Is adaware exe a problem ?

adaware exe appeared on my compuer as well as some ms dos shortcuts to"web cam joy" etc after my son received a file from a freind now it keeps wanting to connect to the internet I have run spybot etc but they don't spot it as a problem but is it thanks for any help

 

Is it adaware.exe or AD-Aware.exe. Ad-Aware.exe is legitimate file for Lavasoft's Adaware program and if it is set up for automatic updates, that may be what it is doing. Adaware.exe is probably a problem. Get the exact name and find it's location. There is also a file AD-aware.exe that can be a potential problem. You can also right click on the file, click properties, version to get some info on it. Go here and punch in the name in the search box and it will give you an idea.

Test adaware name

Let us know what you find out.

 

Hi Taramber,

How many active User Accounts are on your machine?

Generally, it is a good idea to run through the Cleanup Tutorial here for each user account:

READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan and Virus Removal

There are only a few of us Volunteers who regularly offer advice in this forum. Running through the above Tutorial will remove a lot of stuff that would otherwise clog a HijackThis Log and save us valuable time.

Please let us know the steps that you are able to complete and the ones that give you problems. Note that you need to be in Safe Mode with System Restore OFF (if you have it) and have the Viewing of Hidden Files ENABLED as per the instructions in the link. Make sure to do the Online Scans.

Post back and let us know how you fared. Also, send us a HijackThis Log. Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

Note that your HijackThis should be up-to-date (v1.99) and MUST be extracted to its own safe folder – C:\Program Files\HijackThis!
Should you need a Fresh Download of HJT, get it HERE: HijackThis v1.99

Also note that, before you scan, you MUST close all running programs including your web browser, e-mail and items in the system tray.

Please save your HJT Log as a .txt File and attach it via the "Manage Attachments" tool in the Additional Options section when you post.

I’ve been tied up with work these days, but somebody will try to take a look when they get a chance.

Best luck
PP