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Desktop Hijacked!

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Name: kv5000
Date: June 17, 2005 at 16:13:27 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: 2.93 Ghz/512 MB DDR
Comment:

My desktop, not browser has been hijacked by some ******* I used to IM in MSN. I tried going to customize desktop, web tab, but theres nothing to delete.



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Name: Computer Dr
Date: June 17, 2005 at 23:16:56 Pacific
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I would try downloading some good spyware software

spybot, spyware catcher, spyware doctor, and adaware are good ones to start with

you can download them free from download.com

good luck


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Name: larockman
Date: June 19, 2005 at 01:18:36 Pacific
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You can find a free virus scanner and free spyware removal software from here!
Spyware Removal


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