Randy said:
When I enter an invalid URL, instead of the MS search page
I now automatically transfer to an annoying page
from "Internet-Optimizer". Can anyone tell me how to
redirect this process back to MS, Google, or ANYTHING
other than this flashing ad?
Spyware Alert!
Info:
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/InternetOptimizer.html
See the manual removal instructions for deregistering the Spyware DLL files.
You may also download and run the following:
Spyware Removal Tools, Lavasoft's "Ad-aware",
Direct download -
http://ftp.pcworld.com/pub/new/privacy___security/aaw6181.exe
Lavasoft/Ad-aware home:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Mirror site:
http://www.lavasoft.de/
*Also* install and run SpyBot Search & Destroy,
Direct download -
http://spybot.eon.net.au/files/spybotsd_mainapp.exe
SpyBot home:
http://security.kolla.de/
SpyBot How-To:
http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/
More detailed help:
http://tomcoyote.org/~mosaic1/spybot/
Support Forum,
http://net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi
Navigate to the SpyBot S&D section.
Install, reboot, read FAQ and overview, use online update feature to obtain the
latest reference files, scan for Spyware much like you would with your
pre-installed anti-virus scanner.
Rid your machine of unwanted Spyware pests.
HTH
--
siljaline
"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_
