Iam being inundated by adware.I understood that i would get protection when i got ATT yahoo. [e-mail]

Question

Messenger service keeps popping on my screen with all manner of adware. I found it @ windows\sys32\hookDLL.dll, but I cannot seem to remove it. It says windows is using it and it cannot be deleted

Answer 1

I am not familiar with the yahoo protection. However the programs below will help to protect you.


Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.


Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php


Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.