RE: Hijacked
From: David D (DavidD_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/20/04
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Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:51:01 -0700
Anti-Spyware programs are great tools, the problem is sometimes they don't
delete all of the files they list as spyware. The tools are more effective
when you physically check the location of the identified files and manually
delete them. A lot of times, these files are located in a Program folder,
if that program has spyware in it's folder, it's likely that it will replace
it next time the program is executed. Uninstall programs that have spyware
in their folders, especially if the program placed the files in the Common
Files folder. These programs are generally IE toolbars, tickers, ect. As
helpful as third-party tool bars can be, save yourself some time by taking
the extra 5 seconds to go to the search engine's website instead.
HTH ~David D
"Joe Keith" wrote:
> Over the past year I have taken calls from family and friends asking
> me to help them with their computer/browser being HIJACKED. I run
> Adaware, Spybot etc..., and they detect the problem but they can never
> get rid of it.
>
> Why is it that some AV company hasnt found a way to get rid of this
> junk??? The answer is always "go into your registry and delete what
> looks out of place" 99.9% of computer users can't/shouldn't do this!
>
> Sorry for the rant, but I really want to know why this is so hard.
>
> Joe
>
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