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

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 08/03/04 

Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:42:22 GMT

Forgot this........RTFM.............

[[If you are new to Ad-Aware, we strongly recommend that you read the Help
file after installing the software, before performing your first scan. To
view the Help file start Ad-aware and click the Help button or press F1.
After you have read the manual please be sure to update your reference file
to the latest release and be sure to configure the RefUpdate feature
(recommended) to automatically search for new updates on a weekly basis.]]
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ 

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:F7BPc.80374$eM2.4044@attbi_s51,
Wesley Vogel <123WVogel955@comcast.net>  hunted and pecked:
> Richard
>
> You have to check for updates before each scan with all of the
> programs I posted links to.  You cannot run any of them right out of
> the gate.  Except CWShredder, the very last update there will
> probably be is 1.59.0.1  Just like you have to with your anti virus
> software.
>
> Ad-aware 6.0.1.181
> Last update: 01R334 24.07.2004
> Note that's July 24, 2004
>
> You also need more than one anti-scumware program.
> SpywareBlaster is completely different than all the others on the
> list.
>
> I regularly use:
> Ad-aware 6.0
> CWShredder
> HijackThis.exe 1.98.0.1
> Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3.0.12 Last detection update: 2004-07-28
> SpywareBlaster 3.2.0.0
> Bazooka Spyware Scanner v1.13.01  28 July Database update
>
> HijackThis log tutorial
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html
>
> HijackThis Log Tutorial
> http://www.aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm
>
> How to use HijackThis to remove Browser Hijackers & Spyware
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42#warning
>
> How To Install Spybot Search and Destroy & a brief tutorial
> http://tomcoyote.com/SPYBOT/index1.php
>
> --
> Hope this helps.  Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:2n7rcqFt6kteU1@uni-berlin.de,
> Richard White <whiter@gmx.co.uk>  hunted and pecked:
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:XRfPc.196713$%_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.
>>
>> [...snipped...]
>> [...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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