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My Toolbar was Hijacked!
Vanity | May 17th, 2005 | Missyme

Posted on 05/17/2005 2:38:36 PM PDT by missyme

Please help. My toolbar was highjacked now I have: Online Casinos Online Dating Online Drugs!

I just bought Spydoctor and it did not erase the toolbar does anyone know how to get my original toolbar back? I think I just wasted my money again! Thanks!


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To: missyme
 
Things you need--(all FREE)
Anti-Virus
AVG Anti-Virus version 7 (free) release available...
 Avast
Firewall
Kerio(Direct Download) Zone Alarm
 If are using zone alarm it may slow your PC. Try Outpost Firewall http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost or Sygate Firewall http://www.sygate.com/ both have FREE and Pro versions and are heads above ZA.
Misc.
IE Spyads SpywareBlaster Spyware Guard
Windows Update- you must keep updated, it is the start of a secure system-
get all CRITICAL Updates

Things you want(Still Free)
 
 Get Firefox I use Firefox. Click the link and give it a try.
 
 

Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
SpywareBlaster
MS MVP Hosts file
Mike Lin's Homepage and get the Startup Control Panel and Startup Monitor tools.
 
The best forum for malware removal:
-SWI Forums-
 
 
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1315720/posts
 Microsoft Releases Anti-Spyware Beta 1 To Public Today.
Microsoft.com ^
 
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  Browser Wars, take two
various FR links | 12-22-04 | The Heavy Equipment Guy
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1306815/posts

...and let your compiler of links drop out of Lurk & Link mode for comment and advice:

Ditch IE. Honest to God, almost anything else will give you fewer problems. Try and compare- use IE, then run Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy... then try another browser and repeat. You will be stunned at the garbage IE attracts.

Keep your OS updated & patched.

Run a hardware firewall-- with today's LAN's, it's easy. You need a hardware firewall.


21 posted on 05/17/2005 2:47:35 PM PDT by backhoe (-30-)
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To: missyme

www.getfirefox.com


22 posted on 05/17/2005 2:48:34 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: backhoe; All

Thanks bachoe and everyone!
I am only like 1/4 Computer Saavy!


23 posted on 05/17/2005 2:49:18 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: missyme

yes.

go here:

http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

about halfway down.


24 posted on 05/17/2005 2:49:53 PM PDT by Eagle of Liberty ("Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind." —Albert Einstein)
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To: missyme
1.Download & install spybot
2. launch Spybot & look for updates
3.Scan yer puter

And/or do a system restore to a date before your browser was hijacked

25 posted on 05/17/2005 2:50:35 PM PDT by AlBondigas
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To: missyme

Did I properly ID your German witches?

You may look into that virus.


26 posted on 05/17/2005 2:51:41 PM PDT by weegee (WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
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To: backhoe

Norton Internet Security has blocked access to this restricted site.





Site: http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

Blocked categories: Sex/Acts

If you think this web site is incorrectly categorized, visit the Symantec Internet Security Center to report it.

I GOT THIS WHEN TRYING TO ACCESS THE LINK?


27 posted on 05/17/2005 2:51:44 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: missyme

Try a combo of Spybot & AdAware. Between the two, they'll kill most all. Then get yourself a good firewall. AVG and Norton have both worked for me. After all that, Get a router, even if you only have one computer. That will give you one more layer of protection. Not overnight I know, but get there, it's worth it !!!!


28 posted on 05/17/2005 2:55:24 PM PDT by dfwddr (Antarctiac, the 51st state, far more valuable than DC)
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To: weegee

NO but I will check out that virus too! 346! I have I hate my computer maybe I just get another one! This Lap top has to many problems...


29 posted on 05/17/2005 2:55:37 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: dfwddr

Are they free..I just paid 30.00 for the Spy doctor?


30 posted on 05/17/2005 2:57:12 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: missyme

PS... Are they offering you Dating, at a Casino, while doing Drugs ?????
LMK !!!


31 posted on 05/17/2005 2:57:17 PM PDT by dfwddr (Antarctiac, the 51st state, far more valuable than DC)
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To: dfwddr

Proably! LOL...


32 posted on 05/17/2005 2:58:33 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: missyme
Get Spysweeper
Get Spysweeper
Get Spysweeper
Get Spysweeper
Get Spysweeper
Get Spysweeper
33 posted on 05/17/2005 2:59:20 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (This tagline will be destoyed to make way for a new Hyperspace bypass.)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Is it free"?


34 posted on 05/17/2005 3:00:25 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: missyme
Proably! LOL...

WOW, FreepMail me with the details.....I need to sign up .... LOL

35 posted on 05/17/2005 3:01:10 PM PDT by dfwddr (Antarctiac, the 51st state, far more valuable than DC)
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To: JennysCool
I have not been able to get rid of MYSEARCH - fortunately it seems relatively benign.

Spybot finds it and claims to eliminate it, but it always comes back (for a while I suspected FR was infecting me). "Add/Delete" programs of course did not work.

Will Spysweeper do the trick?

36 posted on 05/17/2005 3:01:41 PM PDT by Martin Tell (Red States [should act like they] Rule)
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To: missyme

Try the freeware ToolBarCop. It's very nifty and works well. Just google it.


37 posted on 05/17/2005 3:01:56 PM PDT by dit_xi
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To: missyme

Stop visiting porn and online gambling sites and you won't have this problem....

Dang! My computer's acting zncvidhf8ry9q3uyg9g 7yhb-79ayeg79.....


38 posted on 05/17/2005 3:04:39 PM PDT by freebilly (whfiqhcjh;.,xcmvkNVG'oi hvohu8gy9[78r)
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To: freebilly

I don't go to Porn or Gambling Silly, why would I FReerepublic encompasses all. LOL...


39 posted on 05/17/2005 3:07:00 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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To: dit_xi

So go to Google and Type in what? then what do I need to do? I like need AH! Girl Map directions..LOL..


40 posted on 05/17/2005 3:08:26 PM PDT by missyme (The Conclusion is:)
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