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adware reinstalling

by Kabbage84 Dec 26, 2003 12:50PM PST

My homepage keeps changing to mmm-search.com. I run Ad-aware on my computer and I delete everything that needs to be deleted but about a min later the adware is reinstalled on my computer. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem without running Ad-aware on my computer every min?

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Run something else as explained in this

by Cursorcowboy Dec 26, 2003 8:18PM PST

1. post.

2. Please note the paragraph just above where you enter a question:

Tip: If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution.

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The other scan/tools and a blocker.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 26, 2003 9:29PM PST

http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=5899&messageID=69292 notes a few tools to stop some products (parasites!) from installing. Spybot has an immunize feature that you should use.

The other scan/tools are noted in my post at http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=1313&start=0

Between the immunize of Spybot, the products in the first link and HPGURU'S HOSTS file, I rarely see an install of said parasite (in fact never.)

Bob

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