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| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
Overview:
Adware-DesktopMedia is not a virus or a trojan. It is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that may redirect web browsing and/or produce intermittent popup advertisements (typically in Chinese - see for an example) while the user browses the web with Internet Explorer. Upon execution, the application contacts dmcast.com for random links to advertisement websites.
Characteristics:
Adware-DesktopMedia application displays an End User License Agreement (EULA) in Chinese during installation. The agreement covers licensing/usage obligations and the user authorizes the popup advertisements upon installation. It may also be installed with other ad-supported applications which may display a varied version of the EULA. This agreement is not available on the vendor's dmcast.com website.
Files and process known to be related to Adware-DesktopMedia are:
1. dmbar.dll
2. dmshell.dll
3. dmipn.dll
4. dmsched.exe
5. dmplayer.dll
6. uninstall.exe
7. dmdaemon.dll
Symptoms:
Chinese Installer, 89178.com.
Source: MCAfee Threat Center
MCAfee User Removal: click here
Manual Removal:
1. Download Ewido and save to your desired location.
2. Install Ewido and download all necessary updates.
3. Reboot your computer in SafeMode.
- Press F8, after the power was turned on
- Select Safe Mode from selections menu
4. Run a full scan and delete infections that are detected.
note:If you are using Windows XP, proceed with these steps, Windows9x and ME please skip.
5. Reboot computer in SafeMode with Networking
- Press F8, after the power was turned on
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from selections menu
6. Connect to internet and scan with the following online scanners:
Trendmicro Housecall
Symantec Security Check
BitDefender Online Scanner
If Unable to Browse Internet, Fix the Damaged with:
Fix For XP Winsock
Internet Explorer Fix |
posted by hitech-leiza @ Saturday, May 27, 2006  |
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