Of course, I learned long ago that you're a fool if you buy the "latest and greatest" in computer stuff. I built my computer a little over a year ago for <$500 (without monitor) and it can process my photos with no problem. Why pay twice as much? What are you doing that requires that power? Surfing the net?
Rich930
New Member
Easy Way Of Removing Surfsidekick 3!!
Hey ths is easy.
Firstly trun off ur system restore. Then run msconfig and untick ssk. Create a boot disk (instructions in hep and support center). Boot from the disk into safe mode, and then it appears in add / remove programs. From there u uninstall it (it will ask u for a code which it gives u). then when it has done that it, will ask you to reboot. Don't reeboot just then. Goaround ur hole machine and find and files related to ssk and remove them. Then reboot and its gone!!
Hey ths is easy.
Firstly trun off ur system restore. Then run msconfig and untick ssk. Create a boot disk (instructions in hep and support center). Boot from the disk into safe mode, and then it appears in add / remove programs. From there u uninstall it (it will ask u for a code which it gives u). then when it has done that it, will ask you to reboot. Don't reeboot just then. Goaround ur hole machine and find and files related to ssk and remove them. Then reboot and its gone!!
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Shutterbug
Guest
This crap is what killed my laptop last night. 