127.0.0.1 block it ( spyware problem related )

[d0uche_n0zzle]

Just do it. It's a site for one of the largest traceable cookie ad servers. You'll thank me.

[ShooterMcGavin]

Thanks for the warning, sir.

[Ether]

Umm, how do I do that?

[Coffee Diva]

http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun/noplacelike_mat.jpg

[Arch Stanton]

Umm, how do I do that?
Yeah, me to.

[abudabit]

Dude, you are aware that 127.0.0.1 is YOUR local computer, right?

Or is this thread a prank...

127.0.0.1 sure has a lot of gay porn on it...

[MetalSign]

I was gonna say, isn't that the loopback address?

[d0uche_n0zzle]

If you are using Firefox go to Option>cookies>127.0.0.1 select Block and you're done.

It's the IP address for doubleclick.net one of the biggest scumfuckbags on the Interweb.

[Mindriot]

Dude, you are aware that 127.0.0.1 is YOUR local computer, right?

Or is this thread a prank...

127.0.0.1 sure has a lot of gay porn on it...
:icon_mrgr LOL so true!

127.0.0.1 is a loopback address!

[d0uche_n0zzle]

Well I no longer get their ads, so it works for me. Speeds up pages too.

[Douchebag Listener]

If you are using Firefox go to Option>cookies>127.0.0.1 select Block and you're done.

It's the IP address for doubleclick.net one of the biggest scumfuckbags on the Interweb.

No, no it's not. It's the loopback address on your computer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/127.0.0.1

[jpc165]

127.0.0.1 is your local loopback. In your windows host file under C:\Windows\I386\Hosts , you can assign ip addresses to dns names. If you assign web addresses to 127.0.0.1 they are blocked from accessing the internet.

I think you have wrong address douche nozzle.

[abudabit]

Well I no longer get their ads, so it works for me. Speeds up pages too.

That's because they installed spyware / adware on your computer. The ads were coming from your own computer. But blocking 127.0.0.1 might have ill effects on other programs. I don't know though, never tried it.

Personally I can't block 127.0.0.1 because I'm running apache from my pc because I'm a fucking dork.

[d0uche_n0zzle]

127.0.0.1 is your local loopback. In your windows host file under C:\Windows\I386\Hosts , you can assign ip addresses to dns names. If you assign web addresses to 127.0.0.1 they are blocked from accessing the internet.

I think you have wrong address douche nozzle.


D'oh.

I've have tried like hell to get rid of the spyware crap. I'm still getting normal internet, just a lot less ads or one saying that connection could not be established.

[jpc165]

Yeah it sounds like you still have spyware running on your machine then, if you had to block your own loopback.

Any one else agree?

[abudabit]

100% JPC. It's still on there. All you did was block it and your browser from interacting. If it were hackerware, you would still be in trouble. But since it is just adware, keeping it blocked is effective enough. Still, I would rather get rid of it than block some functionality of my browser. Get an adware remover, some are free I believe.

[jpc165]

I would try running adaware, spybot, etc. with the latest definition updates while in safemode. And download MS antispy, which will help protect you in realtime.


www.download.com .. for adaware, spybot

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx for anti spy (and if you dont have a legit version of windows you can actullay bypass the validation and download the file directly from www.filesearching.com )

[d0uche_n0zzle]

I run like five different pograms and still some slip through.

Damn all you adware bastards to hell.

[jpc165]

They do fucking suck. But eventually the anti adware software will catch up its definitions to what you have on your machine. So keep updating and scanning..

Or if it drives you completly insane you could research any strange process thats running via task manager and research how to defeat the lil fucker. hijackthis is usually helpful too.

[abudabit]

Somebody needs to start murdering spammers and adware people. Send them a message.

When the mafia tried moving into several southern cities, ordinary citizens went around murdering them. No Vinnies in Atlanta.

[7cent]

spammers should be sentenced to check point duty in Iraq..

[Skeet Slambone]

I run like five different pograms and still some slip through.

Damn all you adware bastards to hell.

douch nozzle, find a bootable cd that allows you to edit your registry. You can get rid of all that crap through there.

[jpc165]

douch nozzle, find a bootable cd that allows you to edit your registry. You can get rid of all that crap through there.

As long as you can boot into windows, couldn't you run regedit in windows safemode and achieve the same results?

Either way you would still need to know what registry entries to delete/modify.

But that tool might come in handy if you cant log on to windows and using the repair option on a windows install boot disk does not solve your problems. Do you have a link with any more info on the registry edit software you are referring to?

[Hummercash]

this thread is teh funny since your computer isn't teh snappy anymore.

[Skeet Slambone]

As long as you can boot into windows, couldn't you run regedit in windows safemode and achieve the same results?

Do you have a link with any more info on the registry edit software you are referring to?

Safe mode won't always work, some items and libraries can still load unfortunately. Winternals is a good one, but it's costly. It actually comes with an Admin pack that helps you compile your own boot CD full of functioning software like Nero or an FTP program.

www.winternals.com

[mascan42]

Slightly OT, but the other day, I left my computer on overnight to DL some large files off usenet. No browser windows open or any other apps running. When I woke up, my antivirus had detected and deleted about 8 winsock viruses. Is it possible that my newsreader was allowing viruses to slip though while downloading, or is it something else?

[SOS]

It is possible that your newsreader is allowing viruses by downloading files that may exploit some problem in the app. Make sure your firewall is on and run a thorough virus/etc scan.

Winsock viruses affect a connection to the internet. And sometimes programs that clean winsock viruses affect your computer so you can no longer use the internet. Therefore, before you use your anti-viral/anti-spyware/adware program, make sure you have your windows CD and know how to fix it by downloading the necessary reference files and programs to fix it.

Some programs that you might need:
Download winsock XP fix (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html).
Save this file (http://www.fixmyxp.com/content/view/20/42/).

[d0uche_n0zzle]

Using Spyware Doctor and found three highly dangerous host files. Those bastards.

[SOS]

How to block IP adresses using a Host file.
This is so simple. So Very simple.
Goto Here (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) , read the directions, download this file (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt), change the name of the existing file(to Hosts-old), and place the new file there.

127.0.0.1 is you.
Open a command window and type "netstat" after exiting all your known internet reliant programs. Add the ones that you think may be the IPs of the adware/spyware dialing-out.
So if you concluded 173.6.6.6 was the IP of the server which the adware/spyware is sending or updating, add to the Host file
127.0.0.1 173.6.6.6
this works with sites aswell
127.0.0.1 asscaves.com


Another fantastically useful run command that isn't listed on the site is "sfc /scannow". If you run this command while you have your Windows XP cd inserted in the drive, it will launch the system file checker, which compares core Windows files with the files on the cd and replaces any file which may have been altered or changed by other programs.

For me, this command fixes Windows problems 80-90% of the time, saving me further troubleshooting or even reinstalling windows.
by TJ Royall on 11/26/05 03:42 PM

System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot) sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting) sfc /revert only if you have to

[al885]

fuckin retard