Last updated 14/05/2005
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It is essential to check for spyware/hijackware/foistware.

Go to IE tools, internet options, general tab. Click on the cache settings button and then 'view objects'. Delete anything you don't recognise. If you are unsure, or no objects appear, for diagnosis purposes I REALLY like BHODemon, available at http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm. It does not need installing - simply unzip and run the EXE programme. It is very easy to use.

I find this programme is a better option than IE6's ability to turn off "Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)". This disables *all* plug-ins and makes troubleshooting very difficult.

Many people like AdAware, available at www.lavasoft.de . Make sure you keep the signature files up to date and remember, AdAware may only remove the current installation of spyware; it may not do anything about software that reinstalls itself, so unless you want to get stuck in an endless loop of hijack/cleanout/hijack/cleanout make sure you get rid of whatever is installing the junk. See my Troubleshooting advice for information about how to track down and get rid of spyware completely.
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An excellent replacement for AdAware is Spybot. Again, it is a free programme which can be downloaded from:
http://spybot.eon.net.au/