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Since: Nov 24, 2004 Posts: 15
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:06 pm
Post subject: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>perform_maintain (more info?)
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Hello:
Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded a virus
about a month back and he was not able to get on certain web sites. Long
story short, I fixed that issue and and my nephews are very happy!
He does not seem to have any other problems except for one interesting item.
Every time the machine is rebooted and we login, we get the message "Windows
cannot find the file ssttr.exe in C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad" file. But,
this message still comes up upon reboot.
It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it would be
nice to get rid of this error.
I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender program that
Microsoft has. No success.
Any ideas?
childofthe1980s >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: Jun 14, 2007 Posts: 2073
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:08 am
Post subject: Re: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry can
be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from starting,
or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If you uncheck
you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much safer approach than
editing the Registry. Another useful feature of the programme is that
you can right click an item and select Search Online to get information
about the item selected.
--
Hope this helps.
Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
childofthe1980s wrote:
> Hello:
>
> Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded a
> virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain web
> sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my nephews are
> very happy!
>
> He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
> interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login, we
> get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
> C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
>
> I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad" file.
> But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
>
> It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
> would be nice to get rid of this error.
>
> I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender program
> that Microsoft has. No success.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> childofthe1980s >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: Nov 24, 2004 Posts: 15
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:08 am
Post subject: Re: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Gerry:
That did it! Thank you, so much! You were very helpful!
childofthe1980s
"Gerry" wrote:
>
> The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry can
> be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
>
> With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from starting,
> or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If you uncheck
> you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much safer approach than
> editing the Registry. Another useful feature of the programme is that
> you can right click an item and select Search Online to get information
> about the item selected.
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> childofthe1980s wrote:
> > Hello:
> >
> > Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded a
> > virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain web
> > sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my nephews are
> > very happy!
> >
> > He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
> > interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login, we
> > get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
> > C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
> >
> > I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad" file.
> > But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
> >
> > It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
> > would be nice to get rid of this error.
> >
> > I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender program
> > that Microsoft has. No success.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > childofthe1980s
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2771
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:07 am
Post subject: Re: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer of
the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end until
you cut the head off.
Go through these Cleaning steps:
1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
by doing this:
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
[&] Browsing
[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
culprit and update it or remove it.
How to manage Add-Ons:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
Scan for malware from here:
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
Run a scan from here on-line:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine (offline scanner):
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/
After the scan run disk cleanup on your drive.
2- Download the Hijackthis and send the report to one of many
forums for analysis and troubleshooting:
http://www.merijn.org/index.php
When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis) is
the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. Post
your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
forums for expert analysis, not here.
HTH.
nass
----
http://www.nasstec.co.uk
"childofthe1980s" wrote:
> Gerry:
>
> That did it! Thank you, so much! You were very helpful!
>
> childofthe1980s
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
> >
> > The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry can
> > be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
> >
> > With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from starting,
> > or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If you uncheck
> > you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much safer approach than
> > editing the Registry. Another useful feature of the programme is that
> > you can right click an item and select Search Online to get information
> > about the item selected.
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Gerry
> > ~~~~
> > FCA
> > Stourport, England
> > Enquire, plan and execute
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> > childofthe1980s wrote:
> > > Hello:
> > >
> > > Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded a
> > > virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain web
> > > sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my nephews are
> > > very happy!
> > >
> > > He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
> > > interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login, we
> > > get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
> > >
> > > I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad" file.
> > > But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
> > >
> > > It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
> > > would be nice to get rid of this error.
> > >
> > > I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender program
> > > that Microsoft has. No success.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > childofthe1980s
> >
> >
> > >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 28
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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nass wrote:
> Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer of
> the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end until
> you cut the head off.
Freudian Slip or typo? >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2771
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:38 pm
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"mhc" wrote:
> nass wrote:
> > Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer of
> > the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end until
> > you cut the head off.
>
> Freudian Slip or typo?
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Since: Jun 14, 2007 Posts: 2073
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:30 pm
Post subject: Re: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Nass
You are I think being overenthusiastic. This is an orphaned start up
entry left after the malware has been removed.
Read the original post.
--
Regards.
Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
nass wrote:
> Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the
> causer of the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles
> never end until you cut the head off.
>
> Go through these Cleaning steps:
> 1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete
> cookies by doing this:
> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> Advanced
> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing
> Option: [&] Browsing
> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this
> box. Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable
> all non Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one
> and see the culprit and update it or remove it.
> How to manage Add-Ons:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
> Scan for malware from here:
> SuperAntispyware - Free
> http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
>
> Run a scan from here on-line:
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
> Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
>
> Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine (offline
> scanner):
> http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/
>
> After the scan run disk cleanup on your drive.
>
>
> 2- Download the Hijackthis and send the report to one of many
> forums for analysis and troubleshooting:
> http://www.merijn.org/index.php
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis)
> is the preferred tool to use.
> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
> Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
> forums for expert analysis, not here.
