preventing/removing unwanted BHOs

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one thing I can't stand from 3rd party software is whenever it installs
browser help objects (BHOs) without my consent.

I consider 3rd party BHOs to be quasi-adware. BHOs are like
"button/icon/menu" ads.

sometimes the only way to remove a BHO is by completely uninstalling the
software.

is there a way to remove BHOs (especially the ones that are added into the
drop down menu)?

whenever a software tries to add BHOs without consent, is there a way to
detect it & prevent it without using a 3rd party antispyware? or is <a
href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298931">298931</a> the only solution?
 
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one thing I can't stand from 3rd party software is whenever it
installs
browser help objects (BHOs) without my consent.

I consider 3rd party BHOs to be quasi-adware. BHOs are like
"button/icon/menu" ads.

sometimes the only way to remove a BHO is by completely uninstalling
the
software.

is there a way to remove BHOs (especially the ones that are added
into the
drop down menu)?

whenever a software tries to add BHOs without consent, is there a way
to
detect it & prevent it without using a 3rd party antispyware? or is
<a
href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298931">298931</a>
the only solution?
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BHODemon 2.0:
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm

Galen
--

"You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his
trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will
come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all."

Sherlock Holmes
 
Galen said:
In Abraxias <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:


BHODemon 2.0:
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm

Galen
--

"You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his
trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will
come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all."

Sherlock Holmes
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thank you Galen!

for introducing BHODemon! it will prove useful. but, does it remove
installed BHOs in the drop down menus of IE?

AND, as I originally inquired, is there a 'non-3rd-party-software- solution?
if there isn't, Microsoft should consider giving users full control against
all kinds (buttons/icons/menu items) of unwanted BHOs with "IE 7".
 
In Abraxias <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
thank you Galen!

for introducing BHODemon! it will prove useful. but, does it remove
installed BHOs in the drop down menus of IE?

AND, as I originally inquired, is there a 'non-3rd-party-software-
solution? if there isn't, Microsoft should consider giving users full
control against all kinds (buttons/icons/menu items) of unwanted BHOs
with "IE 7".
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No non-third party solution that I'm aware of other than carefully reading
each application's installation and not installing stuff that doesn't give
you the options. It should, I believe, cover stuff add in the drop down menu
as well. As for IE 7 take a peek here:

http://blogs.msdn.com/alialvi/archive/2005/01/12/351885.aspx

Galen
--

"You know that a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his
trick; and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will
come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all."

Sherlock Holmes
 
thank you Galen!

for introducing BHODemon! it will prove useful. but, does it remove
installed BHOs in the drop down menus of IE?

AND, as I originally inquired, is there a 'non-3rd-party-software-
solution? if there isn't, Microsoft should consider giving users full
control against all kinds (buttons/icons/menu items) of unwanted BHOs
with "IE 7".
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1. Go to Tools | Internet Options | Advanced and uncheck "Enable third
party browser extensions".

2 In WinXP SP2 you can disable individual addons: Tools | Manae
Addons.ons.

3. Microsoft Anti-Spyware (beta)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx
System requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/requirements.mspx

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Galen said:
In Abraxias <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:


No non-third party solution that I'm aware of other than carefully reading
each application's installation and not installing stuff that doesn't give
you the options. It should, I believe, cover stuff add in the drop down menu
as well. As for IE 7 take a peek here:

http://blogs.msdn.com/alialvi/archive/2005/01/12/351885.aspx

Galen
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hi again Galen!

thanks for that link!

I liked the idea of separating 3rd party BHO's into their own toolbar. I
also would like to be able to completely delete (absolutely no traces) them
from my computer! I hope that IE 7 will have improved BHO management (with
options to install, activate, deactivate, delete, etc.).
 
Frank Saunders said:
1. Go to Tools | Internet Options | Advanced and uncheck "Enable third
party browser extensions".

2 In WinXP SP2 you can disable individual addons: Tools | Manae
Addons.ons.

3. Microsoft Anti-Spyware (beta)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx
System requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/requirements.mspx

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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thanks Frank,

but, if you read back to the origin of the thread I've already the 1st 2 of
your tips. the 3rd, I won't do. I haven't and won't install ANY antispyware
or antivirus in my own PC & laptop. it just slows down my low tech PC &
laptop.

after personal experience, I've managed to keep my current IEs from being
bastardized by BHOs.

I still have some friends who don't seem to learn how to prevent BHOs from
being added to their IE. the BHODemon will help me remove them from my
friends PCs.

I started this thread, in hopes to find direct (no 3rd party software)
solutions; even if it means that I have to do a little IE tweaks.

but regardless, thanks for your reply!
 
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