Security Incidents: Re: IE Malware / Spyware Control Methods

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> Having dealt with a great many spyware infections,
> I've successfully removed all of those that were
> identified with no negative side effects.  I've never
> had to have a workstation rebuilt. 
>
> I think that it would behoove the list and this effort
> in general if you could be a bit more specific about
> the conditions under which a removal damaged a
> workstation.  For example, was the removal done by
> hand?  If not, and a tool was used, which tool was it,
> and which bit of spyware was involved?
I have been working a case where I removed the ad/spyware using adaware.  after removing what was found ( vx2, claria, 
mysearchbar, and about 10 others don't have the system here as the customer wanted it back for a few days ) and 
rebooting. clicking on the IE icon it took 2 + minutes for the browser to open up.  restored the quarantined files IE 
opens up in 4 - 5 seconds.  I wasn't able to narrow down which spyware was causing this before the customer needed to 
take the machine. 

I should have it back the first of the week and will post an update. 

Alan Page