Re: Daily IE reset, and removal of Spyware

From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 09/30/04


Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 02:48:40 -0400

Removing "internet tracks" will not affect any spyware already present on
the system: *Windows* is infected, not IE.

You could configure Content Advisor on all of the machines to block access
to all but approved sites (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=267930) or you
could instruct staff members *not* to surf to unwanted sites, under threat
of monetary fines or even termination...and then stand by your word.

For help in *removing* spyware...

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
   http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP
WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
"There is no 'silver bullet' solution."
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=33131
Tod Terry wrote:
> I run a small office of 7 users all running WX sp2, and
> have a problem with users surfing unwanted sites, which
> in turn like to leave a little present on the pc's. Is
> there a way to reset IE, and remove all internet tracks
> for the day?
>
> Any help would be appreciated,
> Thank you,
> Tod 


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