trying to remove programs

[faith]

After my child got off the computer 2 nights ago, I have
been trying to delete programs off the computer that she
added unknowingly, they make my computer run slow. I go
to "add or remove programs" and delete several things but
the minute someone logs on it's there again, like I never
deleted them. Here are the name of the programs that I
thought were the newly added things.....Batch Assistant,
Data Compiler, Indexing Function,SBM OS, Search OS,
Sidebar Search and last one URL.IE APP . Do any of
these need to stay? I want to know how to delete some of
these things so my computer will run better.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Ah. Sounds like it's time for Child to get her own little computer!

See Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines:

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[John Ski]

Subject: trying to remove programs

From: "faith" (e-mail address removed)
Date: 6/16/2004 9:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: <[email protected]>

After my child got off the computer 2 nights ago, I have
been trying to delete programs off the computer that she
added unknowingly, they make my computer run slow. I go
to "add or remove programs" and delete several things but
the minute someone logs on it's there again, like I never
deleted them. Here are the name of the programs that I
thought were the newly added things.....Batch Assistant,
Data Compiler, Indexing Function,SBM OS, Search OS,
Sidebar Search and last one URL.IE APP . Do any of
these need to stay? I want to know how to delete some of
these things so my computer will run better.

They're adware/spyware installed by Grokster. Go to www.lavasoftusa.com and
download, install and run the free version of Adaware. Keep it updated and run
it regularly to help keep your system cleaner. I do hope you are using a good
antivirus and firewall as well. Your child seems to have gotten into some
possibly damaging areas and may do it again if given the chance.

HTH,
John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***