2006-12-27 00:05:48 · 7 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I share your strong sentiments on this issue.
Basically, they are often difficult to remove because they may modify several system files & install themselve similar to an actual program or application.
Unlike viruses they are not easily removed because once installed they (for the most part) lack the heuristics of an actual virus.
The only time they "modify" your system is during the installation process (usually via an ActiveX app over the web) and then behave no different than any other resident application on your computer system .... with no " uninstall " option.
An antivirus program by itself will rarely be able to deal with this type of malware. Most of us find that along with the AV we need a second and even third level of anti spyware protection installed to protect ourselves.
Even then, we must always remain vigilant about installing programs from unknown providers .... free screensavers are infamous for this.
Please follow this link for a detailed insight into browser hijackers & how to deal with them.
http://www.2-spyware.com/browser-hijackers-removal
regards,
Philip T
2006-12-27 00:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 15:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, its pretty much by design... the programmers who make the hijacker and malware intentionally design the 'applications' to be as intrusive as possible...
-dh
2006-12-27 00:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lets turn that word around!
2016-03-29 08:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need antispyware
AD-aware - personal
spybot search and destory
avg antispyware
2006-12-27 00:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you play their game longer.
how about
installing Firefox and forgetting about this stuff?
http://mozilla-free-firefox-v2-download.50webs.com/index.htm
2006-12-30 07:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why make it easy
2006-12-29 13:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