Spyware

[Livinloud]

This is the best program to use for spyware IMO.

Microsoft Download

[dmeyer07]

I've got it, still didn't find anything out of the ordinary, infact it found nothing at all.

[Fishy]

Goto the Control Panel then Add/Remove Programs and look for an app that shouldn't be there and remove it(be careful not to remove stuff you need, lol). Whenever these mysterious toolbars have appeared on mine or a friend's computer manually removing these apps was the only way to get rid of them. They aren't spyware at all, but "plugins" usually installed after a prompt when first visiting a questionable web page.

-Fishy

[dmeyer07]

lol done that also...

Thanks for the help so far guys, keep the tips coming.

I just can't seem to get rid of this one, and was wondering if any one has had this particular toolbar/favorite problem?

Thanks so far,
Dave

[Fishy]

Has your homepage changed?

Goto tools/internet options to change that.

-Fishy

[dmeyer07]

Nope that hasn't changed, its just an extra toolbar and about 200 extra favorites.

I'm no idiot when it comes to computers, just this one is kinda confusing me, this is the first time i've had any trouble getting rid of something like this...

:)

[Fishy]

I don't know what to tell you. Any further suggestions would just be guessing on my part.

Startup folder, maybe?

Losing the favorites shouldn't be a problem anyways.

-Fishy

[Ryan from Ohio]

CTRL+ALT+DELETE

look for any odd names running, write it down. DO a search on your comp for them. If its a new file added when the annoyance started simply delete it.

Also if its a tool bar View>Toolbars>Lock Toolbars

[dmeyer07]

ok now i took care of the toolbar problem (thnx) but the favorites won't allow me to delete them they simply say close toolbar (the only option when i right click) so i try it and it closes ie explorer!

[Chris from Washington]

best way to fix it...

firefox....

:)