Looks like I got one (not sure how though), so how do I remove it. Funny though cause I use firefox.

The spyware or whatever keeps creating tabs randomly with adverts.

Also it wont let me search on google (what a sneaky spyware.)

You can get spyware by running programs too. Some come bundled with spyware, with and without your consent. So don't blame firefox. It's just on IE, people can install malware without any interaction from you.

To get rid of it, run anti-spyware. Ad-aware, spybot, whatever.

Can you post up the link cause I can't google it.
Also, wouldnt downloading anything right now make more spyware get in?

http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Hope it helps

It's not installing for some reason. Win32 error.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Apr 22 2008, 7:54 pm by JordanN.

Reformat ftw.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx (windows defender, lol)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/download-free-anti-spyware/ (avg)
http://www.download.com/CounterSpy/3000-8022_4-10337358.html (counter spy)

Win32 error? What else does it say?

Well I just deleted the installer that had that message but it was something like "can't recognize win32" or something. Right now I'm using spybot and it's half-way through again. Man, I had to re-virus check again because right when I clicked fix problem it crashed. Do you know anyway to make sure it wont crash again?

Also this spyware is getting pissed or something cause it taking a heavy hit out of my cpu performance.

Avast! usually works for me. AVAST!

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

[quote=name:isolatedpurity]Reformat ftw.[quote]
What he said.

Avast is the one you want, I used a 2002 version a few months ago, and saved me a few hundred dollars to send it in and get it "Fixed". Which is retarded anyway when you got a site like sen to ask questions. ;o

Make sure when you get your computer running to use the noscript extension. It'll block javascript until you approve it on the site your visiting which pretty much closes 95% of possible firefox exploits if they exist.

The cause is most likely for your problems is a program you installed, not necessarily by you (another family member or friend).

Thats what happens when you download the "Free Pr0nz Downloader"