help! my computer is being held hostage by spyware strike!

nathan54610 · 01-10-2006, 09:57 AM

i need help either uninstalling or getting rid of this damn "spyware strike" crap on my computer. it just showed up! (sorry about the proper punctuation.) i have an unfamiliar "extra" toolbar that showed up, and some new icons that showed up on my desktop. how can i get rid of these? do i need a new antivirus? if so, what? what type of additional programs do i need to install to combat/eliminate popups? any help would be appreciated thanks
p.s. this spyware strike wont let me eliminate it unless i purchase its program. should i?

**K-B** · 01-10-2006, 10:35 AM

Follow the steps in this thread:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/gene...-computer.html

**oshwyn5** · 01-10-2006, 10:43 AM

This is the latest version of spyaxe
Just in case the guys here do not have the latest info on it I am including this link
How to remove SpywareStrike and netwrap.dll
Credits: noahdfear

tetonbob · 01-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Thanks oshwyn5, we're aware. Smitrem is only one part of a complete fix.

nathan54610 -

Post a HijackThis log, please...as there is frequently more than this one infection involved.

Make sure you've protected yourself against the WMF exploit as well....see the link in my signature.

01-10-2006, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
nathan54610 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1 OS: xp	help! my computer is being held hostage by spyware strike! i need help either uninstalling or getting rid of this damn "spyware strike" crap on my computer. it just showed up! (sorry about the proper punctuation.) i have an unfamiliar "extra" toolbar that showed up, and some new icons that showed up on my desktop. how can i get rid of these? do i need a new antivirus? if so, what? what type of additional programs do i need to install to combat/eliminate popups? any help would be appreciated thanks p.s. this spyware strike wont let me eliminate it unless i purchase its program. should i?

01-10-2006, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,876 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Follow the steps in this thread: http://www.techsupportforum.com/gene...-computer.html __________________

01-10-2006, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
oshwyn5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas , Tx Posts: 1,435 OS: DOS,Win95,98,ME,XP, Fedora	This is the latest version of spyaxe Just in case the guys here do not have the latest info on it I am including this link How to remove SpywareStrike and netwrap.dll Credits: noahdfear __________________ Hello and Welcome to TSF My name is Pete but call me Oshwyn Click here for the five steps for Malware Removal If we have been of assistance please consider Donating to TSF to keep the forum running.

01-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,552 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Thanks oshwyn5, we're aware. Smitrem is only one part of a complete fix. nathan54610 - Post a HijackThis log, please...as there is frequently more than this one infection involved. Make sure you've protected yourself against the WMF exploit as well....see the link in my signature. __________________ 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