Jonathan wrote:
3 slashes means you have a coolwebsearch varient. Download, install and run
the CWShredder program below
CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
also see
CWShredder - Remove from Registry - See 3rd one down here
http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/11527.html
CoolWebSearch Chronicles
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
It is possible you may have parasites, spyware, adware,
malware, or hijackware on your system causing the problem.
Download and install, you *must* update the programs prior
to running to be sure they have the latest definitions, then
run the programs below. They are free and very effective.Be
sure to run both SpyBot and Adaware, as what one does
not detect the other may.
IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware can kill your internet connection when it is
removed, and this program with enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed
here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so
that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze
for you
SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
or
http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
Spybot Update problems:
http://www.voiceofthepublic.com/SSD/udssdcp.html
SpyBot S&D Does not delete some DSO files
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=15308
AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
AdAware Free:
Manual updates: Scroll down to Updates Available -
http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download
Hope this helps.
Jan
