Re: Disabling browser add-ons

From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 11/24/04 

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:39:40 -0500

Hi davdun :-)

Just a thought, but, try deleting it from the Safe Mode.

HOW TO Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406

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with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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> I have removed some spyware from my laptop (WinXP Home) trying to allow IE
to
> access other search engines. However, there is a search toolbar enabled in
> Browser Add-ins that cannot be disabled (I can't even find ANYWHERE to
> uninstall it). An Administrator must do the disabling - both users of the
> laptop are logged in as Administrators but the options to disable the
add-ins
> are greyed out. What to do?

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