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to: Mike `/m`
from: Glenn Meadows
date: 2004-10-15 21:27:06
subject: Re: spyware question

From: "Glenn Meadows" 

One of the best free little tools out there.  I've added to every computer
I get my hands on.  Same with Spybot S&D.  I keep their Tea Timer
running, and it monitors every attempted change to the registry, allowing
me to approve/reject changes/additions.

--
Glenn M.


"Mike '/m'"  wrote in message
news:uaq0n05slfabt6ik9vp0b3pe792ck6jshm{at}4ax.com...
> On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 18:36:22 -0500, Dave  wrote:
>
> >A couple of weeks ago, Spybot targetted and eliminated a spyware
> >vector called "WildTangent."  I then discovered that
there was also a
> >Wild Tangent in my add/remove programs list, so I removed it there
> >too.  Ever since then, every time I start Windows (XP Pro) I get a
> >bong sound and a red X warning that the system couldn't find
> >c:\Program
> >Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll*,cdaEngineMain.
> >
> >I can see this file listed in msconfic under the Startup page.  I can
> >uncheck it there, but that's just a temporary fix.  How can I
> >eliminate this warning once and for all?
> >
> >BTW, it turns out that WildTangent was installed by AIM as part of
> >their online game system.  I uninstalled AIM and re-installed it
> >without the game support, which I never use anyway, but that didn't
> >change anything WRT the startup error.
> >
> >Help!
>
> Downoad and install this:
> http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
>
> It will tell you what starts up when you boot, and give you the option to
> remove it.  After the install, look for a Startup icon in your control
panel.
>
>  /m

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