I did about 12 scans in a row to try to remove everything but I can't get MRU list and Alexa off my computer. Any sugestions?
2007-01-10 03:42:02 · 10 answers · asked by reesespieces60202 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
ad-aware is a very good program, the term mru is for your tracking cookies on your computer which are no threat (The number of negligible objects detected. These objects are not considered to be a threat. They consist of MRU (Most Recently Used items) lists and can be removed if the user desires.) you can learn all you need to about ad-aware from it's help menu. but if you want to delete the cookies or mru's that will be fine. cookies just help your computer get to the web site faster.
2007-01-10 05:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Adware detects a threat and cannot remove it , that prob means that the program is running in your background. You cannot delete a program that is running.
Boot into safemode by hitting F8 a couple times when the computer starts up.
It will prompt for a menu , select "SafeMode"
it will boot windows , and the colors and stuff will be off the wall .
login to your acount , then run Adware again , that should get rid of it. reboot and everything will be back to normal.
2007-01-10 11:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by chaessigbikerboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alexa works as an Internet Explorer toolbar and may track your web browsing and search information.
Make sure there aren't any IE windows open when you are trying to remove Alexa..
There's a tool available to remove it: http://www.spywareremove.com/removeAlexa.html
This website will give you the tool to remove Alexa and more information on Alexa...
2007-01-10 11:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by dawizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read an article once that said if you use 2 or more adware/spyware removers, you get really good results. I use Adaware and Spybot S&D and and have good success.
2007-01-10 11:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by buell17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you put a check mark in front of everything you want AdAware to remove. It doesn't do it by default.
2007-01-10 11:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by TheDougmeister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alexa is also detected by spybot, its a ie used thing, its not really a risk at all.
i wouldnt worry to much about the mru either
2007-01-10 11:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a freeware Spywareterminator you can download it at "http://www.spywareterminator.com/. It's free and it has a Real Time Shield to protect your computer from unwanted spyware.
2007-01-10 11:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by slee_0904 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find someone that can get them out of the registry where they are embedded, otherwise their never going to truly "go away"
2007-01-10 11:50:03 · answer #8 · answered by CreamOreo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get *another* spyware catcher, like Spybot.
2007-01-10 11:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mru is not a problem . majorgeeks has an alexa remover
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Alexa_Toolbar_Removal_Tool_d4433.html
2007-01-10 11:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by Chris Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