Sounds like spyware, or possibly a trojan. Download a program called Search and Destroy, and run it. It will search your system for spyware, adware, malware, etc.
More Info: I did a search on comwiz.exe and it doesn't look like Ad-aware or Search and Destroy will get rid of it. Now, I don't know how old that posting was, and they may have it in thier database by now, so go ahead and download and run it like I said, but I'll look for more info for you on how to get rid of it.
Found this on a message board, maybe it's this easy. Give it a try, anyway!
For removing those exes go to ADD/REMOVE software in configuration. ---he means under control panel/add and remove software, I'm sure.--Rick Remove "commonname". You have to be online. You'll be connected to commonname. There you''ll be asked if you're sure.....If yes then you can download an uninstall-tool.
Wanted to add...search and destroy gives you an "immunize" option, which will help protect you from getting the stuff again. It doesn't work great, and it doesn't work for all malware, but it's of some help at least. And with all the crap floating around the internt these day's, every little bit helps.
There are numerous ways to solve your problem. It depends on what?s inside your Registry, Hard Drive, and how certain files are interrelated. Some .exe files are harder to get rid off than others. Provide me with the hijackthis.log and I?ll let you know what to do. Also, there are other avenues that are much easier to execute, but I am interested in seeing the content of your Registry and Hard Drive. Good Luck.
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[This message was edited by Brady on February 01, 2004 at 1:42.]
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Bluzeman
Hi Ex
Sounds like spyware, or possibly a trojan. Download a program called Search and Destroy, and run it. It will search your system for spyware, adware, malware, etc.
You can download it here: http://www.safer-networking.org/
After you install it, click the update tab and let it update it's database, then run it.
Rick
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More Info: I did a search on comwiz.exe and it doesn't look like Ad-aware or Search and Destroy will get rid of it. Now, I don't know how old that posting was, and they may have it in thier database by now, so go ahead and download and run it like I said, but I'll look for more info for you on how to get rid of it.
Rick
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It IS a trojan horse. Here is the link to Symantec's description:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcen....irc.comiz.html
That page has removal instructions, with details. I'd suggest you print that stuff, and follow it step-by-step. NOW.
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Found this on a message board, maybe it's this easy. Give it a try, anyway!
For removing those exes go to ADD/REMOVE software in configuration. ---he means under control panel/add and remove software, I'm sure.--Rick Remove "commonname". You have to be online. You'll be connected to commonname. There you''ll be asked if you're sure.....If yes then you can download an uninstall-tool.
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nortons does not do a good job of getting rid of all remnants of malware. It will remove stuff, but still leave your system's performance compromised.
But if you have it, and your not comfortable playing around in the registry, then or course, that is your best choice.
Rick
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Where the hell did the edit button go?
Wanted to add...search and destroy gives you an "immunize" option, which will help protect you from getting the stuff again. It doesn't work great, and it doesn't work for all malware, but it's of some help at least. And with all the crap floating around the internt these day's, every little bit helps.
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Hmmm, I don't know if I'd reccommend downloading an uninstall tool.
I would trust Symantec just a bit more than that uninstall tool, personally.
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OH, don't get me wrong...I'm not saying don't TRUST symantec...just that when it comes to the spyware and stuff, it doesn't always remove everything.
Rick
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excathedra
i'm definitely caught up in a circular thingy
what does this mean, it's the first friggin instruction stevie
disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
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excathedra
hey thank you both i'm trying to get this thing off here and i gotta go to a hockey game
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excathedra
i did what you said, rick, but it's still there
sh.it
i gotta go
be back later
i'm so upset
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Steve!
It gives detailed instructions a little further down the page.
If you have Windows ME, use this link:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...001012513122239
If you have XP, use this link:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...001111912274039
I'm betting you have XP, cuz you got that computer from HeGotHope.
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Littlehawk
Why is my computer going into the frezze mode everytime I try and click on an underlined link in a forum thread here at greasespot?
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excathedra
i am doing my best to follow instructions but i have a feeling i'm not doing it right
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excathedra
the **** is still there
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Steve!
Yucko
Check your private topics
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Brady
Excathedra, do the following if the problem still exist.
Run hijackthis and post the log here in this thread.
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
There are numerous ways to solve your problem. It depends on what?s inside your Registry, Hard Drive, and how certain files are interrelated. Some .exe files are harder to get rid off than others. Provide me with the hijackthis.log and I?ll let you know what to do. Also, there are other avenues that are much easier to execute, but I am interested in seeing the content of your Registry and Hard Drive. Good Luck.
The message below was prompted by a network glitch caused by the negligence of the organization that was supposed to upgrade this site.
:D-->
[This message was edited by Brady on February 01, 2004 at 1:42.]
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excathedra
i do believe i am "CommonName" free
thank you steve!, rick and brady
you guys are too technically wonderful
and just plain wonderful
thank you so much
until next time,
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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