Toolbar invader

[shapiro]

Hi,

Recently I installed the free version of Kazaa. This was a bad move and I
removed it quick. But now there is a websearch area that has attached
iteself to the address toolbar in IE6. Also there is an area to search files
on the standard toolbar as well. I cannot remove them as it is there when I
show the address bar?

How do I remove this annoying thing, it is adware and I dont want it. I have
done a System File checker, its running now.

Thanks in advance,

Ryan

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
First check Add/remove programs. You may get lucky. Occasionally (not often)
hijackers like this have an uninstaller.

A google search on the name of the toolbar/hijacker/malware may turn up
specific removal instructions.

Then download, update and run Ad-aware, Spybot and (if running WinXP) MS
Anti-Spyware (Beta.)
See these sites for help:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Malware Removal and Prevention Overview - CastleCopsWiki:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html
Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/spywarewhat.mspx

Some malware must be removed manually. You may have to register and post a
HijackThis log to one of these forums for additional help. Look for the
proper forum and an "Important- Read This First" message so that you follow
proper procedure.

* HijackThis Quick Start
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/#Top
* HijackThis Tutorial and Download
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42

http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://castlecops.com/forums.html
http://tomcoyote.com/forums/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]