Re: Freaky Site

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:33:11 +0800

Thanks Mike,

I know the cause of the misunderstanding; your link includes a bookmark, I
didn't think to scroll *upwards* to see the editorial. It might be worth
moving the editor's note down to the bookmark so it gets 'prime' exposure? 

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"Mike Burgess" <winhelp2002@spamthis.com> wrote in message 
news:uaTdaSr$DHA.688@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Sandi,
> If you look at the top of the page:
>
> Editors Note: recently several of the "anti-spyware" sites have been under 
> a
> major DoS (Denial of Service) attack. During this period the downloads
> offered below or Forums may not be available. Until this is resolved you 
> can
> still get the required Tools and Services from alternative sources.
>
> You can download CWShredder 1.50 from: [site1] [site2] [site3]
>
> You can download HijackThis 1.97.7 from: [site1] [site2] [site3]
> ____________________________________________________________
> Mike Burgess  [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
> Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" <sandi_hardmeier@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:eOcoC%23q$DHA.2072@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Mike,
>>
>> Your download link is dead 'cause of the DOS attacks against Merjin and
>> others; Jim Eshelman has some working links, or you can get a copy of
>> cwshredder at www.mvps.org/inetexplorer.Darnit.htm
>>
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>> _______________________________________
>> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
>>
>> "Mike Burgess" <winhelp2002@spamthis.com> wrote in message
>> news:OHhiHLn$DHA.624@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> > BILL,
>> > That site redirects to Coolwebsearch (trojan)
>> >
>> > How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
>> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch
>> >
>> > Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking
>> > in "Defense". Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.
>> > ____________________________________________________________
>> > Mike Burgess  [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
>> > Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS
> file
>> > http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
>> > Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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>> > "BILLW" <bbos@nowherenet.net> wrote in message
>> > news:OdJfL9m$DHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> >> I use WIN 98SE and IE 6.0, I keep getting a site popping onto the
> screen
>> >> (full screen, not a small pop up type) and address is:
>> >> http://66.250.57.9/hate_popups.htm
>> >>
>> >> I use AdAware but doesn't seem to get rid of it.
>> >>
>> >> Any thoughts on ridding myself of this?
>> >>
>> >> tks
>> >>
>> >> bill
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>
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