Re: Weird stuff- PLEASE HELP!!

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From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 09/11/04 

Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 23:50:54 -0700

Hi Jess :-)

> A week ago, I noticed some weird stuff going on with my
> IE browser. Whenever I go on a page, a few select words
> in the text are always linked to something called the New
> Technology (NT) search engine, instead of to their real
> URL.
>
> How do I get rid of this?

In conjunction wtih the information provided by LuckyStrike, you might want
to download and install the BHODemon program, as it monitors the Browser
parasites and such that can cause these types of programs.

BHODemon
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3550.html

.....as well as the SpywareBlaster, which will help keep pests from getting
a firm hold on your system:

SpywareBlaster
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

You might also frequent this location to check your system for parasites and
other types of scumware that can cause various problems:

Do You Have Parasites? Screen for Adware, Spyware, Scumware, Dialers,
HiJackers and other unsolicited commercial software
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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