Search gets Hijacked.

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John MacDonald

Hell everyone:

How do I revert my search to the proper files.

Todays Demon was coolsearch.

I like the choice of my search engine and in fact would like to set from the
customize.

Please help.

JMAC out
 
John,
I'm not sure that the usual tools can remove coolsearch, but try it this
way...
Download, update and run Spybot - Search & Destroy from
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd Remove items listed
in red.

If unsuccessful, then download and run CWShredder from
http://www.merijn.org/downloads.html

If still plagued by coolsearch, the go to "HijackThis Quick Start"
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/ Read about HijackThis. Download HijackThis and
post a log to the "Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support" forum at
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ (Include coolsearch or cool-search in the
topic title)

The experts there will help you clean this up.

Go to http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm for security tips. Visit
Windows Update- look for critical updates.

Hope this helps,
Don
 
John,
How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking
in "Defense". Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 01-01-04]
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