101. by Guest. 2004-11-06 14:11:17
Thanks, Spy Sweeper did the job. I have win 2000.
102. by Guest. 2004-11-04 08:11:02
Finally....after hours of fruitless pursuits, your fix worked waffy.
MjB
103. by Guest. 2004-11-03 23:11:42
This method worked for me.
I have Windows XP Pro and got rid of VX2 by running Spysweeper.
Go to www.webroot.com, download the trial version of SpySweeper and run the program.
When you're done, it will reboot your computer and remove the spyware from memory- unlike Lavasoft's Ad-aware.
Run Ad-aware (VX2 Cleaner) after your computer reboots to see if you still have VX2.
That is all! Good luck and post your results!
-mvpee
104. by Guest. 2004-10-30 16:10:54
I have been combing the boards for days now trying to find something to get rid of this VX2. I have finally found it. When you do a Regedit *Find* do the search for a PBAKKI and guess what. You will find the entry in the reg where it renames its self and where it is in start up. I was able to find this by using MSCONFIG and going into startup and diabling that file there. This is how i removed it.
1. Run Adaware first and try and removed everything. Then tell adaware to run during next reboot.
2. Did a Reg Find on the word PBAKKI and removed every key out there for that word
3. At this point I rebooted
4. Run a FULL system scan with adaware, then go into windows and run adaware again but just in a smart scan. Nothing is there.
Using the MSCONFIG I was able to narrow down the file and remove all the entrys that VX2 did. Then what I did was really dumb and double clicked on that PBAKKI file in c:\windows\system32 where i watched it rename its self to iupbbm.dll and where i couldent removed it.
delete file pbakki.exe because it is still there and adaware doesn't pick it up that its Spyware
Then i followed the steps above and POOF the file is now gone.
WEEEE
Good luck
105. by Guest. 2004-10-30 11:10:49
Ok. I get it. This damn thing doesn't like me and I don't like it. I've tried everything in the above posts and spent countless hours (and many a sleepless night) searching EVERYTHING on my HD and registry. Looking at machine code for hours does certain things to your perception of reality, TRUST ME! I'm formating my HD and installing everything new. I've had it. If the RIAA and MPAA didn't get me to stop pirating software, THIS DID!
However, you have to admit there is a certain beauty and elegance to this new strain. As much as I loathe it, I have to respect and admire the software creators and the program. They'll get my respect before I send them to Iraq.
I've cracked many a program and seen many a virus and this one has certainly earned it's way near the top. Sadly, I must admit defeat.
106. by Guest. 2004-10-29 13:10:18
Step 1: Raid VX2 headquarters and steal their I.T. guy. Hopefully he'll get this damn thing outta my computer . . . OR ELSE (undisclosed amounts of pain).
Step 2: Hunt down the team responsible for creating this Piece of S**T and send them to Iraq for my version of "Justice".
Step 3: Try everything that I've seen in the above posts.
107. by Guest. 2004-10-28 09:10:34
after a month of trying to get rid of vx2 and my system on its knees i ran the program from the nice gentleman above whom i owe a drink
http://downloads.subratam.org/VX2Finder(126).exe
108. by Guest. 2004-10-26 17:10:17
I did what waffy said... twice
once on administrator and once on my own user profile
in safe mode, vx2 isnt found at all
but after the reboot back to normal bootup, i run the deep scan with adaware se personal and the stupid vx2 thing pops up again...
Anyone able to offer any help? It's really annoying... and strange that it can't be found in safe mode, but only in regular bootup. And when I run the vx2 cleaner plug-in, it says that my system is clean... I honestly have no idea what else to do but reformat. :(
109. by Guest. 2004-10-25 15:10:53
"Remove all temp internet files, your profile and anyone elses.empty recycle bin."
He means delete all Temporary Internet Files in your profile and in anyone elses profile (i.e. the other profiles set up on your OS) , and empty the recycle bin.
110. by Guest. 2004-10-21 20:10:57
hey i've just spent hours trying all the stuff above but i still couldn't seem to get rid of the stupid vx2 thing. Then i found this simple program that got rid of it in seconds with one click of a button just go to http://downloads.subratam.org/VX2Finder(126).exe
I don't know if had just some minor vx2 but I doubt it cos none of the above was working i just urge anyone suffering from a vx2 to try this first it may well work and it will save u a lot of tears of fustration.
