What is Viewpoint and how do I get rid of it?

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Yet ANOTHER 'puter query:

What is Viewpoint and how do I get rid of it. I've tried to delete it from my program files but when I do, it tells me "Cannot delete ViewMgr.exe. Access denied."

Exe files cannot be good.

I've run Ad-Aware and Spybot and did a Norton scan but to no avail. Can anyone help me?

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[East Side Dave]

Yet another 'puter query:


I'd like to help you, Alice, but I don't speak Latin.

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This message was edited by East Side Dave on 6-30-04 @ 4:47 PM

[Mike Teacher]

Alice, I had a feeling it might be a MicroSoft product, so I googled the words 'Microsoft viewpoint' and all i found out was there's a shitload of people who are really pissed off at Bill Gates' company.

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[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

there's a shitload of people who are really pissed off at Bill Gates' company.


Add me to the list! It tries to access the internet at least 6 times in a row and slows my computer up.

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[badorties]

viewmgr.exe

Viewpoint Manager for Viewpoint Media Player
It is spyware as bundled with AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Netscape 7, etc.

Following developers: "Viewpoint Media Player integrates photo-realistic 3D, high-resolution 2D images, Macromedia Flash, audio, and other media formats into HTML pages through a single media host. Essentially a graphics operating system, VMP includes both an ActiveX control and a Netscape plug-in that permits its graphics and online services to be accessed through Web browsers across multiple platforms and over narrowband connections, all while requiring no special server-side software.

This technology can be used for business applications ranging from advertising and e-commerce to online customer service and training."

Viewpoint Media Player collects information about the user.
From the vendor's privacy policy: To provide a satisfying consumer experience and to operate effectively, the Viewpoint Media Player periodically sends information to servers at Viewpoint.
Detected as spyware with some detection programs.

Unused files:
AxMetaStream.dll, ComponentMgr.dll, MetaStreamID.ini, MtsAxInstaller.exe, npViewpoint.dll, npViewpoint.xpt, JpegReader.dll, Mts3Reader.dll, SceneComponent.dll, SreeDMMX.dll, SWFView.dll, WaveletReader.dll

Please, remove this spyware with RegRun Startuip Optimizer.


try a combination of ad-aware and spybot s&d, and as a last result run hijackthis ...


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[Iamnotatool]

What is Viewpoint and how do I get rid of it?



Shot of pennicillin?

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[Silent_Rob]

I've recently had a spate of spyware trouble, including Viewpoint Manager. I got it most likely through a "drive-by" install- in other words, you don't have to visit any particular site to get it.

It looks like I finally got rid of it, though, using ad-aware. There are advanced options to ad-aware that will let you run a more comprehensive scan- the quick scan won't get it all.

Also, be sure your reference file is up to date

Finally, go to the Lavasoft support pages, where a tech for ad-aware can take you step by step how to get rid of it.

You probably have more than Viewpoint Manager - you could have ISTBAR, DYFUCA and BINTERNET and TWAINTEC. The most current reference file for ad-aware with a complete scan seems to take care of it.

You can also download BHO Demon -which detects all Browser Helper Objects currently running and you can revoke their access.

Good Luck

[JerryTaker]

What is a Viewpoint and how do I get rid of it?


Vote Republican?

baaaah-ZING!

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[furie]

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[mikeyboy]

What is Viewpoint and how do I get rid of it?


Silly girls and their opinions. How cute. :p


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[scorpion]

On a previous post I have added links to some great tools we use at my job.

Check for my reply (http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/69/Topic/39005/page/_Puter_problems_b_c_of_Kazaa.htm)

Using hijack is good but it is best for a tech person because you can accidentally delete needed files and registry entries. If so then you'r in worse trouble.

We are currently testing a new paid for spyware killer. So far it is realy worth the $30. I will post results and links when we finish.

Any questions please feel free to email me for help.




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[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Silly girls and their opinions. How cute.



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[East Side Dave]

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