How to remove this?
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As a result of spyware, i got this pesty toolbar under my URL address textbox.
Is that any way i can remove it? thanks to anyone who can help. appreciated it.
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Find out the name of the toolbar, go to My Computer --> Add/Remove Programs and uninstall it.
If this toolbar hides itself from Add/Remove, use an antispyware software to get rid of it. -
i tried the spyware programs recommeded by u into another thread but it's still there.Originally posted by chanff8:Find out the name of the toolbar, go to My Computer --> Add/Remove Programs and uninstall it.
If this toolbar hides itself from Add/Remove, use an antispyware software to get rid of it.
i have no idea what the too;bar name is also. -
Hm... Tried clicking on the Remove Toolbar button before?
What you can do now is right clicking on any empty space above your address bar and uncheck the toolbar to hide it only. It will not uninstall the toolbar but at least your not seeing it -
i dun think u can remove it like that. after u've removed the toolbar, the spyware is still in the com and after every restart it will bound to come back. i think you gotta get some antispyware softwares bah... worst come to worst reformat lor.Originally posted by chanff8:Find out the name of the toolbar, go to My Computer --> Add/Remove Programs and uninstall it.
If this toolbar hides itself from Add/Remove, use an antispyware software to get rid of it.
but while u are at it, dun waste, click on the "Adult" tab and explore 1st hahaha.. -
and introduces 45465421898 more spyware into his pc ?Originally posted by dibilo:but while u are at it, dun waste, click on the "Adult" tab and explore 1st hahaha..
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Originally posted by chanff8:
since it's already a spyware, i don't think simply by clicking the ' Remove Toolbar button' will really remove it. i tried clicking it and it bring to me some websites for spyware remover or it just takes a very long time to load.
Hm... Tried clicking on the Remove Toolbar button before?
What you can do now is right clicking on any empty space above your address bar and uncheck the toolbar to [b]hide it only. It will not uninstall the toolbar but at least your not seeing it[/b]
seriously, i don't dare to touch any thing in that toolbar.
anyway, right click alos doesn't help. it will just grey out the whole options. as below.
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Download Process Explorer
Go to the explorer.exe process, and look under the Handles section (the one at the bottom with many entries)
Look for a "FILE" type. Send your printscreen of all the FILE entries over.
Good luck. We will help after you prise out the printscreen.
EDIT: Still no reply?. -
it must be in the add/remove programs list.
look for those with unfamiliar names.
why dont you paste your add/remove list here? -
u know which one is the toolbar pest simply by looking at the add/remove list?Originally posted by dragg:it must be in the add/remove programs list.
look for those with unfamiliar names.
why dont you paste your add/remove list here?
in that case, i upload the pic when i get home tonight. great help thanks.
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hey thanks. i'll take dragg's advice first by running through the add/remove program. if that doesn't help, i'll try yours.Originally posted by launtpc:Download Process Explorer
Go to the explorer.exe process, and look under the Handles section (the one at the bottom with many entries)
Look for a "FILE" type. Send your printscreen of all the FILE entries over, like this:
Good luck. We will help after you prise out the printscreen. -
i can give it a try.Originally posted by Gordonator:u know which one is the toolbar pest simply by looking at the add/remove list?
in that case, i upload the pic when i get home tonight. great help thanks.
i see such toolbars very regularly. -
thanks. i'll run through it tonight when i get home. if still cannot, i'll load the pic here.Originally posted by dragg:i can give it a try.
i see such toolbars very regularly. -
i remember i used to have this toolbar called "whenusearch".. this "whenusearch" toolbar didnt even have the remove toolbar option, i painstakingly searched through the task manager
1. press ctrl alt del, go to processes and then look under the processes tab
2. try to close the processes that are related to the internet, which would most probably include the toolbar if it belongs to spyware.
3. search for the filename of the toolbar where u closed in the processes, and then delete the spyware files.
that was the only way i managed to destroy that irritating toolbar i had. -
He is using Windows 2000 and below, I think. So don't have the Processes tab.Originally posted by coffeeortea:i remember i used to have this toolbar called "whenusearch".. this "whenusearch" toolbar didnt even have the remove toolbar option, i painstakingly searched through the task manager
1. press ctrl alt del, go to processes and then look under the processes tab
2. try to close the processes that are related to the internet, which would most probably include the toolbar if it belongs to spyware.
3. search for the filename of the toolbar where u closed in the processes, and then delete the spyware files.
that was the only way i managed to destroy that irritating toolbar i had.
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Hi Gordonator, your problem solved already?
Just to prevent it from happening again, install an anti-spyware and update it regularly. Scan your computer regularly also. -
See how much problems surfing porn will give you?
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if im right i saw yr name on top of the image...u mite wana edit yr name off the image and repost a new 1...Originally posted by launtpc:Download Process Explorer
Go to the explorer.exe process, and look under the Handles section (the one at the bottom with many entries)
Look for a "FILE" type. Send your printscreen of all the FILE entries over, like this:
Good luck. We will help after you prise out the printscreen. -
yup. thanks guys for all your help. managed to get it solved by running some spyware remover problems.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Hi Gordonator, your problem solved already?
Just to prevent it from happening again, install an anti-spyware and update it regularly. Scan your computer regularly also. 
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You are welcome.Originally posted by Gordonator:yup. thanks guys for all your help. managed to get it solved by running some spyware remover problems. -
Sorry, that image not mine. Taken from someone else's blog.
Anyway maybe I go warn him. Noob. -
i would monitor it for the next few days...bcos most likely it will come back, as it may be hiding in ur pc somewhere...i had that problem before...Originally posted by Gordonator:yup. thanks guys for all your help. managed to get it solved by running some spyware remover problems.
i cannot recall how i managed to remove it, but i googled on the problem, just do a search on something like `gambling internet pharmacy spyware' (the words that are on the toolbar) and u will see ways on how to remove it permanently. i remembered that it involves some registry editing and deleting some files manually. hope this helps... -
got the toolbar problem solved but now another problem pops up.
this morning when i go into google and yahoo and search for 'SCDF' i clieck on the 1st result, but instead of going into the SCDF page, i got directed into another page (pic below).
i click back again anc click on the link and it show me this again. it is only by clicking back again and clicking the link again that i finally got into SCDF page.
meaning to say the 1st 2 attempts i click on the google or yahoo result, it'll show me the below, only for the 3rd attempt that i can finally go into the correct page.
it's very annoying. spyware again?
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Browser Hijack... probably using IE Helper Objects...
Scan. Don't limit yourself to one antispyware. Use Search&Destroy, Windows Defender (Microsoft Antispyware), Ad-Aware, Spyware Doctor etc. I have around 10 of such programs, as different antispyware can clear different types. -
webroot spysweeper + nod32
spybot n adaware reaaly sucks