Adware and spyware killing me

From: rogval (rogval_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/02/04 

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:31:04 -0800

I have been helping a friend who got a new computer that came with a bunch of
OEM crap on it, which ofcourse has resulted in a ton of adware and spyware
the is repeatedly jamming up his system. I have used numerous programs,
(including, norton 2005, spybot, and a couple of other spyware programs) and
some of the syuff just will not leave!! I have removed the particular things
from the ADD REMOVE SOFTWARE in the control panel and even went online to get
specific instructions, but there are some entries that cannot be deleted from
the system tray, the applications list, and wherever else they have embedded
themselves. It is getting quite annoying because these programs are letting
popups get through and it's automatically installing toolbars that I don't
want, etc. There is even the Comcast security center installed that came
with his Comcast Cable Internet, and that is even getting fooled.

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  • Re: Adware and spyware killing me
    ... > (including, norton 2005, spybot, and a couple of other spyware programs) ... > the system tray, the applications list, and wherever else they have ... > popups get through and it's automatically installing toolbars that I don't ... > with his Comcast Cable Internet, and that is even getting fooled. ...
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    ... I have used numerous programs, ... |> the system tray, the applications list, and wherever else they have ... |> popups get through and it's automatically installing toolbars that I ... |> with his Comcast Cable Internet, and that is even getting fooled. ...
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  • RE: Adware and spyware killing me
    ... I have used numerous programs, ... > the system tray, the applications list, and wherever else they have embedded ... > popups get through and it's automatically installing toolbars that I don't ... > with his Comcast Cable Internet, and that is even getting fooled. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)