I am new to this site so I hope Iv'e clicked on to the right section, my problem every time I go on the net I am plagued by this pop up "Solid Peer" how do I stop it invading my computer? Thanks Nev Grant

Check this out: http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/t16857.html

Hi,
Solid Peer is spyware/advertising ware; which gets into computers from the net.

Here are steps to get rid of it; along with some great free programs:

If you think you already have Spyware/Advertising Ware in your computer, run these as follows:

http://www.security-related.com/download2.htm
Download: SpyBot Search & Destroy; 1.3

AdAware at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Download: AdAware_SE

CWShredder at:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html
(CWShredder is intended only for removal of CoolWebSearch files; placed as spyware on the harddrive). It is not a "stand alone" scan, but needs to be run. Download the free version by clicking on "Download stand alone version of CW Shredder".

All 3 of the above programs run better and much faster when run in SafeMode.

To get into SafeMode:
Re-boot the computer, and immediately after starting up, Press and hold down, F8, at top of keypad.
When the options show on the screen, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select
"Safe Mode".
Press Enter

It's best to run the AdAware scan first; 3 times; then re-boot.
Then, run the AdAware scan again 3 times; then run the SpyBot. Then, run CWShredder.
Re- Boot.
Reason for running so many times:
Some of these trojans' files can be deleted the first time; leaving some others; but on re-boot, they re-write the files that were deleted.
Running multiple times deletes most of it the first
Time.

If you wish to have a great program, after you clean out Spyware/Advertising Ware:
SpyWare Blaster 3.2
Great, free, program that STOPS spyware, trojans, home page hijacks, etc, BEFORE they get into your computer. Check it out at CNET at link:

http://www.download.com/SpywareBlast...ml?tag=lst-0-2

If you will try the above, I am almost certain that it will solve the problem for you.
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Best wishes, and good luck,
fredg

Thank,you Fredg for your response, I will try these suggestions
Cheers
Nev

HI,
You are quite welcome. If you need further help about this particular issue, please post back using the same thread. In that way, it keeps the issue and all responses together so others can read it.
Thank you very much,
fredg

As most of us use Spybot Search and Destroy 1.3, I thought you might be interested in what is said about the program at Majorgeeks.com


Editor's Note: The Resident shield in version 1.3 has an issue allowing certain cookies (Specifically legitimate advertising cookies like Double Click, Tribal Fusion and others)when set to notify. If page loading becomes a problem, right click the tea timer icon in the Systray, select “Resident IE” and either uncheck “Use Resident in IE sessions” or check "Block all bad pages silently".

I'm not criticising the program,as I use it like everyone else,but just pointing out possible 'hiccups' :D

Cheers,
Nez.

Hi, Nez,
I use the Spybot 1.3; but do not use anything with it in regards to Immunization.

The Spyware Blaster program takes care of setting IE to all restricted sites with hundreds of them! With no problems involved.

http://www.download.com/SpywareBlast...ml?tag=lst-0-2


Just thought you might like that information.

Letting Spybot use it's built-in Immunization program can cause problems!

Best wishes,
fredg

Cheers Fred.I think Spybot is excellent,and when I saw that message at Majorgeeks,my heart sank a little.Thanx for the update.

All the best,
Nez. :)