ad-aware

[Guest]

I downloaded ad-aware to get rid of unwanted programs. It
worked on the programs, but it must of deleted something
else because the internet explorer takes forever to open
and load.

 

[HSV Guy]

do system restore
or
re install IE 6.0

 

[t.cruise]

When using Ad-Aware, it's a good idea to Quarantine whatever you're going to
delete BEFORE you delete. That way if there are any problems, you can click
the Open Quarantine List link in the main window, and restore what's causing
the problem. I deleted a data miner, and then found that Broderbund Family
Lawyer would not execute without it. Thankfully I had Quarantined it, and
it was easily restored.

 

[kimmy]

When using Ad-Aware, it's a good idea to Quarantine whatever you're
going to delete BEFORE you delete. That way if there are any
problems, you can click the Open Quarantine List link in the main
window, and restore what's causing the problem. I deleted a data
miner, and then found that Broderbund Family Lawyer would not execute
without it. Thankfully I had Quarantined it, and it was easily
restored.

Some programs won't work if you delete the spyware they installed. You're
better off getting rid of the program than saving the spyware.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Both of these steps are totally unnecessary.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

By Default, AdAware automatically quarantines what it removes. If you didn't delete the quarantine file, you can restore the changes. Then be a little more selective about what you tell it to remove.