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Old 09-23-2008
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SmitFraudFix program?

Hi, just a quick question regarding the tool "SmitFraudFix".

Does anyone know if this program is

a) safe to download and run (generally free of harmfull viruses and such)
b) effective (will it do the job of getting rid of a virus I have?)

The virus I have is "js/downloader.agent".

Thanks for any information anyone can give me.
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Old 09-23-2008
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SmitFraudFix should work out just fine...if it were me i'd use this instead however.


atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1
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Old 09-23-2008
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once i hit 5 posts i'll post a proper link ;lol 8D
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Old 09-23-2008
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http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1
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Old 09-23-2008
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Thank you. I will have a look over your alternative and use whichever seems most suitable. Most likely the one you have advised as the SmitFraudFix one was just something I found through google.

Thanks again for taking the time to offer your advise.
Liam.
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Old 09-24-2008
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Hi Liam :

The most through Approach I saw on your "Detection" was at
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/JS-Do...t-t192377.html ; I personally know
"essexboy" to be very good in using the correct "tools" to rid a computer of
malware .
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Old 09-24-2008
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""js/downloader.agent". You don't have a SmitFraud infection. AVG find this one frequently:

Try this: Control Panel> Java> click on Temporary internet files> Settings> delete the cache.

Scan with AVG again and it should be clean. If you are concerned and this is all you had, run HijackThis and we'll check it.
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Old 10-05-2008
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System specs
read the FAQs in the security forum.
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