Re: 2ndsrch.dll

Hi, Dave
Perhaps this will help?
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl....shtml?2ndsrch

>-----Original Message-----
>Upon bootup I'm getting a error message from
>rundll32.exe - bad image, 2ndsrch.dll is not a valid
>windows image. Any help with eliminating this annoyance
>would be greatly appreciated. I tried a google search

for

>ideas but didn't find one that actually said it fixed

the

>problem. Thank you.
>.
>

Hi Dave,

This DLL is not required. It is related to a spyware called
2ndThought;commercial trojan controlled by 2nd-thought.com

Removal:
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/Pugi.html

http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/f...ratchcards.asp


Spyware removal tools:

SpyBot S&D searches your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

This will remove malware from the PC.

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Regards,
Ramesh (MS-MVP)
[email protected]
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Upon bootup I'm getting a error message from
rundll32.exe - bad image, 2ndsrch.dll is not a valid
windows image. Any help with eliminating this annoyance
would be greatly appreciated. I tried a google search for
ideas but didn't find one that actually said it fixed the
problem. Thank you.

how can i restore o reload 2ndsrch.dll into my sistem
again?

Did you delete the file? If so: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl....shtml?2ndsrch

Do you really want this scumware???

2ndsrch - 2ndsrch.dll - DLL Information
DLL File: 2ndsrch or 2ndsrch.dll
DLL Name: 2ndsrch.dll
Description: Library used by adware programs. The file belongs to
2nd-thought.com.
Part Of: 2ndsrch
System DLL: No
Common Errors: File Not Found, Missing File, Exception Errors
====================

First.
Right click the IE icon | Properties | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]
 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK
=================================

Second.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are all
good, FREE utilities.
The first site gives some recommendations.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php?cat=all#s-p

1) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/inde...&page=download
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

2) SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever
being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

4½) CWShredder
http://majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner...ource=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
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Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default...7315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/...e.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

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> how can i restore o reload 2ndsrch.dll into my sistem
> again?