Cannot remove "Webdialer".

I have a program called "Webdialer" that I cannot get off of my computer. No, it's not doing a whole lot of damage, but it is incredibly annoying. The program is a porn web dialer, and while I haven't given out my credit card info, it starts up every time I start Windows.

AdAware doesn't remove this program, but it did provide me with four different locations in the HKEY_ directories where this thing likes to hang out. When I have gone in there to remove it, I can only find two of the locations; the other two simply don't seem to exist.

I would be happy to provide additional information if anyone thinks it will help me solve this. Again, not a life-threatening situation, but I would love to get this off of my laptop.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

MPJ

 

I appreciate the response. Thanks so much.

Unfortunately, the suggestions didn't work.

1.) Webdialer is not listed under the Add/Remove programs.

2.) I followed the folder chain you suggested, and there was no Webdialer listed under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run

When I run AdAware (which I downloaded from this site and use as my spyware screener), I get Webdialer listed in the following directories:

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WebDialer Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_USERS
Object : S-1-5-21-448539723-688789844-1202660629-1004\software\webdialer

WebDialer Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data : Webdialer
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_USERS
Object : .DEFAULT\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\Webdialer - Webdialer Reg.N:26-1-2-1

WebDialer Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data : Webdialer
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_USERS
Object : S-1-5-21-448539723-688789844-1202660629-1004\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\Webdialer - Webdialer Reg.N:26-1-2-1

WebDialer Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data : Webdialer
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\Webdialer - Webdialer Reg.N:26-1-2-1

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Unfortunately, when I get to these directories, only the first of the four is actually there. I have deleted it a number of times now, and I each time I restart Windows, the Webdialer starts as well.

I appreciate any additional suggestions.

MPJ

 

I came back in on Monday and didn't find any other replies to this question. Can anyone shoot some help my way? Thanks in advance. I greatly appreciate it.

MPJ

 

I will do this and report back. Thanks, MPJ

 

Unfortunately, I followed the instructions to the letter and Webdialer is STILL there. [Groan.] Still looking for help as to how to remove this little bugger.

MPJ

 

Try This--Next time the dialer pops up, dont shut it --start AdAware & let it run a couple minutes till it finds all running processes- then abort & click on the logfile button. You should be able to pinpoint where it is from that. Mine happened to be in Windows/sytem/sexxx.exe. Delete it &you should be good. Also check for Windows/system/DKTime. It seems to have something to do with the dialer. You'll have to go into Run: msconfig & uncheck it first ,then reboot & you should be able to delete it. I still get a dialer update request now & then but its better than it was. These things should be illegal.Good Luck!!!!!!

 

If you are still trying to remove that dialer -I think I can help