Re: removal of spyware that keeps replacing itself

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From: buRford (burford_at_burf.ford.com)
Date: 11/06/04


Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 19:29:08 GMT

On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:55:02 -0800, "teri" <teri@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>i was told that my internet may be infected with a spyware that replaces
>itself when you remove one of the programs it has installed on your computer.
>How do I get rid of them all at the same time, and do you know how to
>identify them. I was told my cool web search is possibly one.

As stated in the post above, CWS Shredder would be the best to remove coolwebsearch.
Make sure you get the latest version:
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
Just scroll down to the standalone version.

You may also want to try their trial SpySubtractPro, which includes CWS Shredder.
The spysubtract together with AdAware, will give you an idea of how infected your system
is.

If you really have a problem, go to:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?s=8c25c892d536338d99657ee05948faa4&f=35
It's a forum, where they'll help you remove any malware. You'll have to download a copy
of *Hijack This.*
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
Read the page... lots of info to help you.

Good luck ;)



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