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scavengertype · 12-02-2003, 11:46 AM

Anyone know what this is, where it is hiding and why I can't find it to get rid of it.
Everytime I restart it is there.

I think I caught it with some other adware (sorry can't remember the name) that I got when i thought I was just installing HJjoin. I found instructions on how to remove the rest but this search bar still remains. It added alot of shortcuts and favorites too.

Thanks

dnd · 12-02-2003, 11:59 AM

no idea but try adaware by lavasoft...might help

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

cheerios · 12-02-2003, 12:00 PM

hmm... keep in mind i don't use windows regularly here, but when I'm trying to help someone else get rid of that crap, I figure out what it's called (pull up the task manager, look for suspicious apps, if you've got one you know is it, kill it, to see if the bar goes away). then I'd hit up google or http://securityresponse.symantec.com and search for a tool to get rid of it. Also worth trying are adaware by lavasoft, and spybot search and destroy. both are spyware removal tools.
Careful what you install online!!

Distraction · 12-02-2003, 12:59 PM

I'd also try SpyBot ( http://www.safer-networking.org/ )

I use that with Ad-Aware and there's never been anything I can't get rid of.

phukraut · 12-02-2003, 02:07 PM

also recommend spyware blaster (once you've cleaned up your system). this is from the faq:

"#1) What does SpywareBlaster do?

-Unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware. Instead, SpywareBlaster provides protection against spyware ever installing and can also prevent spyware from running if it is already installed on your machine! SpywareBlaster can also protect against spyware/tracking cookies (this cookie protection function requires Internet Explorer 6 or above - the spyware protection mechanism even works on Windows machines without Internet Explorer).

#2) How does SpywareBlaster's protection work?

-SpywareBlaster works by settings "kill bits" in the registry. These "kill bit" registry entries are set for the spyware ActiveX CLSIDs (unqiue IDs that identify an ActiveX control). When a kill bit is set for a CLSID, the ActiveX control that uses that CLSID cannot install itself via your browser, nor can it run if it already installed. Microsoft sometimes uses these kill bits for fixing Active-X security holes."

http://wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html

Modo · 12-02-2003, 07:44 PM

Have you checked spywareinfo.com? Lot of good free tools and help there with odd problems.

12-02-2003, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
scavengertype Tilted	ANNOYware Anyone know what this is, where it is hiding and why I can't find it to get rid of it. Everytime I restart it is there. I think I caught it with some other adware (sorry can't remember the name) that I got when i thought I was just installing HJjoin. I found instructions on how to remove the rest but this search bar still remains. It added alot of shortcuts and favorites too. Thanks

12-02-2003, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
dnd Psycho Location: London...no longer a student	no idea but try adaware by lavasoft...might help http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ __________________ "Never underestimate a dumb question"-- Brandon Boyd

12-02-2003, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	hmm... keep in mind i don't use windows regularly here, but when I'm trying to help someone else get rid of that crap, I figure out what it's called (pull up the task manager, look for suspicious apps, if you've got one you know is it, kill it, to see if the bar goes away). then I'd hit up google or http://securityresponse.symantec.com and search for a tool to get rid of it. Also worth trying are adaware by lavasoft, and spybot search and destroy. both are spyware removal tools. Careful what you install online!!

12-02-2003, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Distraction Tilted Location: Florida	I'd also try SpyBot ( http://www.safer-networking.org/ ) I use that with Ad-Aware and there's never been anything I can't get rid of.

12-02-2003, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
phukraut Addict	also recommend spyware blaster (once you've cleaned up your system). this is from the faq: "#1) What does SpywareBlaster do? -Unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware. Instead, SpywareBlaster provides protection against spyware ever installing and can also prevent spyware from running if it is already installed on your machine! SpywareBlaster can also protect against spyware/tracking cookies (this cookie protection function requires Internet Explorer 6 or above - the spyware protection mechanism even works on Windows machines without Internet Explorer). #2) How does SpywareBlaster's protection work? -SpywareBlaster works by settings "kill bits" in the registry. These "kill bit" registry entries are set for the spyware ActiveX CLSIDs (unqiue IDs that identify an ActiveX control). When a kill bit is set for a CLSID, the ActiveX control that uses that CLSID cannot install itself via your browser, nor can it run if it already installed. Microsoft sometimes uses these kill bits for fixing Active-X security holes." http://wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html

12-02-2003, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Modo delusional Location: USA half way between East and West	Have you checked spywareinfo.com? Lot of good free tools and help there with odd problems.