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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Darkhodge, May 4, 2006.

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  1. #1
    Hi,


    Since last week my computer has been automatically opening up IE and loading up pages such as:

    1. cb.adprofile.net/HomeFinanceDirect/2/3693.html?
    2. amaena.com/securityworm5/?aid=vm_ap_scwaskw_7&lid=secure
    3. overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?page=staticpage&page_id=7580
    etc...

    It's so annoying...

    Is this one of those IP based ad things (sorry don't know the technical term)!? And if so can anyone tell me how to get rid of it?


    Thanks
     
    Darkhodge, May 4, 2006 IP
  2. woodside

    woodside Peon

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    Download ad-aware and check for spyware. That would be my first step.
     
    woodside, May 4, 2006 IP
  3. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    definatly sounds like some kinda spyware
     
    just-4-teens, May 4, 2006 IP
  4. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    Try Spybot S&D, i can recommend it and its FREE.

    Download it from download.com
     
    SumitBahl, May 4, 2006 IP
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    gommer683 Peon

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    Wtf! Lolz!
     
    gommer683, May 4, 2006 IP
  6. KeithLDick

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    #6
    This is another we recommend over at the G4 Tech Support Forums... Very good and it will even find your *Porn Cookies* hahahaha...

    Ewido Suite


    Make sure when you use any of them that you install then have them look for *Updates* so you have the latest protection...


    You can also look here and find a whole bunch of FREE Utilities to help with Viruses, Malware, Trojans Sypware and other useful stuff... G4TV Tech Support Commonly Recommended
     
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  7. Sharpseo

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    It could be coolwebsearch, a damn nasty adware program that spybot and adaware don't fix (as far as I know.) CWShredder should fix it, if so.

    Trend's anti-spyware product is also very good (includes cwshredder), but you only get a 30 day trial with the download. I think you can do the online scans free unlimited, though.
     
    Sharpseo, May 4, 2006 IP
  8. mavahntooth

    mavahntooth Well-Known Member

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    may i ask whats the difference between spybot S & D and ad-aware? i have add aware installed at my pc. do i have to install spybot S & D?
     
    mavahntooth, May 5, 2006 IP
  9. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    Ad-Aware is limited i think and spybot is totally free.

    I cannot really comment about its usage since i have'nt used Ad-Aware.
     
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    You can also download a fully funtional trial version of Counterspy which is a powerfull application.
     
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  11. Darkhodge

    Darkhodge Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys for all the suggestions! I'll try them out and see if the problem disappears...

    *EDIT: I hate people who make these stupid things... *
     
    Darkhodge, May 5, 2006 IP