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    Factation Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Aug 22, 2004, 10:00 AM
    Spyware
    What is , "Common hijacker?"
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    Aug 29, 2004, 11:32 PM
    Re: Spyware
    Well, from what I gather, it is a variation of CoolWebShredder, common spyware that brings up that unwanted MySearch page and puts MySearch in you toolbar (This maybe deleted under start, settings, control panel Add/Remove Programs, MySearch Toolbar), to which sometimes the web address reads about:blank. This means that it is in your registry to restrict you from resetting the homepage. The best way if your running a windows machine is to start in safemode, run spybot and rid yourself of this unwanted spyware.
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    cpinetworkingstudent Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 27, 2005, 07:41 AM
    Try this it may help?
    Cwshredder (it's out there on the www). Ccleaner (from ccleaner.com
    Also the M$ Beta (anti-spyware/pest) util may help get rid of it?
    http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
    And also note the comments re' the util at:
    http://blogs.msdn.com/larryosterman/...06/347804.aspx

    See if that helps any?
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    fredg Posts: 4,926, Reputation: 674
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    Jul 27, 2005, 08:29 AM
    Spyware
    Hi,
    Here are 2 free programs that have helped my computer stay Spyware clean.

    The first is CWShredder, designed specifically for CoolWebSearch programs:

    http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html

    The Second is SpyWare Blaster, which can be updated regularly, requires no scanning, but integrates with the browser, stopping this stuff from getting into the computer in the first place:

    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html

    I haven't had ANY spyware in months, since using the Spyware Blaster.
    Best wishes,
    fredg
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