DSO exploit and CoolWWWSearch problem

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by dazwheaties, Oct 9, 2004.

  1. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    These are the results from the hijackthis program.
    I'm somewhat of a begginer and need a little help.
    I was told that the DSO exploit was just a bug in SptBot Search and Destroy and not to worry about it.
    I'm not sure what else to do PLEASE help.
    Thanks in advance...


    Edit by chaslang: unrequest log deleted. Please follow sticky tutorials.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 10, 2004
    dazwheaties, Oct 9, 2004
    #1
  2. PhilliePhan

    PhilliePhan Guest

    Hi dazwheaties,

    HijackThis is the last step. Also, it should be in a safe folder - C:\Program Files\HijackThis

    You need to start here:
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

    Follow the instructions carefully. Make note of the steps you can and cannot complete. Note that you need to be in Safe Mode with System Restore OFF. Enable the viewing of hidden files. The online scans are an important step as well.

    Work through this and post back. If you have questions, just ask. If you stick with it, we will too :)

    Best luck,

    PP
     
    PhilliePhan, Oct 9, 2004
    #2
  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    dazwheaties,

    As PP said, please read and perform the steps in the sticky tutorials. Also read the HJT tutorial and do not post a log unless we ask for it. And then it must be a .txt file attachment.

    Thank you!
     
    chaslang, Oct 10, 2004
    #3
  4. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    I did every thing in the notes you posted in read this first.
    And I still have the same problem, just less of them.
    all the programs worked except..about buster,PLVX2 cleaner, spyware blaster, and Adware personal won't open.
    I appriciate the help so far.
    Daz
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 10, 2004
    #4
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I don't understand what you mean by:
    "all the programs worked except..about buster,PLVX2 cleaner, spyware blaster, and Adware personal won't open."

    are you saying you could not install these. You don't need about:buster unless you have about:blank or HSA hijack problems.
     
    chaslang, Oct 11, 2004
    #5
  6. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    What I meant was that; Adware SE, I could down load it but it would not open or run. I did this a few times. All the SpyWare blasters that I downloaded read that they were corrupt. And the PLVX2 cleanner did the same as AdWare SE.
    Sorry about the confussion.
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 11, 2004
    #6
  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Did you download them from our links? Are you sure?

    When you click on the Ad-Aware SE installation file, what message do you get?
     
    chaslang, Oct 11, 2004
    #7
  8. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    I am possative I got then from your link.
    Adware SE did nothing at all. When I install it I get all the normal stuff lika any other proram. Every thing is fine untill I try and run it. The page dissapears and I go right back to the icon on the desk top.
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 11, 2004
    #8
  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Ok! That's different than what you said before. I thought you could not even get the install to run. Sounds like you installed it, but it will not run. Is that correct?

    Try doing an uninstall, reboot (make sure you reboot). Then do a new install.
     
    chaslang, Oct 11, 2004
    #9
  10. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    OK that worked great.
    I rebooted, ran adware, spybot, and CWS. all of them should be up to date.
    The CoolWWWSearch problem seemed to disapear. and the DSO exploit is down too.
    What should I do next sir?
    Daz.
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 12, 2004
    #10
  11. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Well that depends....are you having any other problems?
     
    chaslang, Oct 12, 2004
    #11
  12. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    The CoolWWWSearch is gone.
    but the DSO exploit is still there.
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 13, 2004
    #12
  13. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    This is a well known bug with SpyBot. It's been discussed here many times. As long as you have all of your Windows updates you can ignore this message or you can configure SpyBot itself to ignore DSO Exploit. From Advanced mode by selecting Mode and then Advanced mode. Then select Settings and the in the left column select Ignore Products. In the right window pane click the Security tab and put a check on DSO Exploit to disable it.

    Search this forum for DSO Exploit, you will get a lot of matches.
     
    chaslang, Oct 13, 2004
    #13
  14. dazwheaties

    dazwheaties Private E-2

    Thanks dude! You rock!
    I am good to go.
     
    dazwheaties, Oct 16, 2004
    #14
  15. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome.
     
    chaslang, Oct 16, 2004
    #15

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds