Trace.File.HackerWacker

bigbazza · Dec 2, 2006

I'm hoping there is a simple solution before running through the steps in http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

I run A² (A Squared) and it finds Trace.File.HackerWacker in C:\windows\system32\dwspy32.dll.

A Squared attempts to fix it ( and I have deleted the .dll on previous occasions) but it comes back.

Any suggestions on what program loads it, or how I can delete it for good.
I haven't searched the Registry yet for entries. Bazza

DavidGP · Dec 2, 2006

I would be running through the guide Bazza, just to make sure.

Especially if you dont have software installed called SpyWorks, which has a dll, named dwspy32.dll

bigbazza · Dec 3, 2006

Thanks Halo, I think.
I don't have SpyWorks installed.
Have done some minor checking in my Registry and deleted some stuff.
Will run A² again, after I log off today.
Then the guide, I guess. Bazza

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Halo said:

I would be running through the guide Bazza, just to make sure.

Especially if you dont have software installed called SpyWorks, which has a dll, named dwspy32.dll
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chaslang · Dec 3, 2006

bigbazza said:

Have done some minor checking in my Registry and deleted some stuff.
Will run A² again, after I log off today.
Then the guide, I guess.
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Yes this would be a good idea! Especially since you say it keeps coming back. What did you delete from the registry?

bigbazza · Dec 4, 2006

I deleted entries relating to dwspy.dll, but didn't keep a record of what I deleted.
Stupid me. Sorry.
I will run " the guide ". Bazza

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chaslang said:

Yes this would be a good idea! Especially since you say it keeps coming back. What did you delete from the registry?
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chaslang · Dec 4, 2006

Okay! Just attach the logs when you finish! Is it causing any noticeable problems other than the message from A-Squared.

bigbazza · Jan 6, 2007

My apologies, chaslang. I don't visit Malware very often. I guess that is good news for me. Still haven't run the Malware guide as yet. But will do. Have a great 2007 and I hope it is not as busy for you (and the Malware folk) as 2006 was. Bazza

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chaslang said: ↑

Okay! Just attach the logs when you finish! Is it causing any noticeable problems other than the message from A-Squared.
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chaslang · Jan 6, 2007

Thanks for getting back to us Bazza! And thanks, but one thing we know from experience is that malware never takes a holiday/vacation.

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