Hi,
This search bar is the result of downloaded software
(adware) that is designed to promote paid sites through
hijacking your browser and search results. In order to fix
this, you shall first have to eliminate the problem - the
program which is causing this action.
First, we'll disable Browser Helper Objects (BHO's), as they
may be causing some of these problems. Open Internet
Explorer, then click on
Tools -> Internet Options
Click on the Advanced Tab.
Under the 'Browsing' section, uncheck the box named, "Enable
third-party browser extensions (requires restart)".
Restart the computer.
Now, we'll remove any such objects which may have installed
themselves on your system. This is best done by a program
called BHOCop. It, along with the rest of the programs, are
freely available. You can download BHOcop, and view an
introduction to it, from the following site:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,8168,00.asp
We'll now have you download some programs which shall aid
you in the removal of any programs which may be running.
First, download AdAware. This is an excellent program which
detects and deletes spyware, and other malware programs.
AdAware is available from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
After downloading and installing AdAware, *be sure to update
it*. This will ensure you are protected against the latest
threats. Then, run it.
Next, we'll get CWShredder. This neat program catches
variants which may have been missed by AdAware. CWShredder
is available from:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
Once again, be sure to update it to ensure the latest threat
protection.
The above should not only remove the bar, but any
accompanying program with it.
More information about Adware and Spyware is available here:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Best regards,
Altrus
: hi can anyone help me , my exploxer has had a unwanted
: search bar attached to it (spidersearch) cannot seem to
: remove it with virus checker spyware or going into reg
: files. Anyone any ideas?
