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spyware running under nopdb.exe

by jmhal Feb 24, 2006 10:16AM PST

I recently found spyware disguising itself as nopdb.exe and promptly it. However once I removed it I lost all internet access. I ran a LSP fix/winsock 2 repairer, that I had burnt to a CD but it did nothing. This has happened to another computer before and the LSP fix worked then but not now. I had to restore my computer to regain internet access. Any suggestions on how to remove it without losing internet or regaining internet access after removing the spyware? I have Windows XP home.

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WinsockXPFix
by linkit Feb 24, 2006 2:28PM PST
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Information about nopdb.exe
by lateball Feb 25, 2006 1:22AM PST

Quoting this from several websites...

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nopdb.exe - Here is the scoop on Norton Speeddisk as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is nopdb.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Norton Speeddisk?

The nopdb.exe process is used by Norton Speeddisk. By default this process is started automatically when your computer boots up. It can be quite resource intensive, so it is recommended to change the settings of the speeddisk component in Norton Utilities/Systemworks to be started manually. nopdb.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk. The Spy Bot database currently registers nopdb.exe to Symantec. This is part of Norton Systemworks/Utilities. The Spy Bot database is updated often, but inaccuracies may still exist, often caused by viruses named after valid files such as Norton Speeddisk. Always verify your results just to play it safe.

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Since it can take up to 80% of computer resources, it is suggested that you disable this. Here's how:
Open Speed disk and go to View > Schedule Options and uncheck Enable Schedule. Also go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Settings, and scroll down to Speed Disk. Right click on it and select Manual then Stop and Apply.

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Do not have Norton Speedisk
by jmhal Feb 25, 2006 9:06AM PST

After I installed the new Mcafee it recognized that it was actually spyware and I removed it, leading to the loss of internet.

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Go to the task manager
by icewire Feb 25, 2006 2:12AM PST

Go to the task manager and find the tab that says PROCESSES and find the process named nopd.EXE and click it. it should be highlighted. Then click the button that says "terminate". It should eventually dissapear. Then do a search on "nopdb", if nothing comes up then reset and after it reboots run a spyware scan, from your antivirus program. I reccomend SPYBOT. if it does come up, delete it and delete anything suspicious.

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Nevermind, he has it. if it isnt spyware dont touch!
by icewire Feb 25, 2006 2:15AM PST

I wasnt aware of Norton Speeddisk, sorry :S

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don't have speeddisk
by jmhal Feb 25, 2006 9:15AM PST

I have researched it and found that spyware has been known to disguise itself as speedisk.
I have, a while ago, tried to stop it from the task manager and it doesn't work, the program just restarts.
After I lost internet access from removing nopdb.exe I restored my computer to the day before and then I went to start-up services and blocked it from running on start up, and blocked it from using the internet via my firewall. I have since allowed it to start on start-up and it hasn't run since and Mcaffe hasn't found it.

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