sidesearch bar won't go away

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daniel kaplan

somewhere somehow i clicked on somethign somewhere, and i now get this
SIDESEARCH bar/window from lycos....pops up on its own

if i click X it goes away...anyone know how to get rid of it permanently?

thanks
 
Daniel -

Manual removal instructions here:
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/sidesearch/index.phtml

Otherwise, you might try ToolbarCop and see if that will fix it. There is a
freeware version as well as a Pro version.

Description:
ToolbarCop is a browser extensions manager which can eliminate the following
browser add-ons selectively from Internet Explorer:
Unwanted Browser Helper Objects (BHO)
Toolbars (Tool Band)
Standard Toolbar buttons
Context menu Extensions
Third-party download managers &
Third-party Protocol Handlers and their residual entries remaining in the
registry.

ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolbands, Toolbar icons and Browser
Helper Objects
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
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LuckyStrike
(e-mail address removed)
The best Tweak and your ally for IE = **Disable Active Scripting**
http://www.infinisource.com/techfiles/surf-safe.html
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
 
not only did the first link not point to anything on my machine, but toolbar
cop did not find ANYTHING from lycos....have i lost my mind?
 
Hi daniel :-)

You may have malware, spyware or parasites on your system causing this
problem. Thus, in addition to running your updated anti-virus program, you
should do the following to be sure none of these are present on your system.
Although you may have already run one or more of the programs, please do so
again according to the instructions below. Some variants of malware can
replicate themselves over and over if not removed properly. Please follow
all instructions carefully to be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

also...........

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
All information provided "As Is".

How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
 
Oh Really? That's odd... because what I read was:


Lycos SideSearch

Overview
Lycos SideSearch displays related links in a panel to the left on your
Internet Explorer browser. The panel can appear when you enter a search in
another search engine as stated in a Flash demonstration that the vendor
offer.

Lycos SideSearch has been reported to install without the asking the user
for permission [1] [2] [3]. DoxDesk.com reports that Lycos SideSearch is
installed without notice by FavoriteMan, BookedSpace and IEPlugin and that
Lycos SideSearch has a silent update function. TrendMicro reports that Lycos
SideSearch is installed by ADW_RULEDOR.C.

McAfee, Symantec and Lavasoft offers more information about Lycos
SideSearch.
Uninstall procedure
Uninstall Lycos SideSearch from "Add/Remove Programs" in the Windows®
Control Panel. If you run into problems uninstall Lycos SideSearch, please
contact the vendor for support.

Manual removal
Please follow the instructions below if you would like to remove Lycos
SideSearch manually. Please notice that you must follow the instructions
very carefully and delete everything that is mentioned. In most cases the
removal will fail if one single item is not deleted. If Lycos SideSearch
remains on your system after stepping through the removal instructions,
please double-check by stepping through them again.
Start the registry editor. This is done by clicking Start then Run. (The Run
dialog will appear.) Type regedit and click OK. (The registry editor will
open.)
Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \
{00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8}', if it exists.
Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Classes \ CLSID \
{000007AB-7059-463E-BD44-101A1750D732}', if it exists.
Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion
\ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {00000762-3965-4A1A-98CE-3D4BF457D4C8}
if it exists.
Delete 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion
\ Explorer \ Browser Helper Objects \ {000007AB-7059-463E-BD44-101A1750D732}
if it exists.
Exit the registry editor.
Restart your computer.
Start Windows Explorer and delete:
%ProgramsDir%\Lycos\Sidesearch\sidesearch.dll
%ProgramsDir%\Lycos\Sidesearch\sidesearch1211.dll
%ProgramsDir%\Lycos\Sidesearch\sidesearch1307.dll
%ProgramsDir%\Lycos\Sidesearch\sidesearch1311.dll
Note: %ProgramsDir% is a variable (?). By default, this is C:\Program Files.
Problems uninstalling? Click here:
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/uninstallproblems.phtml


Seems to refer to Lycos Sidesearch all over the place. As far as ToolbarCop
goes, I wrote:
<quote>
Otherwise, you might try ToolbarCop and **see IF that will fix it**.
</quote>
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LuckyStrike
(e-mail address removed)
The best Tweak and your ally for IE = **Disable Active Scripting**
http://www.infinisource.com/techfiles/surf-safe.html
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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