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· Overview ·
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Overview |
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Adware/SearchAid [Panda], Trojan Horse [Panda], Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.al [Kaspersky], Win32.Winshow.AK [Computer Associates], Win32.Winshow.AL [Computer Associates], Win32/Winshow!DLL.98816!Trojan [Computer Associates], Win32/Winshow.10752!Trojan [Computer Associates] |
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Hijacker: Any software that resets your browser's settings to point to other sites. Hijacks may reroute your info and address requests through an unseen site, capturing that info. In such hijacks, your browser may behave normally, but be slower. Browser Helper Object: (BHO). A component that Internet Explorer will load whenever it starts, shares IE's memory context, can perform any action on the available windows and modules. A BHO can detect events, create windows to display additional information on a viewed page, monitor messages and actions. Microsoft calls it "a spy we send to infiltrate the browser's land." BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are seen by the firewall as your browser itself. Some exploits of this technology search all pages you view in IE and replace banner advertisements with other ads. Some monitor and report on your actions. Some change your home page. Trojan: Any program with a hidden intent. Trojans are one of the leading causes of breaking into machines. If you pull down a program from a chat room, new group, or even from unsolicited e-mail, then the program is likely trojaned with some subversive purpose. The word Trojan can be used as a verb: To trojan a program is to add subversive functionality to an existing program. For example, a trojaned login program might be programmed to accept a certain password for any user's account that the hacker can use to log back into the system at any time. Rootkits often contain a suite of such trojaned programs. |
Similar Pests: |
Hijacker · Browser Helper Object · Trojan |
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CoolWebSearch.com |
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Date of Origin: |
June, 2004 |
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Clot Factor: |
The "Clot Factor" is a measure of how much a pest "gums up" a machine by adding registry entries, files, and directories. As more objects are placed in a machine, manual removal becomes more difficult and more error-prone. |
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Browser Performance: |
Likely to slow performance of Internet Explorer. |
Detection and Removal |
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Manual Removal: |
Follow these steps to remove CWS.Feads from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake. |
| Stop Running Processes: Kill these running processes with Task Manager: | |
| Remove AutoRun Reference: Go To the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\mfckb.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\addgp32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\addkc32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apiac.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apica.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apifb.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apijn32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apioe.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apivt.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\apivy.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\appio.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\appjc32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\appsh.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\appwn32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\atlhy.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\atlkt32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\atlpv32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\crko.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\crvl.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3cq.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3fd32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3fm.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3gj.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3nr32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3ul32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\d3zg.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\iefi.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\iewe32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\iphj32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\ippy.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javaaj.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javahn32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javaov.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javary32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javava32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\javawa.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\mfcgt32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\mfcqc32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\mfcui32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\msph32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\mszv32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\netjh32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\ntdx.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\ntwn.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\ntyo32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\sdkev.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\sdkhb32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\sdkrr32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\sysea.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\sysjq.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\syskr.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\syslr.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\winga.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\winmc.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\winnj32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. If you find the value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce\winyw32.exe, delete it and reboot the machine immediately. | |
| Unregister DLLs: Unregister these DLLs with Regsvr32, then reboot: | |
| Clean Registry: Remove these registry items (if present) with RegEdit: | |
| Remove Files: Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer: | |
| Restore Settings: After following the instructions above, you will still need to restore your original settings and prevent this from happening again. | |
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Last Revised: |
April 15, 2005 |