Johnmor
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 11:03 AM |
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Spyware help!!!!
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!!
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twybrow
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 11:07 AM |
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You could always search for it in 'regedit' and just delete every reference you can find... Might be risky though.
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ecosse
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 11:27 AM |
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Try either of these
Adaware
Look for the free version
Spybot
Cheers
Alex
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pauldm
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 01:53 PM |
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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.
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Jasper
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 02:57 PM |
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And also try counterspy - free for a trial period - found it very good....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 04:50 PM |
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Buy a Mac and run FireFox.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 06:30 PM |
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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!.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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McLannahan
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| posted on 11/6/07 at 06:34 PM |
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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
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