Elite Toolbar Virus

[ricklev]

Has anyone had any luck removing this virus? I know what it is and how it works, I just can't get it off my computer and have had no success with antivirus programs. Bastards!

[slimdog]

Technically this is classed as Spyware rather than a virus, so you may have better luck with Spybot rather than an antivirus program.

There is a removal program at:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popu...r-Remover.shtml

There have been reports that when trying to download, a pop-up window appears saying that "Cannot read from Disk (or source)" This message comes from the spyware rather than your o/s. So before downloading or removing you will have to make sure none of the following programs are running: (Use Task Manager by Pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del)

elite toolbar.exe

profilepath+\local settings\temp\suicidetb.exe

profilepath+\local settings\temporary internet files\silent_install.exe

protas.exe

protopro.exe

sideb.exe

silent53.exe

systemroot+\system32\elitekck32.exe

systemroot+\system32\elitexdx32.exe

For a manual removal you could follow the instructions found at:

http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/e...toolbar-removal

Hope this helps

Edited June 12, 2005 by slimdog

[Firefoxx]

Keep in mind that you can avoid a lot of auto-installing spyware, trojans, and virii simply by using an alternative browser and not IE.

[ricklev]

Thanks for your help. I saw that download on a google search, but was concerned it was additional spyware/viruses from the fine folks at Elite Toolbar Inc.

Guess I have no choice but to try it.