> HTH.
> nass
> ----
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
> "childofthe1980s" wrote:
>
>> Gerry:
>>
>> That did it! Thank you, so much! You were very helpful!
>>
>> childofthe1980s
>>
>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry
>>> can be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
>>>
>>> With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from
>>> starting, or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If
>>> you uncheck you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much
>>> safer approach than editing the Registry. Another useful feature of
>>> the programme is that you can right click an item and select Search
>>> Online to get information about the item selected.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Gerry
>>> ~~~~
>>> FCA
>>> Stourport, England
>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>
>>> childofthe1980s wrote:
>>>> Hello:
>>>>
>>>> Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded
>>>> a virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain
>>>> web sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my
>>>> nephews are very happy!
>>>>
>>>> He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
>>>> interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login,
>>>> we get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
>>>> C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
>>>>
>>>> I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad"
>>>> file. But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
>>>>
>>>> It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
>>>> would be nice to get rid of this error.
>>>>
>>>> I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender
>>>> program that Microsoft has. No success.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> childofthe1980s >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2771
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:30 pm
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Hi Gerry,
No I'm not Overenthusiastic, viral infection can change and we seen this in
the past, and every day the virus behaviour can change before and after the
AV scan.
Viruses can and will deceive or mock/cone the AV to avoid detection with
changing names and paths, also it create a script (not big some Bytes) to
resurrect itself on each boot up and gain control of the system.
Or the least it will leave an open port to come back in another shape!.
HTH
Sleep well don't have nightmares <just a joke no offence>
nass
"Gerry" wrote:
> Nass
>
> You are I think being overenthusiastic. This is an orphaned start up
> entry left after the malware has been removed.
>
> Read the original post.
>
>
> --
> Regards.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> nass wrote:
> > Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the
> > causer of the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles
> > never end until you cut the head off.
> >
> > Go through these Cleaning steps:
> > 1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete
> > cookies by doing this:
> > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> > On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
> > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> > Advanced
> > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing
> > Option: [&] Browsing
> > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this
> > box. Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable
> > all non Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one
> > and see the culprit and update it or remove it.
> > How to manage Add-Ons:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
> > Scan for malware from here:
> > SuperAntispyware - Free
> > http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
> >
> > Run a scan from here on-line:
> > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
> > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
> > Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
> > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
> >
> > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine (offline
> > scanner):
> > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/
> >
> > After the scan run disk cleanup on your drive.
> >
> >
> > 2- Download the Hijackthis and send the report to one of many
> > forums for analysis and troubleshooting:
> > http://www.merijn.org/index.php
> > When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> > (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis)
> > is the preferred tool to use.
> > It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
> > Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> > http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> > http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
> > forums for expert analysis, not here.
> > HTH.
> > nass
> > ----
> > http://www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> > "childofthe1980s" wrote:
> >
> >> Gerry:
> >>
> >> That did it! Thank you, so much! You were very helpful!
> >>
> >> childofthe1980s
> >>
> >> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry
> >>> can be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
> >>>
> >>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
> >>>
> >>> With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from
> >>> starting, or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If
> >>> you uncheck you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much
> >>> safer approach than editing the Registry. Another useful feature of
> >>> the programme is that you can right click an item and select Search
> >>> Online to get information about the item selected.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hope this helps.
> >>>
> >>> Gerry
> >>> ~~~~
> >>> FCA
> >>> Stourport, England
> >>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>
> >>> childofthe1980s wrote:
> >>>> Hello:
> >>>>
> >>>> Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded
> >>>> a virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain
> >>>> web sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my
> >>>> nephews are very happy!
> >>>>
> >>>> He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
> >>>> interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login,
> >>>> we get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
> >>>> C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
> >>>>
> >>>> I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad"
> >>>> file. But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
> >>>>
> >>>> It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
> >>>> would be nice to get rid of this error.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender
> >>>> program that Microsoft has. No success.
> >>>>
> >>>> Any ideas?
> >>>>
> >>>> childofthe1980s
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: Jun 14, 2007 Posts: 2073
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:30 pm
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Nass
Just admit you got the bends going too deep to check on your friend
Ollie.
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Regards.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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nass wrote:
> "mhc" wrote:
>
>> nass wrote:
>>> Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the
>>> causer of the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many
>>> testicles never end until you cut the head off.
>>
>> Freudian Slip or typo?
>
>
> entschuldigen beta was das?. >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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Since: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 136
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:16 am
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"octopus with many testicles" LOL, bet the female octopi like him!
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"nass" <nass.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B6FEFC2E-F832-477D-BB07-EB065AAF4FDA@microsoft.com...
>
> Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer of
> the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end
> until
> you cut the head off.
>
> Go through these Cleaning steps:
> 1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
> by doing this:
> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
> On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
> Advanced
> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
> [&] Browsing
> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
> Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
> Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
> culprit and update it or remove it.
