Can't find a file using search

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by TheOldThug, Jan 12, 2005.

  1. TheOldThug

    TheOldThug First Sergeant

    Correction I don't think it is finding kalv in fixk.txt(could have swore I saw that also). Sorry about all these recent post. My head is spinning.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Simple question....did you merge it in and are the three item we were trying to remove gone.

    If yes, I would assume your all clean and we are done.
     
  3. TheOldThug

    TheOldThug First Sergeant

    The three items we tried to fix are gone. When I double-clicked fixkalv.reg I think it asked something like "do I want to add contents of Fixkalv.reg to registry" (I don't remember anycomment about merging-only gave me 1 choice) and I said yes. It's just that when I run regedit and search for kalv now I am getting lots of responses pointing to fixkalv and fixkalv.reg when those files have been deleted. It's not supposed to point to something that isn't there.. is it?

    If you feel that is not a problem we are done.

    3 last questions and thank you so much!!!!
    Can I turn system restore back on now
    Is my router a good enuf firewall.
    In C:\windows there is a folder called EliteSidelBar with only a .dll in it called
    EliteSideBar 08.dll - Is that anything to worry about.


    Thanks
    Jerry
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome!

    What you are finding now is just what is referred to as MRU (most recently used) tracks. Due to created and naming and renaming files etc. They are not true registry keys. Ad-Aware and other tools can cleanup MRUs but they are not problems.

    You should delete that EliteSidelBar folder and its contents.

    I would add a software firewall. There are two free ones listed in the below link. Check the below thread out and make sure you do all the steps or their equivalents: How to Protect yourself from malware!
     
  5. TheOldThug

    TheOldThug First Sergeant

    :) I have turned on my system restore since we are fixed. I am close to completing the last of How to Protect yourself from malware!

    I hope you understand when I say "I hope I never talk to you again"!!! LOL

    I know I have been thanking you and Phillie through this whole thread but I will say it for the last time... I hope. THANKS :) :) , I could never have fixed this without MajorGeeks and the both of you. I know all the people that come here feel the same way. I will be glad when they somehow make malware and adware illegal. It is such an evasion of privacy.

    My daughter was so happy to be able to get back on her computer tonight, she told me to thank you also. ;)
     
  6. PhilliePhan

    PhilliePhan Guest

    Hi Jerry,

    Happy to see you and Chas worked this one out! I'm sure Chas will be along to agree that you and your daughter are most welcome :)

    Try to stay away from that malware from now on ;)

    PP
     
  7. TheOldThug

    TheOldThug First Sergeant

    PP

    I have warned my daughter don't open any files, don't D/L anything, don't update any of her programs without my help, and much more. So hopefully, with all the new protections in place (from the programs supplied here), we will be OK... at least for awhile. LOL :)

    Jerry
     
  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Agreed PP!

    Jerry,

    We hope you never have to come back here looking for help either. But you can always come back and drop us a line. There are other useful forum and a lounge too. There is even a great set of files that can be downloaded off of the main page.

    But now you know the procedures it should be easier for you if you do have to come back.

    As PP said, we are happy we could help you and your daughter out!
     

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