You may need more that one tool to remove it.
Make sure you have the latest version of AdAware and run it again. The get
the other tools you may have better luck.
Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions
If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.
Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
If you use a HOSTS file, beware of this new issue.
Ad-Aware has decided to include a new detection when scanning the HOSTS
file. This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated at
the end of a scan. The best thing to do is to place a check in each entry,
right-click and select: "Add selection to ignorelist". Otherwise if you let
AWW "fix" these items it will trash the HOSTS file! Even if you have it
"locked" by [example] SpywareBlaster or Winpatrol. It does not return the
attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts.
and:
SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/
p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.
More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
CWShredder - Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47
IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)
Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051
--
Henri Leboeuf
Web page:
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
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channey said:
Some search engine has taken over my search button, when I go into
customize to change the address it takes me straight to their web sight.
I've tried resetting my search page, I've ran ad-aware by lavasoft. How can
I fix this?
