unwanted programs in Int Exp Favoutites

buckls1 · 16-12-2006 02:00AM #1

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

Ruu_Old · 16-12-2006 08:45AM

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.

buckls1 · 02-01-2007 11:03PM

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.

Chase112 · 02-01-2007 11:15PM

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

aidan_walsh · 02-01-2007 11:19PM

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.

unwanted programs in Int Exp Favoutites

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