Spyware

[VRI]

Just Google the program name and you'll know from the first couple of results whether it's something malicious or not.

[tom]

java.byteverify!exploit and java.shinwow.m are what seems to be causing the problems.

None of my spyware / virus programs seem to be able to get rid of it, so I went into my java cache and cleared everything - but its still there! This has become very frustrating.

I did google the two (that are left) files that seem to be causing problems, well I say two, but thier are several of each so 14 in total.

I'm going to shut down my ZnAlarm and load AV, then

Dump the contents of my IE cache -

Dump the contents of FF Cache

Dump contents of Sun Java cache

Re-scan system using AV boot.

If that does not work (it should) then i'll just do a restore after I put a few things on a cd. How this happened I have no idea, but from what I read after I rid myself of them I cant get it again.

[pcdoc]

Dump the contents of my IE cache -

Dump the contents of FF Cache

Dump contents of Sun Java cache

You can do all three simultaneously with

http://www.ccleaner.com/

and definitely run Spybot S&D, it's one of the best.

[tom]

I have scanned my computer with every spyware killer known to man, along with several online scans and virus scans, but nothing. I tried to system restore but I keep getting this message...

Kidding...but reguardless, i'll keep trying.

Even though everything says my comps clean, I still have the following:

On my desktop! My ZoneAlarm is doing a pretty good job of keeping things under control, but i'd still like to get rid of all this. I'm going to google my startup programs that I dont recognize and maybe visit a couple support forums mentioned earlier. Thanks guys for all your help -

[pcdoc]

You're going to have to use Hijackthis

http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/

to remove the baddies from your system registry.

Back-up the important data files, then follow the directions on TC's site.

Other than that, the final answer is to re-load the OS; which, in retrospect would have probably saved you much time and aggravation.

[tom]

I went to www.bleepingcomputer.com and they've helped me out a great deal, pretty much done now - thanks everyone, i've never had anything happen to any of my computers before so i've never worried about it...lesson learned.

Other than that, the final answer is to re-load the OS; which, in retrospect would have probably saved you much time and aggravation.

Probably, but then I would have had to look for my cd because it wouldnt let me restore to any date I picked. By the 6th one I just gave up - life is like that I guess.

[pcdoc]

I went to www.bleepingcomputer.com

great site, lots of knowledgeable and helpful folks

btw, don't click on email attachments, careful with IM, dump the bit-torrent

[tom]

Yes, im learning a bit more than I used to know about computer security. It will come in very handy I imagine, thank you so much for the link.