111. by Guest. 2004-10-16 17:10:38
what does waffy mean by delete profile?
112. by Guest. 2004-10-16 02:10:50
after much fiddel faddel, I used this :VX2Finder.
That worked.
113. by Guest. 2004-10-15 09:10:36
1 Click "Start" in the task bar, then select "Control Panel" "Control Panel" Window is opened
2 In "Control Panel" window select "ADD/REMOVE Programs" Look For "BlackStone" "BlackStone" should be found in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs"
3 If "BlackStone" is found Select it and click the "Remove" button to remove it "BlackStone" should be removed.
4 If "BlackStone" is not present in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs" close any open Web browsers. All the browsers should be closed.
5 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "IEHelper.dll" in the "C: drive". "IEHelper.dll" file should be found.
6 Delete "IEHelper.dll" "IEHelper.dll" file should be deleted.
7 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "domlst.cch" in the "C: drive". "domlst.cch" file should be found.
8 Delete "domlst.cch" "domlst.cch" should be deleted.
9 IF the system does not permit the file to be deleted... Select "START" then select "Run", type "regedit" and press "ok". A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
10 In the left side of the Registry Editor, select the key and its subkeys as follows.
You should find the "{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}" key
11 Delete the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662} The key is deleted.
12 Reboot the computer. Click "Start", then click "Search". Search for "IEHelper.dll" You should able to find the "IEHelper.dll" file now.
13 Now delete IEHelper.dll The "IEHelper.dll" should be able delete now.
14 Reboot the computer now, and search again for "IEHelper.dll" You should not be able to find the "IEhelper.dll" file any where in your system.
15 Click Start button on the task bar and click the "Run...". a Run window is opened at the down left corner of the desktop.
16 Type "regedit" in the Run window and press "ok" A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
17 Search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
If the key if still found, proceed to the next step. You should not find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
key.
18 Follow from step 5 to step 10.
114. by Guest. 2004-10-06 17:10:48
I just didn't know what to do, I had spent a couple of hours trying to get rid off this VX2 Shitt.
Thanks waffy
115. by Guest. 2004-10-04 14:10:00
I have had some success removing the vx2 bug.
1. Run adaware or spybot and determine what apps it installed and the associated .dlls. Stop the Rundll32.exe process. Delete the dlls that adaware can't remove. While your computer is running - don't shutdown - Unplug your computer from the wall or remove your laptob battery and boot up. Run adaware and spybot again. It should be removed.
116. by Guest. 2004-10-04 03:10:59
im planning a class action lawsuit against vx2.. all interested parties please email me at understated_dj@yahoo.com... hopefully we can put an end to this madness
117. by Guest. 2004-10-02 07:10:26
This vx2 virus bs has disabled my computer from even connecting to the internet, it shows my network card as having limited/no connection. It won't allow me to obtain an ip address to get online. Everything I have tried has failed to remove this virus. I only have regular AAW and it won't remove vx2. I've tried wiffy's suggestion and that has also failed. Any suggestions?
P.S. I'm on my mom's comp incase you were wondering
118. by Guest. 2004-10-01 21:10:33
Thank you so much for posting the directions for removing VX2. Unfort. I am not good with Windows and I was wondering how to remove temp Internet files and delete profiles. I figured out the rest.
Thanks v much!
"Remove all temp internet files, your profile and anyone elses.empty recycle bin."
119. by Guest. 2004-09-30 07:09:12
Thanx for Safe Mode info above from Waffy, it finally killed my VX2 infestation... But I only noticed that I had a problem because my DivX rips suddenly started losing AV sync, and in trying to find an answer I instead discovered VX2 lurking. Anyone else seem similar issues? Don't know if it is connected or not, and haven't had a spare few hours to re-rip to see if it fixed it, but it might give you guys food for thought, and maybe help someone else out there...!
120. by Guest. 2004-09-30 01:09:38
Sorry, delete vx2 in safe mode with ad-aware and vx2 cleaner was successful.
Thanks, Spy Sweeper did the job. I have win 2000.
102. by Guest. 2004-11-04 08:11:02
Finally....after hours of fruitless pursuits, your fix worked waffy.
