Macromedia spam, popup, etc.

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Clyde

As I was browsing the web, a little blue screen popped up
asking if I wanted to update my "Macromedia" capabilities.
On reflex I clicked the "Yes", and before I could close
the IE browser, it started a download and install. After
that, I have been plagued with popup screens, Hotbar
advertisements, etc.

The "Macromedia" update was not listed in the Control
Panel list of programs to "Remove." How can I get this
thing off of my computer, and still keep the MS XP
Professional operation system?

Best regards,

Clyde :-)
 
Clyde said:
As I was browsing the web, a little blue screen popped up
asking if I wanted to update my "Macromedia" capabilities.
On reflex I clicked the "Yes", and before I could close
the IE browser, it started a download and install. After
that, I have been plagued with popup screens, Hotbar
advertisements, etc.

The "Macromedia" update was not listed in the Control
Panel list of programs to "Remove." How can I get this
thing off of my computer, and still keep the MS XP
Professional operation system?

Best regards,

Clyde :-)
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Info: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/HotBar.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/threats/spybots-hotbar

Follow the instructions for installation of Ad-aware and SpyBot Search & Destroy at this link,
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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HTH


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