Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
Spyware: WebSpecials - webspec.dll
This section provides a tutorial example on remove spyware 'WebSpecials' and related files webspec.dll.
Symptom: Unknown.
HijackThis Report: I ran HijackThis on my friend's system and saw this line:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WebSpecials] rundll32 "C:\Program Files\WebSpecials\webspec.dll",run
Quick Research: I did a Google search on "WebSpecials remove" and located a good description from http://www.scanspyware.net/info/WebSpecials.htm. It says that "WebSpecials is an adware that brings frequent advertisements to your computer screen."
What I Did:
1. Looked at c:\program files\WebSpecials, found the file, and failed to delete it directly:
>dir c:\program files\WebSpecials webspec.dll ... >rmdir c:\program files\WebSpecials webspec.dll in use
2. Run HijackThis > "Open the Misc Tools section" > "Delete a file on reboot", select c:\program files\WebSpecials\webspec.dll, and reboot the system.
Result: WebSpecials is gone.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Windows Explorer
Introduction to Internet Explorer
"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program
JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size
GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background
"WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool
"WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool
FTP Server, Client and Commands
"FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server
Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"
►Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
"HijackThis" - Spyware and Browser Hijacker Detector
"HijackThis" Report Entry Types
Spyware: WebBar - htwtb.bin and bar.dll
Spyware: SurfBuddy - sbuddy.dll
►Spyware: WebSpecials - webspec.dll
Spyware: DSSAgent - DSSAgent.exe
Transponder: Best Offer - farmmext.exe
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network
Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool
"tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information
"msconfig" - System Configuration Tool
Configuring and Managing System Services
Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools