Getting rid of Winfixer

MrBug708 · 12-01-2005, 11:10 AM

So I have this really bad spyware that I can't seem to get rid of. I think it's advanced to the stage where it shuts down my computer at random times. Spybot and Adaware can't seem to do a thing to it. Anyone have any helpful ideas on how to get rid of it? I'm not so good at going into the registry to get rid of it either.

rkmsuf · 12-01-2005, 11:12 AM

I had that f-cker. What a beotch it was. I eventually gave up and reloaded XP. It beat me.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 12-01-2005, 11:13 AM

try microsoft antispyware, or search google for an in depth registry fix

Swaggs · 12-01-2005, 12:09 PM

Try HijackThis. It can erase registry entries for you, if you can find out from Google what all registry folders have winfixer in it.

stevew · 12-01-2005, 12:15 PM

See what happens when you dont vote Sammy Sosa to the RWBL HOF? You got off easy here punk.

stevew · 12-01-2005, 12:16 PM

and i would just find hijack this, and follow the instructions. You usually end up posting your registry on their forum and some friendly soul will tell you which registry entries to delete. Works like a charm as long as you follow the exact instructions. Also run "msconfig" from the command prompt, and make sure this fucker isnt starting from boot up.

Emiliano · 12-01-2005, 01:40 PM

Better, maybe simple (if you know a little MS-DOS) way:

-in your visualization preferences, select "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "hide protected system files"
-check in which folder the bastard is, doing a search of "winfixer.exe"
-write down the exact path on a piece of paper (usually it could be C:\WINDOWS, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32)
-put the XP cd in your drive
-reboot your computer loading XP from the drive
-enter the "recovery console" (sorry, don't know the exact name in english...)
-go in MS-DOS mode
-go in the exact path you've written down
-write "del winfixer.exe"
-reboot normally, without the cd

The file should be gone. It also should have left a couple of entries in your registry, but they're useless without the trojan file.

I hope I explained clear enough. If you have doubts, just ask.

I always remove trojan this way, and it always works.

lcjjdnh · 12-01-2005, 02:43 PM

I had this too but managed to get rid of it. First, try going to Norton's website, I believe they had a specific program FxVundo or FixVundo that helped get rid of it. Also, after running that and Microsoft Anti-Spyware, reboot your CPU, without the internet cable plugged in or without wireless on.

kmbgolf · 12-01-2005, 03:58 PM

go back to a restore point before u had it.It is a bxxxh

Rizon · 12-01-2005, 08:32 PM

We had a computer at work that got this, and we had to wipe it and start over.

Grammaticus · 12-01-2005, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

try microsoft antispyware, or search google for an in depth registry fix

Microsoft Anitispyware is really good. It's wiped several spyware programs that I kept getting and could not remove with Spybot.

Also, try AVG Free Edition for upfront virus protection. It is pretty good and free.

Swaggs · 12-01-2005, 11:42 PM

any updates Bug?

MrBug708 · 12-02-2005, 12:05 PM

I dont want to wipe things out so Im trying to avoid it.

Nothing else seems to work though...

12-01-2005, 11:12 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I had that f-cker. What a beotch it was. I eventually gave up and reloaded XP. It beat me. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-01-2005, 11:13 AM	#3
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	try microsoft antispyware, or search google for an in depth registry fix __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School Last edited by TheOhioStateUniversity : 12-01-2005 at 11:13 AM.

12-01-2005, 12:09 PM	#4
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Try HijackThis. It can erase registry entries for you, if you can find out from Google what all registry folders have winfixer in it. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-01-2005, 01:40 PM	#7
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Better, maybe simple (if you know a little MS-DOS) way: -in your visualization preferences, select "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "hide protected system files" -check in which folder the bastard is, doing a search of "winfixer.exe" -write down the exact path on a piece of paper (usually it could be C:\WINDOWS, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32) -put the XP cd in your drive -reboot your computer loading XP from the drive -enter the "recovery console" (sorry, don't know the exact name in english...) -go in MS-DOS mode -go in the exact path you've written down -write "del winfixer.exe" -reboot normally, without the cd The file should be gone. It also should have left a couple of entries in your registry, but they're useless without the trojan file. I hope I explained clear enough. If you have doubts, just ask. I always remove trojan this way, and it always works. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

12-01-2005, 11:42 PM	#12
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	any updates Bug? __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-01-2005, 12:15 PM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	See what happens when you dont vote Sammy Sosa to the RWBL HOF? You got off easy here punk.

12-01-2005, 12:16 PM	#6
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	and i would just find hijack this, and follow the instructions. You usually end up posting your registry on their forum and some friendly soul will tell you which registry entries to delete. Works like a charm as long as you follow the exact instructions. Also run "msconfig" from the command prompt, and make sure this fucker isnt starting from boot up.

12-01-2005, 02:43 PM	#8
lcjjdnh College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NJ	I had this too but managed to get rid of it. First, try going to Norton's website, I believe they had a specific program FxVundo or FixVundo that helped get rid of it. Also, after running that and Microsoft Anti-Spyware, reboot your CPU, without the internet cable plugged in or without wireless on.

12-01-2005, 03:58 PM	#9
kmbgolf n00b Join Date: Oct 2003	go back to a restore point before u had it.It is a bxxxh

12-02-2005, 12:05 PM	#13
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I dont want to wipe things out so Im trying to avoid it. Nothing else seems to work though...

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