Just need to check something

[robrowboski]

I was trying to find something that would record keystrokes on my computer and i downloaded this thing called keyprowlerhttp://www.download.com/KeyProwler-Pro-Keylogger/3000-2132_4-10767600.html
and it didnt even work and now it won't uninstall at all so i need to know if there is something i can get to really check through my computer for spyware cause i think i got a bad program and now i don't wanna do like any online banking till i check it all out so thanks.

[Broni]

System Restore?

[robrowboski]

yeah that's a great idea thanks lol i should have thought of that

[evilfantasy]

If that fails, try this. (unless you already have)

Note: You may have to re-download the installer.

How To Uninstall:

To Increase Stealth, KeyProwler is designed so that it cannot be uninstalled via Windows Add/Remove Programs, the only way KeyProwler can be removed is by using the same installer that is used to install KeyProwler.

To Uninstall KeyProwler:

1. Run KeyProwler Installer that you downloaded. Just as if you were going to reinstall the program.

2. Click "Next" At the Welcome Screen

3. The user is presented with 3 Options, choose "Remove" and click "Next"

4. KeyProwler is now removed from the system. 

[Eg0Death]

evilfantasy has it! That is the intended method of removal.

robrowboski: When you set it up, how did you tell it to log keystrokes?  I installed it and set it up to send the log to my gmail account.  Worked like it's supposed to for me.

[Eg0Death]

Whoa!  Crappyness!  After the uninstall components of the keylogger were still running on start-up.  It increased my load time from 30 seconds to about 5 minutes!  My network connection started dropping out, too.  I did a system restore and all is well. 

I was lulled into believing it was a safe download because it came from Download.com.  I am displeased. That's some crappy software.

[patio]

What lead you to believe download.com doesn't have baggage ? ?

I haven't trusted that site in over 4 years.

[Broni]

You may post your HJT log for us to see, if nothing is lurking there.

[Eg0Death]

I guess I just haven't been burned by Download.com before. Luck, I suppose.  I've learned my lesson and Windows restore saved my bacon.  

[Broni]

The rule of thumb: if your computer knowledge is limited, always ask around before installing anything new.