popups after SP2 install

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macmose

Every since I downloaded Win XP SP2, I keep getting hit
with--and I mean plenty--this popup:
xtime.offeroptimizer.com

Anyone know why and what to do about it?
 
First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without you
answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some other software
- dam if I block them one way they get in another way!)

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]

 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK
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Second. If you need a scan right now.

Follow the instructions!
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

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Third.
It is known as Scumware. Visit these sites.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install them, run the update step on each one and then let them do
their job.
They are all good, FREE utilities.

1) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

2) Spybot S & D
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download

3) AdAware
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/

4) SpywareBlaster
[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed. The most important step you can take is to secure your
system. SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

5) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
Don't going deleting every thing this program finds or you could cripple
your computer. Follow the instructions at the site if your problem has not
been elimanated by this step.

6) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit

7) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

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Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

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

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp
 
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