MjB
103. by Guest. 2004-11-03 23:11:42
This method worked for me.
I have Windows XP Pro and got rid of VX2 by running Spysweeper.
Go to www.webroot.com, download the trial version of SpySweeper and run the program.
When you're done, it will reboot your computer and remove the spyware from memory- unlike Lavasoft's Ad-aware.
Run Ad-aware (VX2 Cleaner) after your computer reboots to see if you still have VX2.
That is all! Good luck and post your results!
-mvpee
104. by Guest. 2004-10-30 16:10:54
I have been combing the boards for days now trying to find something to get rid of this VX2. I have finally found it. When you do a Regedit *Find* do the search for a PBAKKI and guess what. You will find the entry in the reg where it renames its self and where it is in start up. I was able to find this by using MSCONFIG and going into startup and diabling that file there. This is how i removed it.
1. Run Adaware first and try and removed everything. Then tell adaware to run during next reboot.
2. Did a Reg Find on the word PBAKKI and removed every key out there for that word
3. At this point I rebooted
4. Run a FULL system scan with adaware, then go into windows and run adaware again but just in a smart scan. Nothing is there.
Using the MSCONFIG I was able to narrow down the file and remove all the entrys that VX2 did. Then what I did was really dumb and double clicked on that PBAKKI file in c:\windows\system32 where i watched it rename its self to iupbbm.dll and where i couldent removed it.
delete file pbakki.exe because it is still there and adaware doesn't pick it up that its Spyware
Then i followed the steps above and POOF the file is now gone.
WEEEE
Good luck
105. by Guest. 2004-10-30 11:10:49
Ok. I get it. This damn thing doesn't like me and I don't like it. I've tried everything in the above posts and spent countless hours (and many a sleepless night) searching EVERYTHING on my HD and registry. Looking at machine code for hours does certain things to your perception of reality, TRUST ME! I'm formating my HD and installing everything new. I've had it. If the RIAA and MPAA didn't get me to stop pirating software, THIS DID!
However, you have to admit there is a certain beauty and elegance to this new strain. As much as I loathe it, I have to respect and admire the software creators and the program. They'll get my respect before I send them to Iraq.
I've cracked many a program and seen many a virus and this one has certainly earned it's way near the top. Sadly, I must admit defeat.
106. by Guest. 2004-10-29 13:10:18
Step 1: Raid VX2 headquarters and steal their I.T. guy. Hopefully he'll get this damn thing outta my computer . . . OR ELSE (undisclosed amounts of pain).
Step 2: Hunt down the team responsible for creating this Piece of S**T and send them to Iraq for my version of "Justice".
Step 3: Try everything that I've seen in the above posts.
107. by Guest. 2004-10-28 09:10:34
after a month of trying to get rid of vx2 and my system on its knees i ran the program from the nice gentleman above whom i owe a drink
http://downloads.subratam.org/VX2Finder(126).exe
108. by Guest. 2004-10-26 17:10:17
I did what waffy said... twice
once on administrator and once on my own user profile
in safe mode, vx2 isnt found at all
but after the reboot back to normal bootup, i run the deep scan with adaware se personal and the stupid vx2 thing pops up again...
Anyone able to offer any help? It's really annoying... and strange that it can't be found in safe mode, but only in regular bootup. And when I run the vx2 cleaner plug-in, it says that my system is clean... I honestly have no idea what else to do but reformat. :(
109. by Guest. 2004-10-25 15:10:53
"Remove all temp internet files, your profile and anyone elses.empty recycle bin."
He means delete all Temporary Internet Files in your profile and in anyone elses profile (i.e. the other profiles set up on your OS) , and empty the recycle bin.
110. by Guest. 2004-10-21 20:10:57
hey i've just spent hours trying all the stuff above but i still couldn't seem to get rid of the stupid vx2 thing. Then i found this simple program that got rid of it in seconds with one click of a button just go to http://downloads.subratam.org/VX2Finder(126).exe
I don't know if had just some minor vx2 but I doubt it cos none of the above was working i just urge anyone suffering from a vx2 to try this first it may well work and it will save u a lot of tears of fustration.
111. by Guest. 2004-10-16 17:10:38
what does waffy mean by delete profile?
