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Last updated
20/08/2006
"This module was compiled using a trial version of Delphi"
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/