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Topic: Internet Problem- Adware

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Internet Problem- Adware

Posted: 12/1/06 3:37am Message 1 of 8
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Just wondered if any of the computer literate have this problem.
Several weeks ago I visited that WreckedExotics.com site to view the million $ sports cars that have self-destructed. Now everytime I open my Internet Explorer, I get these Zango Software ads.
I have tried deleting it, but it keeps coming back every day.
How do I get rid of it permanently?


 
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Internet Problem- Adware

Posted: 12/1/06 3:42am Message 2 of 8
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Get yourself Ad-aware, scan your computer with it and it should pick it up so you can delete it and all others.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php



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Internet Problem- Adware

Posted: 12/1/06 5:57am Message 3 of 8
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Just as a followup to Jim's post - after you install AdAware, be sure to get the latest definitions. After that, reboot in the Safe mode and then run AdAware while in the Safe mode.


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Internet Problem- Adware

Posted: 12/1/06 5:58am Message 4 of 8
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I bought Ad-Aware when I got this new 'puter last year...it was recommended by one of the Corvette club 'puter geeks. I haven't had ANYTHING attatch to my 'puter...no ads, no viruses, nada! I also have the AVG free virus protection program, and Windows "Defender", as well as Spy-Subtract. So far, so good.


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Posted: 12/1/06 4:00pm Message 5 of 8
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Just downloaded Ad-aware. First time for me to have this program. Lets see if it finds anything on mine. 


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Posted: 12/1/06 5:04pm Message 6 of 8
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Try StopZilla. I used everything including a package that my corp IT dept recommended. I boughT StopZilla and have never had a pop up since. I also recommend that you try Mozilla Firefox browser since IE is compromised. Mozilla is free download and StopZilla is around $40. Well worth the money!




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Posted: 12/1/06 7:26pm Message 7 of 8
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Funny you should say that...I have been using Moziller for the last couple of weeks exclusively, because it is just faster. I always check the "Ad-watch" monitor(AD-Aware program) when I log off the net. I have noticed that there are NO "tracking cookie blocked" notices when I use Moziller, but there are tons when I use IE, plus some "registry modification detected" notices! That sounds like a good deal, to me. I just wonder how long it will be before some Goober screws up Moz?


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Posted: 12/1/06 8:25pm Message 8 of 8
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Funny you should say that...I have been using Moziller for the last couple of weeks exclusively, because it is just faster. [/QUOTE]

Same here.. just started using it and I like it ...



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