112. by Guest. 2004-10-16 02:10:50
after much fiddel faddel, I used this :VX2Finder.
That worked.
113. by Guest. 2004-10-15 09:10:36
1 Click "Start" in the task bar, then select "Control Panel" "Control Panel" Window is opened
2 In "Control Panel" window select "ADD/REMOVE Programs" Look For "BlackStone" "BlackStone" should be found in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs"
3 If "BlackStone" is found Select it and click the "Remove" button to remove it "BlackStone" should be removed.
4 If "BlackStone" is not present in the "ADD/REMOVE Programs" close any open Web browsers. All the browsers should be closed.
5 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "IEHelper.dll" in the "C: drive". "IEHelper.dll" file should be found.
6 Delete "IEHelper.dll" "IEHelper.dll" file should be deleted.
7 Click "Start", select the Search button and search for "domlst.cch" in the "C: drive". "domlst.cch" file should be found.
8 Delete "domlst.cch" "domlst.cch" should be deleted.
9 IF the system does not permit the file to be deleted... Select "START" then select "Run", type "regedit" and press "ok". A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
10 In the left side of the Registry Editor, select the key and its subkeys as follows.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-----SOFTWARE-----Microsoft--
---Windows---CurrentVersion-----Explorer-----BrowserHelperObjects
You should find the "{00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}" key
11 Delete the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662} The key is deleted.
12 Reboot the computer. Click "Start", then click "Search". Search for "IEHelper.dll" You should able to find the "IEHelper.dll" file now.
13 Now delete IEHelper.dll The "IEHelper.dll" should be able delete now.
14 Reboot the computer now, and search again for "IEHelper.dll" You should not be able to find the "IEhelper.dll" file any where in your system.
15 Click Start button on the task bar and click the "Run...". a Run window is opened at the down left corner of the desktop.
16 Type "regedit" in the Run window and press "ok" A new "Registry Editor" window is opened.
17 Search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
If the key if still found, proceed to the next step. You should not find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer Browser Helper Objects {00000000-5eb9-11d5-9d45-009027c14662}
key.
18 Follow from step 5 to step 10.
114. by Guest. 2004-10-06 17:10:48
I just didn't know what to do, I had spent a couple of hours trying to get rid off this VX2 Shitt.
Thanks waffy
115. by Guest. 2004-10-04 14:10:00
I have had some success removing the vx2 bug.
1. Run adaware or spybot and determine what apps it installed and the associated .dlls. Stop the Rundll32.exe process. Delete the dlls that adaware can't remove. While your computer is running - don't shutdown - Unplug your computer from the wall or remove your laptob battery and boot up. Run adaware and spybot again. It should be removed.
116. by Guest. 2004-10-04 03:10:59
im planning a class action lawsuit against vx2.. all interested parties please email me at understated_dj@yahoo.com... hopefully we can put an end to this madness
117. by Guest. 2004-10-02 07:10:26
This vx2 virus bs has disabled my computer from even connecting to the internet, it shows my network card as having limited/no connection. It won't allow me to obtain an ip address to get online. Everything I have tried has failed to remove this virus. I only have regular AAW and it won't remove vx2. I've tried wiffy's suggestion and that has also failed. Any suggestions?
P.S. I'm on my mom's comp incase you were wondering
118. by Guest. 2004-10-01 21:10:33
Thank you so much for posting the directions for removing VX2. Unfort. I am not good with Windows and I was wondering how to remove temp Internet files and delete profiles. I figured out the rest.
Thanks v much!
"Remove all temp internet files, your profile and anyone elses.empty recycle bin."
119. by Guest. 2004-09-30 07:09:12
Thanx for Safe Mode info above from Waffy, it finally killed my VX2 infestation... But I only noticed that I had a problem because my DivX rips suddenly started losing AV sync, and in trying to find an answer I instead discovered VX2 lurking. Anyone else seem similar issues? Don't know if it is connected or not, and haven't had a spare few hours to re-rip to see if it fixed it, but it might give you guys food for thought, and maybe help someone else out there...!
120. by Guest. 2004-09-30 01:09:38
Sorry, delete vx2 in safe mode with ad-aware and vx2 cleaner was successful.