It's so annoying...i don't even know what it is or where it came from! It won't let me click links on yahoo search. I ate it...i need an easy way to take it off!
2007-12-10 07:36:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
last night, i just turned off my computer all night, and now it is gone....i didn't do anything...is that good? or has it done something to my computer? it's working fine. Thanks to everyone who answered
2007-12-11 05:34:55 · update #1
You must have been in a crack/serial site like "Alta Vista", as that is where it must likely came from. it is dangerous being it is a "hijacker".
Download the free version of Superantispyware, well know to find what all other miss. Plus you will get auto. updates daily.
Install and run an indepth scan.
http://www.superantispyware.com
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-10 07:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is caused by the dangerous trojan "Trojan.Zlob".
Smitfraudfix is a program aimed specifically at these types of infections and is HIGHLY effective.
It is available here with instructions:
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
Also try SUPERAntiSpyware as recommended above.
Before running those programs, do the following;
Open Add/Remove Programs from Control Panel. Uninstall the following software from there.
1) IE security tools ( I don't remember the name of the other following entries, but there'll 3 to 4 in a row.. unistall them all)
2) Windows security alert
2007-12-10 08:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Security Toolbar 7.1 is a browser helper object (BHO) that often installs itself through system security holes and generates false security alerts and spyware detection reports using browser hijackings, system tray notifications, flashing icons, tray baloons and other methods. The purpouse of this program is to force users to download and purchase paid versions of antispyware programs. Security Toolbar 7.1 may seriously damage your computer and cause system errors and crahses.
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here are manual removal instructions:
2007-12-10 09:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely it is spyware i recommend your scan your pc with adaware or some other spyware remover
2007-12-10 07:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Eric G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