That one doesn't seem to work for me. I've paid my 5 dollars, so I'll wait
for the registration key,
Gary
This script from Kelly also repairs the taskbar
See Tip 240 : Programs Aren't Minimized in the Taskbar
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
AumHa VSOP:
http://www.aumha.org
I assume I have to remove 'nojunkmails.com@' from your address. I have been
unable to send the file, as my ISP seems to think it is a Netsky virus. I
get the message
An unknown error has occurred. Subject '', Account: 'pop.dsl.pipex.com',
Server: 'smtp.dsl.pipex.com', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '550 Error:
Suspected W32/Netsky virus', Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 550,
Error Number: 0x800CCC69
I have to fork out $5 and register to use the function you suggest. I have
done so and will try it a.s.a.p.
Gary
BTW, I did not get the file yet. Remove "nojunkmails" from my email id.
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
AumHa VSOP:
http://www.aumha.org
Thanks, done that and I have finally got rid of search assistant. I have
sent you the omniband file. However, I still have one problem. When I start
my computer it now opens the taskbar with no quick launch toolbar. When I
tick the quick launch option this opens in the default setting, rather than
with the icons where I want them.
How can I get the taskbar to reopen as it was when I shut it down?
Gary
Type the command in RUN box.
Regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll
Then, rename C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll to old_omniband.dll and
restart Windows. And, can you send a copy of this file to me?
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
AumHa VSOP:
http://www.aumha.org
Thanks for that - using the tools you suggest i see that my computer is
riddled with spyware, and I have managed to get rid of most of it.
However, using add/delete programs to remove Search Assistant has not
worked. It no longer appears in the list of programs in add/remove programs,
but it is still working as before. Running the app you suggest gives the
following log,
List of installed Deskbands
{01E04581-4EEE-11d0-BFE9-00AA005B4383}
&Address
%SystemRoot%\System32\browseui.dll
{0A4286EA-E355-44FB-8086-AF3DF7645BD9}
Windows Media Player
C:\PROGRA~1\WINDOW~3\wmpband.dll
{0E5CBF21-D15F-11d0-8301-00AA005B4383}
&Links
%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
{14D2CFFE-6656-4BEC-8D9E-DDE6F2D4EAE5}
Search Assistant
C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll
{540D8A8B-1C3F-4E32-8132-530F6A502090}
Language bar
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msutb.dll
Does this help?
Gary
Gary,
It's caused by the Search Assistant malware deskbar item.
Download all of these utilities and scan the system.
Note: Spyware removers are rules-based and are updated very frequently as
and when new malware is discovered. Therefore, update both of these tools
before scanning, very important.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware -
www.lavasoftusa.com
SpyBot S&D -
http://www.safer-networking.org/
CWShredder :
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
Online Spyware scan: Do you have parasites?:
http://aumha.org/a/noads.php
NOTE: If that does not remove the "Search Assistant" deskbar, run this app
and post the log here:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Deskbands.exe
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
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This has to be an easy one, but I can't work out how to do it.
The kids have shuffled around the icons in my quick launch bar, and added
search assistant to the taskbar, which I don't want.
I can put it back how I want it, but every time I restart the computer, it
reverts to the messed up arrangement.
How do I make it restart with the changes still in place?
Gary
