So i got this program, (spyguard IIRC), i didnt install it or download it, it just appeared. How the hell do i get rid of the bloody thing? help ASAP!
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If you downloaded that program it is already to late. You probably just downloaded spyware to your computer.  Chances are now they want to sell you something to get rid of it.\nIf you want a program that might help you a little. Download Lavasoft Ad-aware. it won't cure your problem. It will help you manage it.
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Spyware removal programs sometimes can't remove spyware at the same time the program is running.  To make it so that the program isn't running while you're running your anti-spyware program, start the computer in Safe Mode.  You can do this using the Configuration Utility in XP or by holding down F8 at  startup, as I recall.  After you've started in Safe Mode (don't worry, things will look weird, but your computer's fine) run the anti-spyware program again.\n\nI prefer Spybot S&D over all other anti-spyware programs.  And it's free!
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1- go to control panel, then to add/remove programs and check if the toolbar name is listed there and try to remove it...\n\n 2- if that doesn´t work ( very probable) try to install windows defender from microsoft website, this one is very strong up to date anti-spyware tool, I GUESS it will be effecient.\n\n 3-yet, in case step 2 is not enough, try to go to C folder and then to PROGRAM FILES and look for the folder with the toolbar name and try to delete it. sometime you have to rename the folder before you can delete it...\n\n   I am almost sure that step 2 will be very sufficient to remove it; yet, to insure the aximum security of your computer try :\n - to check if the windows firewall is enabled\n - you have to firewall the internet connection, you can do it by opening internet connection ( ex local area network or wireless network) then left mouse button click on the network icon and go to properties then click on ADVANCED , on the top you will have windows firewall, you have to click on settings and then select ON ( reccomended)... :)\n\n   I hope these steps will help you get rid of the spyware trouble.\n\n good luck
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target saver is an adware. it's probably installed on your computer and causes problems like you have described. you don't need antispyware program to remove this pesky thig, as there are couple   of files only that you need to delete so you van delete it manually. take a look at target saver description: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-target-saver.html
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Use these.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\n\n Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer!
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Download Yahoo! toolbar , run the anti-spy from it , itll detect it and give you an option to remove it. It has always detected all the ad wares and spy wares on my PC , I hope it gets yours too.\n\nDownload it from the link below:\nhttp://toolbar.yahoo.com/config/slv4_page?.p=featureantispy&.cpdl=iy\n\nHave a nice day\n\n:)
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download some spyware software that will delete it for you.  if not, search for the spyware file within "regedit", and remove everything related to it.
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There is a Microsoft spyware remover: Windows Defender Home. It´s free
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It was a piece of malware you had installed. Odds are something cleaned it up for you. Go to Tools, Manage Add-ons, and find any reference to it and set it to "disable". Also, Start - Run - msconfig - OK, go to Startup tab, look for anything else in there and uncheck it. When you reboot check the box that comes up and hit OK so you won't see it again.
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goto www.download.com and then search in the downloads, they have a registry cleaner there I think its called Regclean, I've used it a few times to get rid of spyware.
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I just spent the last 20 some hours (little sleep & lots of coffee) to remove this hijacker.\n\nAfter trying a half dozen programs, I finally found one that worked. It's free, has no spyware / garbage, and there are no hooks.\n\nhttp://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm#uninstall\n\nIt's not too bad of a process, but it is a bit time consuming, It'll take about 2-3 hours of scanning, etc. to clear out the crap.\n\nFor a good read on safe surfing, try this site:\nhttp://surfthenetsafely.com/\n\nIt tells you what bogus Spyware / Adware removal programs are out there to avoid.\n\nHope this helps.
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Google "Windows Defender" install it - You'll be surprised in what it finds.  You could possibly be a victim of spyware/malware Browser Hijacking.\n\nGood Luck
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info and directions here...\nhttp://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=469\n\nfyi: whenever i find an unknown program, i google it, or if you prefer, yahoo it. Oodles of info available!
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You are infected with spyware.\nFollow these steps\n\n1. Do not download anti-spyware programs blindly, they might be spyware themselves. Check this list to no which programs to trust:\n http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm\n\n2. Download the following (if you don’t have them already) and then UPDATE them. After they are updated, restart your PC while tapping the “F8” key – this will start your PC in “safe mode”.  When your computer is in safe mode scan with all these programs and then trash what ever they find.\n\n\nWindows Defender\nhttp://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nSpybot\nhttp://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nSuperantispyware\nhttp://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10597413.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nAd-Aware\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nAVG Antispyware (free for 30 days)\nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/download/\n\nStop using Internet Explorer, and use the following browser(s),\nthis will you help with future problems:\n(keep in mind that nothing can help you if you purposely/accidentally download spyware)\n\nFirefox\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\n\nor\n\nOpera\nhttp://www.opera.com/\n\n3. Stay away from porn, gambling sites, myspace and other risky sites.
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M to delete spyware...make sure when you scan your computer for spyware or any other threats, make sure is up to date. \n\nWhat you need to do:\n1. Install any Spyware program, make sure is a well-known spyware program such as Microsft Defender Beta, McAfee...\n2. Update it!\n3. Close all programs\n4. Scan your computer under an Administrator account\n5. After finishes, if spyware was detected, remove or deleted\n6. If it did not detect anything, then two things are true:\na. You do not have spyware\nb. You have scan under Safe mode\n* If you don't know how to go under Safe mode, do the following:\nYou have to be fast!\n\nAfter you turn your computer on and before Windows starts:\n1. Press F8. \n2. A menu of choices will appear--one of them should be "Safe Mode"\n3. Select its number and Windows will start in safe mode\n\nThen just everything else is the same, do the steps for scanning.\nHope it helps!
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you probably have a spyware program you deleted, but did not unistall, that is looking for a missing file, clean it out with spybot
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Hi there,\n\nThe easiest and most reliable method to remove this and protect you against it PERMANENTLY is by using a program called Prevx1.\n\nThis currently has the strongest protection and removal capabilities of all security programs. (See Yahoo news article below).\n\nThey are currently offering a Free Trial of their program which will scan your computer and automatically remove this threat amongst others your other security programs have no doubt missed.  Go to the link below and click on "Clean & Protect my PC Now":\nhttp://www.prevx.com