Glad to have been of some help.
Regards,
Altrus
: Thanks for the help. I ran MS AntiSpyware that found and
removed cause of my
: problem. PC is fine now. No popups and unwanted links.
:
:
:
: "Altrüs" wrote:
:
: > Hi,
: >
: > It does indeed sound like spyware or adware. As a result,
we're going to
: > thoroughly scan the computer for any kind of spyware/adware
program and remove
: > it. This will require downloading some third party tools,
however, they are all
: > free.
: >
: >
: > You may first want to remove any third party helper
: > objects. This is best done by a program called BHOCop.
: > You can download BHOcop, and view an introduction to it,
: > from the following sites:
: >
: > Download from:
: >
http://support.honour.ca/bin/bhocop.zip
: > Introduction at:
: >
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,97081,00.asp
: >
: > Once you download the file, run it, and install the program.
: > Then remove all objects you find that you are not familiar
: > with.
: >
: > We'll now have you download some programs which shall aid
: > you in the actual removal of spyware programs which may be
: > running (and causing these problems).
: >
: > First, download AdAware. This is an excellent program which
: > detects and deletes spyware, and other malware programs.
: > AdAware is available from:
: >
: >
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
: >
: > After downloading and installing AdAware, *be sure to update
: > it*. This will ensure you are protected against the latest
: > threats. Then, run it.
: >
: > Some versions can be particularly malicious - removing them
: > can cause you to lose your internet connection. Therefore,
: > we'll download the next two programs as precautionary
: > measures. If, after running these programs, you are unable
: > to connect to the internet, you may need to run these
: > programs to fix the connection.
: >
: > They are available here:
: >
: >
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
: >
: > and
: >
: >
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
: >
: > Directions for the last program can be found here:
: >
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
: >
: > Note: You'll only need to run these programs in the event
: > that removal of the evil programs causes some good
: > components to break. Otherwise, you can safely continue:
: >
: > Next, we'll get CWShredder. This neat program catches
: > variants which may have been missed by AdAware. CWShredder
: > is available from:
: >
: >
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
: >
: > Once again, be sure to update it to ensure the latest threat
: > protection.
: >
: > Lastly, you may find it necessary to rename your HOSTS file.
: > This step is used if you find yourself unable to connect to
: > specific sites. Instructions can be found here:
: >
http://support.honour.ca/ldbh.solutions.php#blockers
: >
: > The above procedures should help you remove these programs
: > and return your computer to a functional state.
: >
: > More information about Adware and Spyware is available here:
: >
: >
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
: >
: >
: > Once you are finished, run a full system scan with your
antivirus
: > product to ensure that all loose ends are tied up.
: >
: > If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to ask,
: >
: > Best regards,
: >
: > Altrus
: >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: > : > : When I open a page in IE, advertising links are created on
some words where
: > : original page does not have a link. Looks like I have
loaded some "add-on"
: > : that creates these links. If I refresh a page links are
gone but they are
: > : back if I get to page from somewhere else (Favorites or
History, or by
: > : clicking on legit link on some other page).
: > : These new links ussualy take me to pages like
: > :
http://www2.popupsearches.com/search.php?query=home
: > :
: > : I ran McAfee virus scan and checked for spyware but could
not find anything
: > : to solve it. I am reluctant to delete stuff from registry
since I am not sure
: > : where in registry to look for potential cause of the
problem.
: > : Any ideas?
: > : Thanks.
: >
: >
: >
