Re: HOW to DELETE XpressUpdate from CONTROL PANEL in WinXP [2]

From: Richard White (whiter_at_gmx.co.uk)
Date: 08/02/04 

Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:51:18 +0100

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message news:XRfPc.196713$%_6.131030@attbi_s01...

> Yes, you did request the installation of xupiter, you clicked YES when you
> shouldn't have!!!
>
> Read this WHOLE page to find out how you got
> xupiter in the first place!!!...
> A FREE method to uninstall xupiter...
> http://www.updatexp.com/uninstall_xupiter.html

Looks like a site I thought really was 'reputable' put the software on.

[...snipped...]
> First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without you
> answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some other software.)

Already set like that.

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[...snipped...
> >>>>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
>
> 1) CWShredder direct download:
> http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

This gave me a clean bill of health!

> 2) SpywareBlaster
> [[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
> ever being installed.
> The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
> SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

I've now switched from Ad-Aware to SpywareBlaster. Ad-Aware hasn't had an update in what seems like
YEARS! (probably only one or two years). I was losing confidence in Ad-Aware simply because I've
only ever picked up one update for it!

SpywareBlaster seems a lot more comprehensive, and gives the impression it is actually kept up to
date.

I also run a firewall and an anti-virus, the latter also providing overlapping security with spyware
prevention.

Many thanks for all the information.

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