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wlfc1
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whenever I run spybot it ALWAYS shows that I have " 6 problems of DSO EXPLOIT" I fix and run another search and its still there
how do I get rid of it?
how do I get rid of it?
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Try AdAware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com0
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Thanks DVB, I downloaded adAware as you suggested but DSO exploit is still coming up on a spybot search ??
this is what it shows underneath
DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3
DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-921275685-1098116706-2181149486-1006\Software
\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3
DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3
DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-19\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3
DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3
--- Spybot - Search && Destroy version: 1.3 ---
2004-05-12 Includes\Cookies.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Dialer.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Hijackers.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\LSP.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Malware.sbi
2005-03-17 Includes\PUPS.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Revision.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Security.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Spybots.sbi
2004-05-12 Includes\Tracks.uti
2004-05-12 Includes\Trojans.sbi0 -
I had the same problem. I solved it with the help of a thread in this forum but cannot find it now. There is a thread dated the 17th of this month with the sam e problem but not the solution. I remember it had to be deleted manually and will keep racking my memory.0
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Yes, but have you actually tried to remove it using AdAware?0
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See the Spybot FAQ Why does DSO Exploit return?0
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I am totally useless with computers, now ive downloaded adAware as you said, i've run system scans......................so now what should I do, how do I actually fix my problem??????, an idiots guide apprereciated0
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It does not seem to be a spyware problem. Try the link in the Chippy_Minton's post above.
AdAware - perform a system scan. After its completion you should get a list of "potential" and "current" troubles. Right-click any item in the list, choose an option to select everything, click Next and proceed in accordance with prompts.0 -
This is what Mintys link says, surely it means that there is nothing to worry about????????
DSO-Exploit is a security gap in Internet Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express. Microsoft did already close this gap with security updates, so with current Windows updates and patches installed, it will no longer be a threat to your system.
Spybot-S&D will still detect the DSO-Exploit, but instead of fixing it for good, it will unfortunately again set an invalid value. Therefore it will again be found with every scan.
This little bug in Spybot-S&D has already been repaired and the respective fix will soon be available as a program update.
Update: As many users were concerned about it not being fixed, and as the fix does not work and almost all users have the Windows Updates anyway, with the current detection rules update (Feb 16) the DSO Exploit will temporarily be ignored.0 -
Originally Posted by wlfc1
This is what Mintys link says, surely it means that there is nothing to worry about????????
As long as you are up to date with your windows patches, then you have nothing to worry about, ignore the results. It is a known issue with spybot that it will keep flagging these DSO exploits up. There is a fix on its way for spybot (if it's not out there already).How many surrealists does it take to change a lightbulb?
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