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Discussion in 'Windows - Virus and spyware problems' started by benbernie, Dec 25, 2012.

  1. benbernie

    benbernie Regular member

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    hi
    sometime i must have downloaded a software and while i did this this other software added this pest to my search engine..now i cant seem to get rid of it..its not in my control
    panel or anywhere else ive tried..i did a scan with norton and an anti spy software and its still here..what else can i do?

    benbernie
     
    benbernie, Dec 25, 2012
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  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    do a system restore to before you did this.
     
    ddp, Dec 26, 2012
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    hi it might be a virus..
     
    benbernie, Dec 26, 2012
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    try the restore still as might not be a virus.
     
    ddp, Dec 26, 2012
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    o ok..thanks
     
    benbernie, Dec 26, 2012
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    benbernie Regular member

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    you were right..did a restore and problem gone thanks..
     
    benbernie, Dec 26, 2012
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    no problem. teach & learn.
     
    ddp, Dec 26, 2012
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    yep..
     
    benbernie, Dec 26, 2012
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    good call ddp,
    the old KISS theory works biggest part of the time.

    hope you had a Merry...
    2oG
     
    2oldGeek, Dec 26, 2012
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    i did & hope you did too.
     
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