toolbar mystery

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Margot

I have a new toolbar that shows up every time I load
microsoft explore. It's called "Begin2Search.comBar" It
has buttons for gambling, dating, etc. I don't like it,
and I want to delete it permanently. How do I do this?
Please help.
 
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


message : I have a new toolbar that shows up every time I load
: microsoft explore. It's called "Begin2Search.comBar" It
: has buttons for gambling, dating, etc. I don't like it,
: and I want to delete it permanently. How do I do this?
: Please help.
 
Alternatively,

You may download BHOCop here:

http://support.honour.ca/bin/bhocop.zip

Regards,

Altrus



: 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
:
:
: message : : I have a new toolbar that shows up every time I load
: : microsoft explore. It's called "Begin2Search.comBar"
It
: : has buttons for gambling, dating, etc. I don't like it,
: : and I want to delete it permanently. How do I do this?
: : Please help.
:
:
 
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