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HI, I came across this list of objects that I found in my computer. I know that some of those that I should leave them there and that some of them I should have them removed. How and where do I remove some of them? Here are the list that I came across.....

AOL Content Update Installed http://esupport.aol.com/help/acp2/engine/aolcoach_core_1.cab
Crucial cpcScan Installed http://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab
DD_v4.DDv4 Installed http://www.drivershq.com/DD_v4.CAB
HouseCall Control Installed http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
ICSScannerLight Class Installed http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/cm/ICSCM.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-150-windows-i586.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab
MSN Chat Control 4.5 Installed http://chat.msn.com/bin/msnchat45.cab
MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class Installed http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab
PCPitstop Utility Installed http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/PCPitStop.CAB
PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen Installed http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab
QDiagAOLCCUpdateObj Class Installed http://aolcc.aol.com/computercheckup/qdiagcc.cab
Shockwave ActiveX Control Installed http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
SpyBouncer.SBDownloader Installed http://www.spybouncer.com/downloader.ocx
Symantec AntiVirus scanner Installed http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
Symantec RuFSI Utility Class Installed http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
WUWebControl Class Installed http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096599585404
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool Installed http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=34738&clcid=0x409
YAddBook Class Installed http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/suite/yautocomplete.cab
ppctlcab Not Available http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
{EFD3EA56-234D-4240-90EA-CC9FA3AF5A01} Not Available https://care.alltel.com/lwp/static/installers/WebflowActiveXInstaller_2-0-2.cab

I know I should leave some of them there but not all of them.

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The only program in that list that really needs to go is SpyBouncer; the porgram is bogus.

I don't have time to run through your whole list right now, but I'll try to repost tomorrow morning. In general though, Downloaded Program Files can be removed by right-clicking on them and choosing "Remove" from the context menu. Also- many DPFs get downloaded onto your computer by websites that you visit; if you chose to delete these from your system, they'll just get downloaded again if needed when you revisit the site that installed them.

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The only program in that list that really needs to go is SpyBouncer; the porgram is bogus.

I don't have time to run through your whole list right now, but I'll try to repost tomorrow morning. In general though, Downloaded Program Files can be removed by right-clicking on them and choosing "Remove" from the context menu. Also- many DPFs get downloaded onto your computer by websites that you visit; if you chose to delete these from your system, they'll just get downloaded again if needed when you revisit the site that installed them.

HI, I removed Spybouncer like you said and few others that I thought that wasnt important. I also noticed another thing, There's 3 java programs on there. I don tknow if I should remove 2 program and just leave one on there or just leave all 3 on there. Here's updated List of objects that I copied and pasted here....also what do u think about this "House call program?" I think it's junk?

HouseCall Control Installed http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
Symantec AntiVirus scanner Installed http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
Crucial cpcScan Installed http://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab
DD_v4.DDv4 Installed http://www.drivershq.com/DD_v4.CAB
ICSScannerLight Class Installed http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/cm/ICSCM.cab
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool Installed http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=34738&clcid=0x409
MSN Chat Control 4.5 Installed http://chat.msn.com/bin/msnchat45.cab
MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class Installed http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab
Symantec RuFSI Utility Class Installed http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
QDiagAOLCCUpdateObj Class Installed http://aolcc.aol.com/computercheckup/qdiagcc.cab
WUWebControl Class Installed http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1096599585404
Shockwave ActiveX Control Installed http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
AOL Content Update Installed http://esupport.aol.com/help/acp2/engine/aolcoach_core_1.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab
YAddBook Class Installed http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/suite/yautocomplete.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-150-windows-i586.cab
Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 Installed http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab
{EFD3EA56-234D-4240-90EA-CC9FA3AF5A01} Not Available https://care.alltel.com/lwp/static/installers/WebflowActiveXInstaller_2-0-2.cab

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Leave the Java components; one is the initial installation package and the others are updates.

The "housecall" DPF was installed as part of an online virus scan (probably at Trend Micro). You can remove it, as it's one of those DPFs that the website will just reinstall if you ever go there for a scan again.

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ok , I deleted some that I know for a fact that I dont need it there like you said " SpyBouncer" and few others. I guess thats all I needed to do. Thanks!

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ok , I deleted .. " SpyBouncer"...

Good. You definitely should have some "anti-spyware" programs in your toolkit, but just make sure to use the reputable ones.

Ad Aware and SpyBot Search & Destroy are the two utilities most often recommeded for general spyware detection and removal, and both are available free of charge. Download links for both (as well as links to a few other useful programs & resources) are in my sig below.

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Good. You definitely should have some "anti-spyware" programs in your toolkit, but just make sure to use the reputable ones.

Ad Aware and SpyBot Search & Destroy are the two utilities most often recommeded for general spyware detection and removal, and both are available free of charge. Download links for both (as well as links to a few other useful programs & resources) are in my sig below.

Yeah I use almost all of em. I use Spywareblaster, Spywareguard, SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad Aware SE. Those have been helpful. I wonder if I can use their link and put it in my sig like yours so others can see it and try it as well?

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Thanks for helping with this. I'm learning something new everyday. Thanks!

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I wonder if I can use their link and put it in my sig like yours so others can see it and try it as well?

I don't see why not. Most of us who do malware troubleshooting here have those kinds of links in our sigs for just the reason you mention: it's a good way of giving members access to useful resources without them having to search for the info themselves. :)

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Thanks for helping with this. I'm learning something new everyday. Thanks!

You're welcome; that's why we're here! :cheesy:

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I don't see why not. Most of us who do malware troubleshooting here have those kinds of links in our sigs for just the reason you mention: it's a good way of giving members access to useful resources without them having to search for the info themselves. :)

Ok Great! Hope I can help others like you all have helped me alot! Thanks!

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Hope I can help others like you all have helped me alot! Thanks!

By all means, please stick around and learn- we could definitely do with a few more helpers in this forum... :mrgreen:

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