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Posted on 2004-10-19

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I had another rash of spyware invasion. After running Spybot, Ad-aware, and removing programs from ADD/REMOVE I still have two things that are unidentified. SCHRMT and Rasicm5i in my open task list. Does anyone know what these are and if they can be deleted maybe through Hijackthis?

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Question by:Doctorfro

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by:luv2smile

ID: 123478832004-10-19

Make sure spybot and adware are up to date before you run them and run them in normal and safe mode. Next I would download the latest version of hijackthis, run it, then post the log at the following site to see if that fixes it:

http://www.hijackthis.de/index.php?langselect=english

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by:c_stimmel

ID: 123588812004-10-20

Webroot software has an excellent spyware solution that is frequently updated and affordable.

I use it daily and it can be configured through the use of agents to watch for downloaded software in realtime.

http://www.webroot.com/products/spysweeper/

-CS

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by:Bidonet

ID: 123630842004-10-20

Rasicm5i looks like a random name and this a a common use from viruses. I would update and scan for viruses.

We have a central link here on Spyware/Malware/Malicious BHOs and tools, it follows:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Web/Browser_Issues/Q_20975384.html
This is the recommended process for HijackThis use here.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Web/Browser_Issues/Q_21149514.html

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by:MBarber1957

MBarber1957 earned 125 total points

ID: 123790982004-10-22

I subscribe to Eacceleration's Stop-Sign, and have never had any spyware problems or virus problems since. Although it costs $4 (US Dollars) per month, it is well worth it.

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by:Doctorfro

ID: 123869102004-10-22

Well, after much work and a variety of tips and changes to the registry and repeated spyware/adaware cleanings, I thought I had the machine clean when I went to open an mp3 file that I had and the whole thing got triggered again and my machine was full of spyware. I proceeded to backup my data files and REFORMAT the hardrive. I did a fresh install and the machine is new again. It only took a few HOURS. The crazy thing is as soon as I had it done.......my monitor started making frying noises and cut off. Dead in the water. What a day!!

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