in add/remove programs have a program that can't be removed

[steve]

Whenever I first start my internet connection I start
getting pop-ups before my home page appears.
These popups are x rated and I cannot stop them unless I
use the Cntl Alt Delete buttons to 'end task'
With the Settings Button I use the add/remove programs to
attempt to remove a program called 'XXXToolBar' ( I
highlight it and hit the Remove Button) but it just won't
go away.

This PC has multiple users, so If I can get it removed, I
would also like to know how to prevent it in the future.

please help me

thanks
steve

 

[Mike Burgess]

Steve,
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-07-04]
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