[SOLVED] Remove Search and Destroy?

MikenandezNST · 05-26-2008, 11:46 PM

I noticed something in the first step when asking for assistance with a HJT log "This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware.

To my surprise Search and Destroy was listed, my question is simply this and forgive me if I sound naive.

Does that mean to uninstall SpyBot S&D?

Your assistance is much noticed and appreciated.

MikenandezNST · 05-26-2008, 11:47 PM

Thx again in advance!

**Angelfire777** · 05-27-2008, 12:23 AM

hmm. I don't see any search and destroy program listed there..

And if it is indeed listed, it's definitely not spybot.

MikenandezNST · 05-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikenandezNST

I noticed something in the first step when asking for assistance with a HJT log "This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware.

To my surprise Search and Destroy was listed, my question is simply this and forgive me if I sound naive.

Does that mean to uninstall SpyBot S&D?

Your assistance is much noticed and appreciated.

O.K. here is the link where I saw search and destroy listed as a program that should be removed. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/unin...llentries.html

And I do realize that this link is not a part of techsupportforum but the link I clicked on to end up there was in this forum and this is where it can be found here http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...oval-help.html

Look where it says "For a more complete list, please use this resource."

Thanks again in advance.

tetonbob · 05-27-2008, 07:52 PM

Search and Destroy is NOT the same as Spybot Search & Destroy.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/unin...d-Destroy.html

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/unin...stroy-1.4.html

Spybot Search & Destroy is now at version 1.5 and is well known, and legit.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Exact names are important.

MikenandezNST · 05-27-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the quick response, Sorry if it seemed I lacked any relevant information or did not provide the complete program name.

The only information I had to go on within the column of "Search and Destroy" was the following.

Name Status Description
Search And Destroy Unwanted Add or Remove Programs entry for Search And Destroy.

Thanks again my question was answered!

tetonbob · 05-27-2008, 08:16 PM

No problem.

The ampersand - "&" - is always part of the legit Spybot Search & Destroy name.

Searching for Search and Destroy at the BC resource shows one as unwanted, and the other as legit.

Code:

Search And Destroy  Unwanted  Add or Remove Programs entry for Search And Destroy.  
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4  Legitimate  Add or Remove Programs entry for Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4. Spybot Search and Destroy removes spyware from your computer. ... Read More

Following the links to each shows more detail, as I've given in my last post.

Alternatively, if you'd searched for "Spybot", you'd have come up with these results:

Code:

Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4  Legitimate  Add or Remove Programs entry for Spybot - Search & Destroy. Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not ... Read More  
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4  Legitimate  Add or Remove Programs entry for Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4. Spybot Search and Destroy removes spyware from your computer. ... Read More  
SpyWatchE  Unwanted  Add or Remove Programs entry for SpyWatchE. TheSpyBot is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays misleading and exaggerated results. ... Read More  
TheSpyBot  Unwanted  Add or Remove Programs entry for TheSpyBot. TheSpyBot is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays misleading and exaggerated results. ... Read More  
XoftSpy  Unwanted  Add/Remove Programs entry for the XoftSpy anti-spyware program. This program was originally listed on the rogue anti-spyware list but has been remove ... Read More

MikenandezNST · 05-27-2008, 08:43 PM

O.K. tetonbob thx.

Highly appreciated Now I can start my journey in the assistance with a HJT log.

I don't think I am infected my PC runs great I just want someone who has a more in depth perception of that of my own to review some logs for me cause "ya never know"

Again thx.

05-26-2008, 11:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	[SOLVED] Remove Search and Destroy? I noticed something in the first step when asking for assistance with a HJT log "This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware. To my surprise Search and Destroy was listed, my question is simply this and forgive me if I sound naive. Does that mean to uninstall SpyBot S&D? Your assistance is much noticed and appreciated.

05-26-2008, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Remove Search and Destroy? Thx again in advance!

05-27-2008, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,581 OS: Vista	Re: Remove Search and Destroy? hmm. I don't see any search and destroy program listed there.. And if it is indeed listed, it's definitely not spybot. __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.

05-27-2008, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,602 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: Remove Search and Destroy? Search and Destroy is NOT the same as Spybot Search & Destroy. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/unin...d-Destroy.html http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/unin...stroy-1.4.html Spybot Search & Destroy is now at version 1.5 and is well known, and legit. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html Exact names are important. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

05-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Remove Search and Destroy? Thanks for the quick response, Sorry if it seemed I lacked any relevant information or did not provide the complete program name. The only information I had to go on within the column of "Search and Destroy" was the following. Name Status Description Search And Destroy Unwanted Add or Remove Programs entry for Search And Destroy. Thanks again my question was answered!

05-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Remove Search and Destroy? O.K. tetonbob thx. Highly appreciated Now I can start my journey in the assistance with a HJT log. I don't think I am infected my PC runs great I just want someone who has a more in depth perception of that of my own to review some logs for me cause "ya never know" Again thx.