SpyHunter?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Laurie, Feb 12, 2005.

  1. Laurie

    Laurie Private E-2

    1. Is SpyHunter a good program for removing things like Hotbar and Gator?

    2. Will the steps listed in your thread "READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan And Virus Removal" work just as well as SpyHunter and remove Hotbar & Gator?

    (I've read the thread but haven't had time to download and execute the many things there.)

    Thanks.

    Laurie
     
  2. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    1) This is from SpywareWarrior's rogue spyware program site:
    Note on Enigma SpyHunter: Enigma's SpyHunter anti-spyware application was listed on this page primarily because of the company's history of employing aggressive, deceptive advertising (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). The company was also known for exploiting the name "spybot" in its domain names and online advertising. These objectionable business practices were employed primarily from late-2002 to mid-2004.

    Sometime during summer of 2004 the company halted the most obnoxious and objectionable aspects of its online advertising. It also unloaded all the "spybot" domains (which were promptly picked up by Paretologic for its XoftSpy anti-spyware application).

    While there are still unresolved allegations that SpyHunter transmits the Windows Product ID from users' PCs (1), we can no longer classify this application as "rogue/suspect." Nonetheless, SpyHunter -- at least in its current state -- cannot be recommended because of its mediocre performance as an anti-spyware scanner. Testing indicates that it does not recognize some well-known spyware installations and has difficulty removing critical spyware/adware files even from those it does recognize (1). Given the many excellent competing anti-spyware applications that are available (some for free), users would do better looking elsewhere for trustworthy anti-spyware protection.

    2) Better. Just download the programs from the readme and follow the directions. It really works, I assure you.
     
  3. Laurie

    Laurie Private E-2

    Thanks very much!!

    I'll go through the steps listed in the Major Geeks thread.

    Laurie
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    And if you installed SpyHunter, you should uninstall it.
     
  5. Laurie

    Laurie Private E-2

    -- SpyHunter, you should uninstall it. --

    Thanks. Done (after your prompt).

    I've started working my way through the list on the "Read me first" page. Concerning Step 2, what is "about:blank"?

    I have my browser set to a blank screen instead of a webpage. Is this what is meant by "about: blank"? If not, how do I know if I have it or if I should do or skip step 2?

    Also, will any of the steps mess up network settings with other computers in the office?

    Thanks.

    Laurie
     
  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    about:blank is a hijack to an about blank web page. So no you more than likely do not need to worry about anything related to about:blank or HSA hijackers.

    None of this should affect any network settings (unless you have malware in there that has already hooked into any settings).
     

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