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1_unfixable_sin

wtf

Jun 02, 2005 16:21

What is wrong with livejournal? it's messing up on me ( Read more... )

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bananip June 2 2005, 23:31:45 UTC

I use a program called AdAware that works pretty well.

1_unfixable_sin June 3 2005, 02:42:38 UTC

yea i have that downloaded on my computer but it doesn't seem to be working at all. I also have microsoft anti-spyware but that also doesn't seem to be doing anything. hmmm... maybe i'm doing this all wrong. Can u help me grant? what are the steps that i need to take?

bananip June 3 2005, 06:50:55 UTC

After it scans for spyware, you have to make sure that it deletes all of the spyware. If I remember correctly, there's a button that says "Quarantine" or something. Or maybe that's another program. Also, if you use Mozilla when you surf the net, it blocks a lot of spyware.

bananip June 3 2005, 17:29:52 UTC

Ad-aware works great, but unless you have the paid version you have to manually run it. After logging off is a good time, but if you notice a sudden slowdown while you're online, you can still run it. The default settings are fine, so you just run the scan, select what it finds and delete. Make sure to also load the updates regularly. There is a new release you can download at -

www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

summertrain June 3 2005, 01:45:46 UTC

Grant's right; Ad-Aware is a wonderful program. Just run a search for it on google and you'll find a link to d/l it.

However, the most malicious spyware program I've ever come across is called "Home Search Assistant". Does this sound at all familiar? If so, this link below will help you out.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial85.html

Good luck with getting rid of the spyware... the process can be a real bitch.

stringybendy June 3 2005, 23:14:36 UTC

In addition to adaware, since you have that. Download Microsoft Service Pack 2 for windows off of the microsoft website. This puts anti-ad stuff into windows and internet explorer, in addition to a firewall. I think it works very well.

eeexish June 6 2005, 07:28:06 UTC

or....just don't use internet explore. my dad got me this weird thing called Mozilla Firefox. it's free, ad free, and works just like explore. it's great. hehe.

1_unfixable_sin June 11 2005, 19:58:42 UTC

yea i tried deleting internet explorer but it won't let me do that. I've completely destroyed my comp. oh well. damn it. i want a lap top!