Re: Adware Web search

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 07/05/04 

Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 09:36:12 -0700

Now I know what is going on.
What I had was indeed a spyware. I purchased spy sweeper
and it found it and 7 other spyware programs and deleted
all except one which it claimed to be legit. I am just
now being schooled on spyware.
Thanks guys for your input.
>-----Original Message-----
>I had the same problem...Norton detected my Ad Ware and
>said it was high risk, but failed to delete. I had to
>take my computer in for lightening damage to mem chip
and
>the service rep installed Ad Aware, I think downloaded
>free, and got rid of my Ad Ware.
>
>Doris
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Kevin.
>>The name is Adware. Web search.
>>I did not use a program to remove it but followed
>>instrutions from Nortons. Which was no more than a
paper
>>from microsoft. I did just purchase spy sweeper that I
>am
>>about to use. I guess my question is Adware a spyware.
I
>>guess I will soon find out. Any info is appreciated. I
>>have a feeling this is not coming off.
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>What is the name of the malware you are trying to
>>remove? What software did
>>>you use to detect it?
>>>
>>>--
>>>
>>>Kevin
>>>
>>>
>>>"DaffyDuck" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote
>>in message
>>>news:2564301c46169$71db8a10$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>>>> Just detected Adware on computer, listed as a threat.
>>>> I have gone through steps to delete. Will not delete.
>>>> Further more went to remove from registry, However I
>>>> wanted to back up registry first but this failed to
>>back
>>>> up. In short did not successfully complete any
steps.
>>Any
>>>> advice well appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Daffy
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>.
>>
>.
>

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