SuperAntiSpyware Program???

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Meekiecheese, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. Meekiecheese

    Meekiecheese Private First Class

    I was running all of my anti-virus/anti-spyware programs (maintenance) and noticed that SuperAntiSpyware had closed without showing the log. When I tried to open the program it was really slow opening (which is what it "normally" does when "first" opening, not thereafter --- hope that makes sense), so I decided to look for the logs in the Program file. I was shocked to find a bunch (maybe 50 or so) files with this type of name:
    deab1bc2-b263-4d05-9c95-b85ba19dbae7.exe, Size: 1,788 KB, Type: Application, and Date: 05/26/2009. Are these files legitimate? I don't remember seeing them before and we just bought this computer in NOVEMBER 2009. I don't remember when I installed SAS, but it was probably around December 2009 or January 2010 (if the dates make any difference, but I don't ever remember seeing these files before). When you place the cursor over the name of the file, different dates and times are shown for ex.: Description: SuperAntiSpyware Application, Company: SuperAntiSpyware.com, File Version: 4.26.0.1004, Date Created: 1/21/2011 5:06AM, Size: 1.74 MB. Could these be the log files? If so, why aren't they in their own folder within the SAS program folder, instead of loose within the folder?

    All of my programs have come up clean ( Avast, MalwareBytes, Spybot S&D). Earlier today when I ran SAS, there was one problem after the scan and it was a Temporary Internet file and it was quarantined and removed. From the SAS scan log: Trace.Known Threat Sources
    C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\ODB91W6J\CAKEGD83.htm

    My O/S is XP Pro 3Pack 500GB HD. Let me know if you need any other info. Mostly, I'm wondering if all of this is normal for SAS and should I be concerned that something else is going on with the computer? THANK YOU! :)
     
  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Can you attach a couple?
     
  3. Meekiecheese

    Meekiecheese Private First Class

    OK, I will try. My first attempt didn't work . . . neither did my second attempt. I will try another browser as soon as I can. Thanks again!
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    These are likely just due to running SUPERAntiSpyware Alternate Start but I would not expect to see a lot of them unless you were seeing them in a temp folder. And they are also very out of date if showing version 4.26

    You cannot attach EXE files.
     
    Last edited: Jan 25, 2011
  5. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Oh I know that LOL I thought they were referring to logs.
     
  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Meekiecheese said
    Oh and note to Meekiecheese, No these are not log files which are in your Application Data folder within a subfolder for SUPERAntiSpyware.
     
  7. Meekiecheese

    Meekiecheese Private First Class

    Yes, I do have SAS set up to not execute at Start Up. So these files are because of Alternate Start Up - correct? Within SAS, there aren't any temp folders with log info (might that be in the Windows folder somewhere?). I will search further, as long as you all don't think that these files are a problem, then I'm OK. :) Thank you all for all of your help.
     
  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Yes. The properties of the files showed you that. ;)


    As I stated, they are in the Application Data folder. Since you did not perform our standard cleaning process and attach logs to give us necessary information to evaluate your PC, all I can give you is basic vague answers. The logs from SAS assuming drive C is your installation drive, would be in a location like below:

    C:\Documents and Settings\USERACCOUNT\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com\SUPERAntiSpyware\Logs
     

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