Name: suzieQ Date: June 8, 2007 at 06:35:03 Pacific Subject: Why can't I get rid of this Ad OS: Windows98 SE CPU/Ram: 256 Model/Manufacturer: Dell
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Hi I had a huge problem with my computer freezing up, it has something to do with the ad banners.pennyweb.com. I FDISK and FORMATTED my computer after trying every spyware I could think of to get rid of it. I have AVG and Ad-Aaware SE on my computer at all times but neither of them caught this ad. After doing the format I reinstalled windows98 SE no problems then when I downloaded IE6 SP1,my AVG the virus scan ran came up with nothing as I was trying to download Ad-Aware SE the same AD popped up again banners.pennyweb.com also I couldn't finish downloading Ad-aware SE a error pops up cannot find MSIEXEC files and my computer still freezes up and jams I know it sounds like a virus to me but I thought that by FDISKING and FORMATTING I would of got rid of it. I also tried search and destroy it did not find this ad. I would appreciate any help with the solution for this if anyone has one or is it possible the hard drive could be gone I had the computer since it was new its not now but still in good shape for the internet. The only person that has used it was my niece this past 2 months she is only allowed on kids site I approve so I don't know where it came from. Thank you suzieQ HD-20gb, ram 256- Windows98 SE
Are you behind any type of firewall? A hardware router works well. Are you updating AdawareSE and Spybot S&D? Additionally, Spybot has an immunize feature. I think you got re-infected after your re-install.
Hi Dave I went to a mocrosoft site I had got here from an old answer. Can you tell me why Dave I got the same ad back after 2 fdisks and 2 formats? How do I get the MSIEXEC files its says it has something to do with the windows installer although I don't know why the only different thing I did was use a new start up disk which I got from the windows98 Add/remove area and I copied the format to it. Please help I have been working on it for 2 weeks now I will try anything. thank you suzieQ PS: haven't been here for a while glad to see your still here DAVE IN CAPS
If I fdisk and format when I download zone alarm wouldn't I have to be on the internet to download it and install it I am on cable high speed internet.
Some viruses could contaminate a bootdisk and then reinfect the hard drive later on. But I don't see some simple popup going to all that trouble. So you must have gotten it after the installation. Did you have any problems with the IE download?
It's not likely a regular virus scan is going to catch malware like that. You might try downloading Hijackthis:
I don't know about msiexec.exe. It doesn't seem to be on the 98 cd so one would assume it would be part of the download that needed it. I have a version dated from 2002 on mine but I don't know what software installed it. I could email it if you want to try it. But as already mentioned, reformatting and reinstalling may be the way to go.
Hi Dave I tried to download a hijack program I keep getting DLL. missing requirement. I don't understand it I formatted this computer many times over the years with the original 98 SE disk and never had a problem. I am going to format again to see what happens , I will post back hopefully with good news thanks for the help people. suzieQ
Hi me again, well I fdisk and formatted my computer this is what I did in order because the same error came up which prevents me from downloading Ad-Aware SE and I always had Ad-Aware no problem. It comes up 'cannot complete setup of Ad-Aware MSIEXEC files missing'. 1.Set up my Internet 2.Downloaded IE6 SP1 from microsoft site. 3. Downloaded the same graphic driver from Intel. 4.Updated from windows update and then I tried to download the Ad-Aware and can't. I also tried to check my mail SAME MESSAGE. File Name-blank.js File type: JScript Script File From: banners.pennyweb.com Now I am lost that is the 3rd time I fdisk and formatted I don't know where else to go the hijack won't work because of the MSIEXEC missing files please help me, thank you suzieQ
Hi Dave maybe your right everything downloaded fine until I get to Ad-aware so if you could send the files to me I would appreciate it, will I wait to get your email before I uninstall IE 6 SP1. thanks again for the help. suzieQ PS: email is maba367@hotmail.com
Hi me again I found the right Ad-aware it downloaded fine now the only problem I have is the MSIEXEC missing files. I tried different downloads I found on this site telling me where to do it but it just won't download I know it has something to do with an ad because when it pops up the Ad window is blank if that is any help. thanks again.suzieQ
Hi Dave me again I am ready to give it up or throw it away I downloaded the msiexec files you sent I got the same response as when I tried to download some before this is what it say's Windows Installer Incorrect line parameters Version V 2.00.2600. microsoft corporation portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independant JPEG Group. I know it has to do with images for a lack of a better word when I try to open a photo or even a web site I get an all white screen a few minutes later the page might show but as for the pictures in my email it goes to cannot detect network settings until I refresh it. I can't grasp it at all I format and worked on this computer for over 5 years never ran into a problem. I appreciate all you help but I am at a loss now and don't know what to do I guess I will have come up with the money to have it sent in to a computer shop more like a hack shop, god I hate giving them my money LOL. thanks again Dave for your troubles I'll keep plugging along and if I ever get it fixed I will let you know suzieQ
Do you have Windows Installer installed? I don't think it's already installed on a 98 fresh install. I don't think you can install the MSIEXEC files without the Windows Installer.
Hi all, Dave I did what you said formatted again updated later it worked and RWD1996 I want to thank you for the right MSIEXEC files its seems to be working properly again for now anyway. I always appreciate the people at computing net you have helped me so much through the years and saved me money for which I am thankful. I always get my answers here again thank you all very much. suzieQ
I'm wondering, is it an ad that's popping up, suggesting you buy something or directing you to a website, or could it just be a message that doesn't make any sense? Maybe some of software you've installed needs a file it can't find and that's its obscure way of telling you.
Hi suzieQ, DAVEINCAPS, OtheHill, max00, RWD1996, hi everyone
From what I have seen at Spyware Warrior Forums, ASAP* member, while I did a search for banners.pennyweb.com, it seems to be related to a obscure randomly named no*.dll file in the Windows (sub)folders. (http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php)
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