reset system to configuration before last installation?

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I installed something called "zipcodec" that has loaded a spyware ap that
has taken over my whole machine. I can not get rid of it so how can i reset
my
system to the configuration prior to the install of this ap? can anyone
help. Thanks, JR
 
|>I installed something called "zipcodec" that has loaded a spyware ap that
|>has taken over my whole machine. I can not get rid of it so how can i reset
|>my
|>system to the configuration prior to the install of this ap? can anyone
|>help. Thanks, JR
|>

What part of this didn't you understand:

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: Components bundled with our software may report
to Licensor and/or its affiliates the installation status of certain
marketing offers, such as toolbars, and also generalized installation
information, such as language preference and operating system version,
to assist Licensor in its product development. No personal information
will be communicated to ZIPCODEC or its affiliates during this
process. Licensor may offer additional components through our version
checking/update system. These components include:
(a) Security Toolbar: Internet Explorer application that protects your
computer while you browse by setting high level of security for
suspicious hosts.
(b) Popups advertising module: Internet Explorer windows may pop up
when you are connected to internet.
(c) Commercial homepage manager: your Internet Explorer homepage will
be changed.
(d) Security software: antivirus application.

http://www.zipcodec.com/terms.html
 
jim said:
I installed something called "zipcodec" that has loaded a spyware ap that
has taken over my whole machine. I can not get rid of it so how can i
reset my
system to the configuration prior to the install of this ap? can anyone
help. Thanks, JR
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It is unlikely that doing a System Restore is going to remove the malware.
Certainly you can try. Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System
Restore - "Restore my computer to an earlier time"

If that doesn't work, you'll have to clean it up the hard way.

Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional computer repair
shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA).

Malke
 
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