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My kids were using my computer and I got something called
mywebsearch up on top of my internet explorer 6 toolbar.
I don't want it and don't know how to get rid of it. Can
anyone tell me.

Thanks - Lonnie
 
It may be a malware.

Spyware cleaners:
SpyBot S&D searches your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

If the toolbar entries are not removed:
ToolbarCop:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/utils/ToolbarCop.exe

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Ramesh (MS-MVP)
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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
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My kids were using my computer and I got something called
mywebsearch up on top of my internet explorer 6 toolbar.
I don't want it and don't know how to get rid of it. Can
anyone tell me.

Thanks - Lonnie
 
Lonnie,
Did you look in Add Remove?
mywebsearch = IWon

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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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 10-21-03]
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