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unwanted programs in Int Exp Favoutites

  • 16-12-2006 1:00am
    #1
    buckls1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,

    I noticed that I have some unwanted programs in my Internet explorer Favourites folder. Mainly links to online gaming. I have searched for where these folders reside but no joy, also "right cick" does not work. Any advice on how to remove such unwanted programs. I have full Nortan antivirus protection but a full scan shows up nothing.
    Thanks,
    Sharon


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  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Are they not just links? You can just delete them if they are, in Internet Explorer go to Tools->Organize Favourites.
    You might want to pick up some anti-spyware software like AVG Anti-spyware, Spybot Search and Destroy or Ad-aware, all these have free versions available.

    I would advise you to get better anti-virus software as Norton really doesn't do a great job in stopping or locating viruses. There are many free alternatives that would work for you, AVG, Anti-Vir or NOD32 to name a few. Hope that helps.


  • #3
    buckls1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭buckls1


    These Links do not show up in Organise favourites. I have since used Spy Doc to remove a fair bit of spy/add ware but it did not remove these unwanted favourites. I am also getting popup's related to these Gambling/Dating links. Any help on removing these hidden programs would be great. No search finds them.


  • #4
    Chase112
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Chase112


    go to downloads.com and dl "ad-aware" and "spybot - search and destroy",run those scans and u be fine.also uninstall norton and get a good anti virus like kaspersky,or avg


  • #5
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Chase112 wrote:
    go to downloads.com and dl "ad-aware" and "spybot - search and destroy",run those scans and u be fine.also uninstall norton and get a good anti virus like kaspersky,or avg
    Direct links below.


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