FreeLists / 24hoursupport / [24hoursupport] Re: Highjacked Browser

[Doug Keller <dek@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Do you have SpyBot? If you do not have it but want it, just
let me know. It is freeware. It will search and clean spyware,
etc. from your system.
Doug

Bob wrote:
> 
> 
> My browser keeps getting highjacked by something called "xupeter".
> It keeps changing my Home URL and produces multiple pop ups.
> 
> Xupeter  has added a toolbar to my browser. I can hide the toolbar but
> it is still available to be reselected on the IE customize option.
> 
> Also it added a large number of Favorites, which I deleted.
> 
> I use this machine for work and access my companies data base through my
> browser. It is imperative that I get this removed. Any suggestions
> 
> Win XP Pro SP1
> IE 6.0 SP1
> Outlook  2002 SP1
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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