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problem with browser

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/problem-with-browser.32345/

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Suhas Original post #1
Jul 20, 2006 at 12:55 PM
Thank You All!
PrinceHeart
Jul 20, 2006 at 4:59 PM
I would suggest
Spybot: Search and Destroy

Its free and with no limitations.
Download link and review about this program is in download.com
*www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1

Have a look

cheerz
anandk
anandk #3
Jul 20, 2006 at 5:03 PM
sure u have been infected by adware.
spydoc and spysweeper are paid/shareware.
i suggest any two of : adaware, windows defender/ms antispy or ewido antispyware. best if u can scan in safe mode with 'em.

then use ccleaner fromm www.ccleaner.com to clear ur cache and other pc junk.
saurabh.sauron
Jul 20, 2006 at 5:15 PM
that's surely adware. scan with Adaware and Spybot. i feel that is the best combination.
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Suhas #5
Jul 21, 2006 at 5:26 PM
Yes i did try lavasoft's ad-aware and spybot-search&destroy and that too after updating them.They showed some adware which i did delete also, but the problem persisits.....i have to still try with spydoctor and others
PrinceHeart
Jul 21, 2006 at 5:37 PM
Suhas, you don't have to try all spyware softwares 1 by 1. 1 is enuff.
try this
Right click IE - go to properties - check your homepage settings.
Go to Privacy - set on MEDIUM
Now Open IE - go to TOOL> Manage Add-On > check what are the add-on currently installed with ur IE. Look for some dll files which u might have seen when u scan with spybot, If u don't need any add-on which u see - disable em and try useing IE and see what happens.

cheerz
B
Jul 22, 2006 at 9:16 PM
sushas the problem u r facing is nothing but popup windows with ads which may be generated by the website u r visiting. so try to install some popup blocker. i think IE 6 comes with a popup blockers.
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Suhas #8
Jul 25, 2006 at 5:56 PM
I tried pop upblockers; I tried disabling all the addons in 'manage addons' option...but the problem persists.I scanned it various adware/spyware removal tools...I WAS UNSUCCESSFUL!
Are there any more suggetions???????
rakeshishere
Jul 25, 2006 at 6:17 PM
this is alwasy mainly due to some extra components which you would have installed along with any s/w like toolbars,ads promotion stuff...Just try uninstalling the recent unwanted s/w u have installed
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Suhas #10
Jul 29, 2006 at 12:55 PM
Thank you all...problem SOLVED

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU...FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS, THOUGH THEY MAY HAVE NOT WORKED, THEY HELPED ME IN KNOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH i can keep my comp clean.
Anyways......i found the location where this spyware existed(somewhere in documents and settings) and i went to safe mode and deleted it...after that the problem was solved.
rakeshishere
Jul 29, 2006 at 4:26 PM
Re: Thank you all...problem SOLVED

Suhas said:
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU...FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS, THOUGH THEY MAY HAVE NOT WORKED, THEY HELPED ME IN KNOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH i can keep my comp clean.
Anyways......i found the location where this spyware existed(somewhere in documents and settings) and i went to safe mode and deleted it...after that the problem was solved.

So hope u report the admin to lock or delete this thread as ur problem is solved:rolleyes: