How to remove this?

last SG · 2006-02-11T12:38:18+00:00

See the previous pages on how to edit registry. You did it before. It's probably due to the ruins spyware. Start computer in Safe Mode, find the installati...

Gordonator SG

As a result of spyware, i got this pesty toolbar under my URL address textbox.

Is that any way i can remove it? thanks to anyone who can help. appreciated it.

chanff8 SG

Find out the name of the toolbar, go to My Computer --> Add/Remove Programs and uninstall it.

If this toolbar hides itself from Add/Remove, use an antispyware software to get rid of it.

Gordonator SG

i tried the spyware programs recommeded by u into another thread but it's still there.

i have no idea what the too;bar name is also.

chanff8 SG

Hm... Tried clicking on the Remove Toolbar button before?

What you can do now is right clicking on any empty space above your address bar and uncheck the toolbar to hide it only. It will not uninstall the toolbar but at least your not seeing it

dibilo SG

i dun think u can remove it like that. after u've removed the toolbar, the spyware is still in the com and after every restart it will bound to come back. i think you gotta get some antispyware softwares bah... worst come to worst reformat lor.

but while u are at it, dun waste, click on the "Adult" tab and explore 1st hahaha..

thoreldan SG

and introduces 45465421898 more spyware into his pc ? Twisted Evil

Gordonator SG

Originally posted by chanff8:
Hm... Tried clicking on the Remove Toolbar button before?

What you can do now is right clicking on any empty space above your address bar and uncheck the toolbar to [b]hide it only. It will not uninstall the toolbar but at least your not seeing it[/b]

since it's already a spyware, i don't think simply by clicking the ' Remove Toolbar button' will really remove it. i tried clicking it and it bring to me some websites for spyware remover or it just takes a very long time to load.

seriously, i don't dare to touch any thing in that toolbar.

anyway, right click alos doesn't help. it will just grey out the whole options. as below.

launtpc SG

Download Process Explorer

Go to the explorer.exe process, and look under the Handles section (the one at the bottom with many entries)

Look for a "FILE" type. Send your printscreen of all the FILE entries over.

Good luck. We will help after you prise out the printscreen. Smile

EDIT: Still no reply?.

dragg SG

it must be in the add/remove programs list.

look for those with unfamiliar names.

why dont you paste your add/remove list here?

Gordonator SG

u know which one is the toolbar pest simply by looking at the add/remove list? Shocked

in that case, i upload the pic when i get home tonight. great help thanks. Cool

Gordonator SG

hey thanks. i'll take dragg's advice first by running through the add/remove program. if that doesn't help, i'll try yours. Smile

dragg SG

i can give it a try.

i see such toolbars very regularly.

Gordonator SG

thanks. i'll run through it tonight when i get home. if still cannot, i'll load the pic here.

coffeeortea SG

i remember i used to have this toolbar called "whenusearch".. this "whenusearch" toolbar didnt even have the remove toolbar option, i painstakingly searched through the task manager

1. press ctrl alt del, go to processes and then look under the processes tab

2. try to close the processes that are related to the internet, which would most probably include the toolbar if it belongs to spyware.

3. search for the filename of the toolbar where u closed in the processes, and then delete the spyware files.

that was the only way i managed to destroy that irritating toolbar i had.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

He is using Windows 2000 and below, I think. So don't have the Processes tab. Wink

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Hi Gordonator, your problem solved already?

Just to prevent it from happening again, install an anti-spyware and update it regularly. Scan your computer regularly also. Wink

charlize SG

See how much problems surfing porn will give you? Laughing

lpx88 SG

if im right i saw yr name on top of the image...u mite wana edit yr name off the image and repost a new 1... Wink

Gordonator SG

yup. thanks guys for all your help. managed to get it solved by running some spyware remover problems. Mr. Green

ndmmxiaomayi SG

You are welcome. Wink