Is there a utility or something that I can set to automaticly delete certain file names like "spyware.exe" or whatnot, I am having problems with spy ware and have done like 10 scans and stuff and got that homepage problem.
A utility program like this would really help I think... if there isn't such tihng, how hard would it be to program something like this?

Spybot Search & Destroy can clean out programs that take over your browser most of the time. Make sure you update it.

http://www.download.com/Spybot-Searc...ml?tag=lst-0-2

By saying I have done 10 scans I mean with 10 programs.

My question is about a utility to block file names, is there such thing?

That would be very useful, I don't know of any unfortunately.

My school blocks certain filenames (such as filenames ending in .exe) on our home directories, so it can definitely be done. I don't know how they do it though.

Are you experiencing drive-by downloads? If so, then I would recommend you raise your internet Explorer security level.

Link would you look into it at your school for me, I would extremly appreciate it if you could mate. [:

Why do you want Link to mate? j/k :P

I found this on download.com... I'll keep an eye out for others as well.

http://www.download.com/User-Control...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by ConkerHS

I sent a serial number to your PM. ;P

I sense some illegal hax.

Go into safe mode, remove all spyware from your register, empty the temp folders in all profiles stored on your PC, and disable any services you don't trust.

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Windows 98 doesn't use Services.

Program Sentry:

http://www.download.com/Program-Sent...ml?tag=lst-0-2

Originally Posted by ConkerHS

Windows 98 doesn't use Services.

It does, but nothing like how WinNT uses them. (remember: to MS, device drivers are services).


Then again, if you're really badly hit then something will have probably buried itself in the LSP stack. The recommended treatment for that usually involves a dose of fdisk, and a Win98 install CD. Immediately install a firewall to prevent any relapses. Treat the patient carefully over the next 48 hours, applying the various patches as needed to ensure a full recovery and future immunity. Keep under close observation for the following week, especially when trying anything new. Ensure you are up to date with all vaccinations (antivirus) and injections of patches.

-- Dr. Thomas

I'd just install XP, you'd get infected by spyware more often (and easier) but at least in XP it's easier to get rid of