Spyware - removing Cutwail anyone?

chrispb · 25-11-2007, 12:08

A couple of weeks ago I got a PC Guard message saying "Anti-Spyware failed to delete Cutwail". Refer to Spyware Centre. In turn the Spyware Centre says "no inormation on Cutwail".
Tried all I know to remove it but no luck.
Anyone successully removed it or even know if it's a problem??

Thanks

chrisB

ECW_Original · 25-11-2007, 12:18

Try google fella, thats not only your best friend on the net, its also a very useful tool

Halcyon · 25-11-2007, 16:46

You could try running another spyware cleaner such as Lavasoft Adaware and see if that sorts it out. It's free.

**Stuart C** · 25-11-2007, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECW_Original

Try google fella, thats not only your best friend on the net, its also a very useful tool

Or even http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...e+Search&meta=

chrispb · 26-11-2007, 20:33

Thanks for replies guys.

Have tried 'Spyware Begone' that's usually good but no result.

Will investigate 'Google' options

Thanks

chrisB

ECW_Original · 27-11-2007, 06:32

There is a good 1 about called Spybot S&D, this will update its definitions (you will have to check for the updates though) but apart from that, its basically easy, just might take a while to scan fully!

chrispb · 02-12-2007, 12:45

Seeing that Cutwail seems to be readily recognised on the web and there are lots of software programs claimimg to disinfect it; Why does my Virgin PC Guard not also pick it up and get shut of the irritatating little sod?

Those of us on Virgin are paying monthly for an up-to-date anti-virus system. Are Virgin really so out of date & touch.

bonzoe · 07-12-2007, 19:28

Some spyware is very difficult to remove. I have had to resort to manual methods on more than one occasion. Yes, these "tools" detect, but can't always cure because the damned spyware has a knack of reinstalling itself.

I have found that the Sophos site is a good source of information on some of these nasties.

Edit
Sophos don't appear to know about that one (by that name anyway)

chrispb · 08-12-2007, 01:35

Bonzoe, thanks for comments; I know it's not as easy as I suggest, it's just that I get really p*s*e* off that something I can't get at screws up my computer / life!!!

Anyway, I've completely flattened my machine and reset up using Zone Alarm (firewall), AVG (anti-virus) and Spybot (spyware); hope that does the trick. We use sophos at work and it's pretty good but I could not find a free copy.

regards

chrisB

bonzoe · 09-12-2007, 15:07

Sophos have an emergency command line tool which you can download and run with IDE files which you can also download. You need to check on a link on the site for details on how to remove a trojan........