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What is this Spyware?

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/what-is-this-spyware.65110/

Ganeshkumar
Ganeshkumar Original post #1
Aug 9, 2007 at 5:08 PM
Hi

In My IE7, when I search with some Keywoard in my home page i.e. google! then it automatically opens a new window with some ads....

for eg. if i search with keyword.. joke it happens...:confused:
or even some times adult related links is also automaticall opens!!

Wat is this!!???
i am having AVG fw and zone alarm fw but no Anti spyware... is this because of it???:confused:

Waiting for replies...
anandk
anandk #2
Aug 9, 2007 at 8:31 PM
yes. install update and use avg ant-spyware from www.grisoft.com
also then use ccleaner
also search for a thread here on 'Broswer Hijack' as title
slugger
slugger #3
Aug 9, 2007 at 8:50 PM
run SPYBOT S&D (its a rokkin FREEWARE) and remove ne spywares also keep ur defn updated
bhutanesedude
Aug 10, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Well...Buddyuse, as per my experience, use SPYBOT S&D and install SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS CORPORATE EDITION....Update and run it....you will have a pleasant using of your system. I have done and I don't have any problem now....
Ganeshkumar
Aug 10, 2007 at 6:22 PM
Thanks... I am trying spybot!!

and tell u whether the problem solved....!
slugger
slugger #6
Aug 10, 2007 at 6:26 PM
altho spybot doesnot go 4 autmatic upadtes, it wud b safer 2 stop all browser activites [just disconnect d net connexion 4 d scan process]

also dont forget 2 install SD tea timer