Re: How to Delete Search Assistant from Registry

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 07/05/04 

Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:36:57 GMT

Good luck! ;-) 

-- 
Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
In news:26db201c46230$4e2dc070$a301280a@phx.gbl,
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
hunted and pecked:
> 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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