searchmiracle; adsrevenue

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by kdatkid, Mar 30, 2005.

  1. kdatkid

    kdatkid Private E-2

    Hello and I do appeciate the warm welcomes from the group...

    I have tried to simply follow the instructions given to others to remove the searchmiracle annoyance, but its been to no avail. I do have up to date norton subscriptions and I just deleted a copy of Search and Destroy. In its place, I've added XoftSpy, which is to no avail either.

    Attached is my hijackthis log. Please help if you can
     

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  2. kdatkid

    kdatkid Private E-2

    Re: searchmiracle; adsrevenue: NEW LOG FILE

    Please use this log as the real log. The first time I didnt save the program to the right directory. Attached is an updated log from the right directory.
     

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  3. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

  4. kdatkid

    kdatkid Private E-2

    you do realize that deleted Opt. Online will delete my internet connection?
     
  5. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Thats your ISP?

    C:\Program Files\Optimum Online\Netsurf.exe
    The file named netsurf.exe is an application used to display advertising. Its part of Optimum Online. If its your ISP leave it as is.
     
  6. kdatkid

    kdatkid Private E-2

    yes, thats my ISP....Cablevision's online service is named Optimum Online. And I did some stuff....lol...it isnt coming up anymore, here is a new copy of the log...
     

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  7. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Okay! Thanks for the information, I knew it as Spyware. Procede with the READ ME.
     
  8. kdatkid

    kdatkid Private E-2

    Please check last post...and thanks for all the hope and help so far
     
  9. bjgarrick

    bjgarrick MajorGeeks Admin - Malware Expert

    Is there a reason you only ran TrendMicro? Why didnt you run Symantec's online scan?

    Please run these scans below and then post a fresh HJT log.


    TrendMicro Online Scan
    Bitdefender online scan
    RavAntivirus online scan <-- select Auto Clean then click Scan My PC
    TrojanScan online scan
     
  10. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Removing netsurf.exe will not break your internet connection. You do not need any of the software that Optimum Online provides (on their CD) to get an internet connection. All you need is the cable modem and an ethernet cable to your PC. Or better a cable modem, a router, and an ethernet cable to your PC. I have use Optimum Online and have none of their software on my PCs.

    netsurf.exe is Optimum Online ISP software. Not required, just window dressing & advertising from Optimum.
     

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