Re: Searchwww.com

Hello Panda Man!

Thanks for this very clear and understandable solution. I feel I have a
deeper understanding of the problem. I will continue to remove unknown
programs with the windows tools in safe mode - This will now be part of my
regular cleanup routine. My Serachwww problem has been solved, but more
importantly I have a deeper understanding - so I am in a better position to
trap and attack future incursions.

Thanks again!


"Panda_man" <Pandaman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2F2855A2-4910-404E-B2C2-3C4B8AB50CCE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi .MS Antispyware cannot eliminate SEARCHWWW (CoolWebSearch) because when
> it
> kills it it opens again now!
>
> First
> R e m o v e a n y u n w a n t e d s o f t w a r e
>
>
> Boot in Safe Mode
>
> Then ,in Safe Mode,
> Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add /Remove programs
> See if you have any unknown /unwanted software
> installed- toolbars and/or known spy programs that should not be there/
>
> Remove them with the REMOVE button.
>
> Also check for tracks of these programs in
> C:\Program files and delete,if any.
>
>
>
>
>
> How to boot your computer in SAFE MODE
>
> Do this by repeatedly typing F8 while Windows is starting before
> Windows logo appears.
> Then you'll open the BIOS menu where you can choose to boot
> the hard drive in SAFE MODE
>
>
> Then...
> Download SpyBot Search and Destroy
> http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html
>
> Use its command line scanning.When you are in Safe Mode with command promp
> none of the bad processes will be loaded.
>
> If you use Windows XP or Me ,disable System Restore.
>
>>>> Right click on My Computer->Properties->System Restore
> Check Turn off system restore.Click OK
>
> Then restart with booting is Safe Mode with command prompt
>
> Boot in Safe Mode with command prompt
> Do this by repeatedly typing F8 while Windows is starting before
> Windows logo appears.
> Then you'll open the BIOS menu where you can choose to boot
> the hard drive in SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT
>
> then type the following :
> cd\ [ENTER]
> cd "Program files" [ENTER]
> cd "Spybot - Search & Destroy" [ENTER]
>
>
> then you will have opened this:
> C:\Program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy"
>
> now type the following and the scan will start
> spybotsd.exe /autocheck /autofix
>
> !!! N.B.
> [ENTER] means that you have to hit ENTER button on the keyboard
> Also note that there is a space between the commands
> Before scanning make sure SpyBot S&D is updated.
>
>
>
> Then ,you should be clean.Restart ...press CTR+ALT+DEL ,click on Shut
> Down
> ->Restart
>
> You must be clean now.
>
> If this doesn't help ,download :
> CWShredder
>
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com
>
> Boot in Safe Mode and run it.
>
>
>
> At the end ,you can also do a scans to ensure you're clean.
> Also scan with:
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
> Panda Software free Active Scan,where you can check your
> PC for ALL TYPES of security threats and clean viruses and worms
>
>
>
> At the end,when you are clean ,turn System Restore again ON:
> Right click on My computer->Properties->System Restore
> Uncheck Turn off system restore ,so you'll have your Restore function ON.
>
>
> Happy holidays ,Christmas and New Year
>
> Panda_man
> --
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> malware
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> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
>
>
> "tosime" wrote:
>
>> Each time I boot, Microsoft Antispyware tells me Searchwww.com is
>> attempting
>> to activate, do I want to remove it? After clicking yes, Antispyware
>> removes
>> it, I allow it to scan my PC, only to have the same message appear the
>> next
>> time I boot.
>>
>> I have searched the net and tried many manual ways to remove
>> Searchwww.com
>> but nothing works. I have tried other antispyware programs like Spybot,
>> Adware etc but nothing seems able to track down Searchwww.com. What can I
>> do?
>>
>>
>>


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