Search Bar

[reusch7]

My Search Bar has been taken over by ShopNav Search. It has disabled the
"Customize" button as well. The only way I have been able to get rid of it
is by restoring IE via Add/Remove Programs.

I'd appreciate help getting rid of this.


Penny R

 

[Guest]

http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/ShopNav.htm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/spyware.shopnav.htm
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/s/shopnav.as
And download Spybot S&D http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=tu&page=residen
update first

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Penny,

First, scan the system for parasites and remove them. SpyBot S&D searches
your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

This will remove malware from the PC. Next, reset the Search Engine. Click
the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings > Select
a provider from the list.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


My Search Bar has been taken over by ShopNav Search. It has disabled the
"Customize" button as well. The only way I have been able to get rid of it
is by restoring IE via Add/Remove Programs.

I'd appreciate help getting rid of this.


Penny R

 

[H Leboeuf]

Parasite alert!
ShopNav http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/ShopNav.html

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[reusch7]

Thanks for all the information. It has been very helpful.

Now can someone give me some information on how to use Spybot. I tried it
once but (blushing) couldn't quite figure out what to do with it.

Thanks everyone!

Penny R

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Penny,

After running SpyBot, select "Search for Updates". Perform an online update
first and press "Check for Problems".

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


Thanks for all the information. It has been very helpful.

Now can someone give me some information on how to use Spybot. I tried it
once but (blushing) couldn't quite figure out what to do with it.

Thanks everyone!

Penny R