Re: spyware

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From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 06/16/04 

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:10:44 -0500

Also, dedicated spyware programs such as SpyBot S&D
www.safer-networking.org
and Ad-Aware www.lavasoftusa.com are designed to find and
remove adware/spyware.
SpyBot version 1.3 has some very nice features, it can
immunize your PC and it has a hosts file that can block
redirects. Just enable the advanced view and look at the
options offered. It has a pretty good tutorial too. 

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"DooGie" <andymaps@msn.com> wrote in message
news:%23nSaTO5UEHA.2844@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
| Hi
| Have you enabled "show hidden files & folders"? Do that
and the directory
| you are looking for should appear.
|
|
| "xixxt" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
| news:1d1e701c45391$b8c94ce0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
| > Hello,
| >
| > I'm aware of some spyware on my computer but I am unable
| > to find the file it is located in...My Norton anti virus
| > found it but won't remove it.  When that happens I
usually
| > go find it and do it myself.  However, there are a
couple
| > at the following location on my computer
| > C:Documents and Settings\machine name\local
settings\temp
| > BUT when I follow this to the \local settings\folder -
| > THERE ISN'T ONE! These programs also show up when I go
to
| > msconfig and the start up tab. Can a brain greater than
| > mine be of assistance? PLEEEASE?
| >
| > Thanx in advance,
| > ~x~
|
|

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