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Spyware help!!!!
Johnmor - 11/6/07 at 11:03 AM

I have been attacked by some crap that has set its self up as my homepage,
Its called (protectstand.com)

I have tried to reset homepage but it just overides it. It has also appeared in my start up programmes box(bottom right of screen)
I have tried spybot , didnt find it, and I have tried system restor but it says there have been no changes.

It is really annoying, how can i get rid of it and how can i remove programmes from my start up area?

Help please!!

twybrow - 11/6/07 at 11:07 AM

You could always search for it in 'regedit' and just delete every reference you can find... Might be risky though.

ecosse - 11/6/07 at 11:27 AM

Try either of these

Adaware
Look for the free version

Spybot

Cheers

Alex

pauldm - 11/6/07 at 01:53 PM

I found xcleaner useful >
<link>

Ccleaner will get rid of all the flash & cookies etc from ie.
<nuther link>

Probs best to run a few cleaners as they all pick up different things.



Also have you looked at your phishing filters & ADD ON manager? I bet your problem is in there. Under the tools menu in IE7.

Jasper - 11/6/07 at 02:57 PM

And also try counterspy - free for a trial period - found it very good....

Daimo_45 - 11/6/07 at 04:50 PM

Buy a Mac and run FireFox.

wilkingj - 11/6/07 at 06:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ecosse
Try either of these

Spybot

Cheers

Alex


Make sure you get V1.4 or above, as there is a problem, which tells AV software its a virus. Fixed in v1.4 and above.
Its a free download anyway!.

McLannahan - 11/6/07 at 06:34 PM

HiJackthis is a small application that can tell you what's embeded into Internet Explorer and it can remove it for you too. It needs a little skill to use but does work very well! It can also stop services and applications running that you want rid of!

HiJackthis Link