Internet Explorer Toolbars

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Since you can't get actual customer service from
Microsoft, I'll post here. All I want to know is how to
remove toolbars. Not just unclick them, but delete them
entirely. I can't find any help file anywhere that tells
me how to do this.
 
From various newsgroup posts.
The problem may be due to a spyware.
Do not get spyware from a popup window.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites.
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot
Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the
system and eliminate
the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in
Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch) Also,
Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )
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http://komando.master.com/texis/master/search/?
q=spyware&s=SS
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Spychecker
(www.spychecker.com)
or
Pest Patrol
(www.pestpatrol.com).

Download HijackThis, free, here:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip

Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.spywareinfo.com

http://security.kolla.de <-germany

SpyBot Support Forum
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-
bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi

Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
 
Hi,

First option is to run Ad-Aware scan (www.lavasoftusa.com). If the toolbar
entries are not removed still,

ToolbarCop:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/utils/ToolbarCop.exe

Manual Procedure:
Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe)
Go to the following location and check each GUID sub-key. One of which is
the malware toolbar entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions

Also, check here:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions
{check the values in the right-pane to identify the malware toolbar.)

Spot the entry and delete the appropriate key (backup the registry first)

--
Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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Since you can't get actual customer service from
Microsoft, I'll post here. All I want to know is how to
remove toolbars. Not just unclick them, but delete them
entirely. I can't find any help file anywhere that tells
me how to do this.
 
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