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biophase · 07-06-2009, 03:05 PM

Please uninstall the following. Using windows ADD/REMOVE program at the control panel.

Foistware
Viewpoint Toolbar ----------- DONE
Viewpoint Media Player ----------- DONE

Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This changed from what we know in 2006 read this article: http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3561546

Please also delete this folder.
c:\program files\Viewpoint ----------- DONE

Outdated java runtimes: (Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system)

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4 ----------- DONE
Java(TM) 6 Update 2 ----------- DONE
Java(TM) 6 Update 3 ----------- DONE
Java(TM) 6 Update 5 ----------- DONE
Java(TM) 6 Update 7 ----------- DONE

Your Java is out of date. --------- I already have Java 6 Update 13 installed

Java(TM) 6 Update 13 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now. An update should begin; follow the prompts.

*did you install this one? Otherwise, uninstall it.

AutoUpdate --------- COULD NOT FIND IT IN MY CONTROL PANEL ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS. Can you be more specific with the file name and location?

These indicate some settings have been changed

These are "Change the way Security Center Alerts Me" in Control Panel > Security Center.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001

This means they are turned off. If that's your choice, that's fine, otherwise tick the boxes to turn the notifications back on.

Not sure. I turned off MS Security Center before I ran my scans so that could be what changed.

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How's your computer now?

Google searches work correctly now.

THANKS!!

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ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=6
# iexplore.exe=7.00.6000.16850 (vista_gdr.090423-0018)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.5886
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=2a23fa52de1bc749b01d0f47d5c369b2
# end=finished
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2009-07-06 05:20:31
# local_time=2009-07-06 10:20:31 (-0700, US Mountain Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=1026 37 83 100 7410389062500
# scanned=164374
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=4688

07-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
biophase Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Virus is altering my google search results Please uninstall the following. Using windows ADD/REMOVE program at the control panel. Foistware Viewpoint Toolbar ----------- DONE Viewpoint Media Player ----------- DONE Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without users approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This changed from what we know in 2006 read this article: http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3561546 Please also delete this folder. c:\program files\Viewpoint ----------- DONE Outdated java runtimes: (Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system) J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4 ----------- DONE Java(TM) 6 Update 2 ----------- DONE Java(TM) 6 Update 3 ----------- DONE Java(TM) 6 Update 5 ----------- DONE Java(TM) 6 Update 7 ----------- DONE Your Java is out of date. --------- I already have Java 6 Update 13 installed Java(TM) 6 Update 13 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now. An update should begin; follow the prompts. *did you install this one? Otherwise, uninstall it. AutoUpdate --------- COULD NOT FIND IT IN MY CONTROL PANEL ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS. Can you be more specific with the file name and location? These indicate some settings have been changed These are "Change the way Security Center Alerts Me" in Control Panel > Security Center. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center] "UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001 This means they are turned off. If that's your choice, that's fine, otherwise tick the boxes to turn the notifications back on. Not sure. I turned off MS Security Center before I ran my scans so that could be what changed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- How's your computer now? Google searches work correctly now. THANKS!! ========================= ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log: OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK # version=6 # iexplore.exe=7.00.6000.16850 (vista_gdr.090423-0018) # OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.5886 # api_version=3.0.2 # EOSSerial=2a23fa52de1bc749b01d0f47d5c369b2 # end=finished # remove_checked=false # archives_checked=true # unwanted_checked=true # unsafe_checked=true # antistealth_checked=true # utc_time=2009-07-06 05:20:31 # local_time=2009-07-06 10:20:31 (-0700, US Mountain Standard Time) # country="United States" # lang=1033 # osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3 # compatibility_mode=1026 37 83 100 7410389062500 # scanned=164374 # found=0 # cleaned=0 # scan_time=4688