> How to manage Add-Ons:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
> Scan for malware from here:
> SuperAntispyware - Free
> http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
>
> Run a scan from here on-line:
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
> Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
>
> Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine (offline scanner):
> http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/
>
> After the scan run disk cleanup on your drive.
>
>
> 2- Download the Hijackthis and send the report to one of many
> forums for analysis and troubleshooting:
> http://www.merijn.org/index.php
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis)
> is
> the preferred tool to use.
> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. Post
> your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
> forums for expert analysis, not here.
> HTH.
> nass
> ----
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
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> "childofthe1980s" wrote:
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>> Gerry:
>>
>> That did it! Thank you, so much! You were very helpful!
>>
>> childofthe1980s
>>
>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > The file was part of the infestation. The redundant registry entry can
>> > be safely removed using Autoruns (freeware).
>> >
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
>> >
>> > With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from starting,
>> > or you can can right click an item and then delete it. If you uncheck
>> > you can recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much safer approach than
>> > editing the Registry. Another useful feature of the programme is that
>> > you can right click an item and select Search Online to get information
>> > about the item selected.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hope this helps.
>> >
>> > Gerry
>> > ~~~~
>> > FCA
>> > Stourport, England
>> > Enquire, plan and execute
>> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> >
>> > childofthe1980s wrote:
>> > > Hello:
>> > >
>> > > Just now, I fixed my brother in law's computer. He had downloaded a
>> > > virus about a month back and he was not able to get on certain web
>> > > sites. Long story short, I fixed that issue and and my nephews are
>> > > very happy!
>> > >
>> > > He does not seem to have any other problems except for one
>> > > interesting item. Every time the machine is rebooted and we login, we
>> > > get the message "Windows cannot find the file ssttr.exe in
>> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\ssttr.exe."
>> > >
>> > > I deleted this file, as a web site stated that this is a "bad" file.
>> > > But, this message still comes up upon reboot.
>> > >
>> > > It is not a huge problem and most worries seem to be gone. But, it
>> > > would be nice to get rid of this error.
>> > >
>> > > I have run AdAware, Spybot, and even the new Windows Defender program
>> > > that Microsoft has. No success.
>> > >
>> > > Any ideas?
>> > >
>> > > childofthe1980s
>> >
>> >
>> > >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:23 am
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Ok Gerry, Ollie got your message and we are going deep fishing lol
"Gerry" wrote:
> Nass
>
> Just admit you got the bends going too deep to check on your friend
> Ollie.
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>
> --
> Regards.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
> nass wrote:
> > "mhc" wrote:
> >
> >> nass wrote:
> >>> Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the
> >>> causer of the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many
> >>> testicles never end until you cut the head off.
> >>
> >> Freudian Slip or typo?
> >
> >
> > entschuldigen beta was das?.
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:26 am
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Oh my Gush no body can make a Mistoks these days!.
I meant tentacles as in Cuttlefish but my mind been in deep down under ( in
the ocean), Yeah She like him to bits I guess!.. <G>
"David B." wrote:
> "octopus with many testicles" LOL, bet the female octopi like him!
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> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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> "nass" <nass.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B6FEFC2E-F832-477D-BB07-EB065AAF4FDA@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer of
> > the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end
> > until
> > you cut the head off. >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:36 pm
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Sorry, didn't mean to rag on ya, just gave me a good laugh.
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"nass" <nass.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> Oh my Gush no body can make a Mistoks these days!.
>
> I meant tentacles as in Cuttlefish but my mind been in deep down under (
> in
> the ocean), Yeah She like him to bits I guess!.. <G>
>
>
> "David B." wrote:
>
>> "octopus with many testicles" LOL, bet the female octopi like him!
>>
>> --
>>
>> ----
>> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>> _________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>>
>> "nass" <nass.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B6FEFC2E-F832-477D-BB07-EB065AAF4FDA@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer
>> > of
>> > the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end
>> > until
>> > you cut the head off.
> >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:36 pm
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No argo Dave I'm having a laugh too..
"David B." wrote:
> Sorry, didn't mean to rag on ya, just gave me a good laugh.
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> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> _________________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> "nass" <nass.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6280EB1B-F415-42CB-9BB6-138D7DD56FF2@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Oh my Gush no body can make a Mistoks these days!.
> >
> > I meant tentacles as in Cuttlefish but my mind been in deep down under (
> > in
> > the ocean), Yeah She like him to bits I guess!.. <G>
> >
> >
> > "David B." wrote:
> >
> >> "octopus with many testicles" LOL, bet the female octopi like him!
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> ----
> >> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> >> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> >> _________________________________________________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >> "nass" <nass.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:B6FEFC2E-F832-477D-BB07-EB065AAF4FDA@microsoft.com...
> >> >
> >> > Yes, Autoruns is a great tool, but you removed the entry not the causer
> >> > of
> >> > the entry, they (malware) like octopus with many testicles never end
> >> > until
> >> > you cut the head off.
> >
>
> >> Stay informed about: Windows cannot find ssttr.exe |
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