Re: How to Delete Search Assistant from Registry

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

Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 18:35:08 -0700

Thank you Wes. I'm going to try all your suggestions.
I'll will let you know.

I appreciate your help.

>-----Original Message-----
>You still have scumware. Running just one program to
clean your
>machine is not going to fix everything.
>
>First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will
install without you
>answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some
other software.)
>Don't click YES if you don't know/trust the source.
>
>Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options |
Advanced tab |
>Make sure both of these are NOT checked.
>
> Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
>[[Specifies to automatically download and install
Internet Explorer
>components if a Web page needs them in order to display
the page properly or
>perform a particular task.]]
>
> Enable Install On Demand (Other)
>[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web
components if a Web
>page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a
>particular task.]]
>
>Apply | OK
>=================================
>
>Second. If you need a scan right now.
>
>Follow the instructions!
>THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
>
>======================
>
>Third.
>It is known as scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3
and 4 are really good.
>Download, install, run, update and run again; one or
all. They are all
>good, FREE utilities. Make sure you update every
program, even if you
>just downloaded it. You must have the latest updates.
>
> >>>>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
>
>1) CWShredder direct download:
>http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
>
>2) SpywareBlaster
>[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from
>ever being installed.
>The most important step you can take is to secure your
system. And
>SpywareBlaster is the most
>powerful protection program available.]]
>http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
>3) Spybot S & D
>http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?
lang=en&page=download
>
>4) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of
interest also)
>http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
>
>4a) HijackThis (direct download)
>http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
>
>5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
>http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?
source=appvisit
>
>6) ToolbarCop
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
>
>===============
>
>Problems uninstalling? Here's some advice.
>http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/uninstallproblems.ph
tml
>
>Additional information & instructions.
>A wealth of information here, boys and girls.
>
>THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>THE PARASITE FIGHT
>Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
>http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>
>Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
>http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>
>Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
>http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
>Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive
software
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;827315#appliesto
>
>Spyware and Deceptive Software
>http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?
gssnb=1
>
>What you should know about spyware
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp
>
>Cleaning Up XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup
>
>--
>Hope this helps. Let us know.
>Wes
>
>In news:267cc01c4614e$2261bab0$a301280a@phx.gbl,
>jricee <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and
pecked:
>> I am having problems using Internet Explorer. I cannot
>> use the back button. I get an error message and it
shuts
>> down. I recently used Ad-aware and it removed many
>> parasites from my systems but this problem remains. One
>> file called Powerscan remains but appears to be empty.
>>
>> I went into the registry and searched 'powerscan' and
>> found files listed under a registry key folder
>> titled "Search Assistant". Files contained in there
are
>> spywarefile.exe, powerscan, gator,
>> aws*, /programfiles/internetexplorer/IEXPLORE.exe, and
>> about 10 of my files.
>>
>> My question is Can I delete this whole folder or is
>> this "Search Assistant" a necessary file?
>>
>> Thank you.
>
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