What is ntzl? It apparently installed itself on my computer...what should I do about it?
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ntzl is part of a spyware program called CoolwebSearch.  The reason it won't let you delete is because CoolwebSearch is running and ntzl is part of the program.  What you need to do is run a spyware scan using both Spybot S&D, http://www.safer-networking.org/ and Adaware SE Personal, http://www.lavasoft.com/ and after you've done that go ahead and install Windows Defender, http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx and then scan with it.\n\nAfter most traces of spyware are removed from your system (I can't gaurantee that 100% of it is removed, I can garauntee that 99% of it is removed now), go ahead and get SpywareBlaster, http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/ to prevent things like this from happening in the future.  And if you aren't already, use Firefox instead of IE.\n\nAnd, this isn't related to your question but my guess is this isn't the only malware lingering on your system, in addition to all the other applications, get some anti-virus software, I like AVG Free, http://free.grisoft.com/ and a firewall like ZoneAlarm, http://www.zonelabs.com or Sygate Personal Firewall, http://www.simtel.net/product.download.mirrors.php?id=53687
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It is something to do with Databases. See the link https://unebapps01.nebraska.edu/nulookhelp/download.nsf/31698D01FE88CAC2862568C80054711D/3BDECA02F688293186256A4700509E41?OpenDocument for some details. HOWEVER I strongly suggest you use some antivirus software or antispyware software to check for any troubles anyway.
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It sounds like one of the following thinkgs:\n   1) Virus(or Trojan)\n   2) Spyware\n\nI will usually recommend that my friends follow these steps to help remove viruses, spyware, etc...:\n  1) Go to this website and run the FREE online virus scanner:  http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n  2) After it has finished, allow it to remove(delete) or quarantine all infected files\n  3) Once this has completed, download a program called CounterSpy, install it and run it on your machine.  This will remove many different versions of Spyware\n  4) Once it has finished, allow it to remove(delete) or quarantine all infected files\n  5) Then install ZoneAlarm(FREE Version) to help limit the incoming attacks on your PC.  You will need to spend a little time working with ZoneAlarm to get it setup correctly.  ZoneAlarm will popup any time a program on your machine tries to access the Internet.  You will be able to APPROVE or DISAPPROVE of any access.\n  6) Once this has been completed, download a program called CCLEANER(or Crap Cleaner).  This will scan your PC for many different junk files and remove them.\n\nHope this helps!  It has helped many of my friends.\n\nMark
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Sounds to me like you have Zone Alarm (a firewall) enabled on your pc. Sounds like one of their pop ups are what your getting. Look up what processes you have running, Google them to find pout what program uses them. \n\nIf anyone here needs good FREE firewall, Zone Alarm is great! \n\nhttp://download.zonelabs.com/bin/updates/znalm/za61737000AEN1023.html
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It sounds more like Spyware. They are usually installed in your PC when you enter a malicious web site or install something "for free".\n\nTry downloading and using SpyBot Search & Destroy.\n\nGood luck!
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I think that is a virus attached to your computer and creating itself.\nYou need to get a good antivirus like Etust http://www.my-etrust.com or AVG antivirus http://www.grisoft.com i'm sure you will get rid of the virus.
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You have installed a very complex anti virus on your system. Use a free , Simple anti virus. I recommend using AVG , since this anti virus is easy on the user but tough on the viruses. \n\nAVG can be found from the following link\n\nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nGood Luck.
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I had this before, it had installed itself as a program, so going to add/remove programs in the control panel and uninstalling it might work, but be careful not to remove anything you need!!!
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find where it installs itself, then go to that folder or the place in the registry and delete it (regedit)\n\nI dont recommend it\n\nIt's best to scan with several virus/spyware programs. There's several online ones free that you can use. I like panda and bitdefender best because they've found the most viruses. Adaware is best for removing spyware.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/security.php
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It could be Malware (spyware, adware, trojasn or virus) I would sugest you get an antivirus program (I´ve had a good experience with Norton) and an antispyware program (SPybot search&destroy works for me) and update them.\n\nbe careful what antispyware program you use since some of them are fakes and actually install spyware on your pc. Spybot is free and works great.
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remove that icon and all the contents in the prgram apparently it may be an attachemnt form a download recently or.. a plugin of sorts.. who loaded ur comp ?  one who loaded the software shoudl be authentic or you can try afterwords to uninstall and reinstall the saoftware for authenticity.
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If you didn't install it, it might be a virus.  Do a virusscan on it and if it's a virus, delete it.
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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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If you've installed them, delete them. If you want to save time downloading them ever again, write them to a CD-ROM.\n\nYou can also delete the matching hidden uninstall directories under &#92;WINDOWS.\n\nThey are named $NT-patchname$
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don't know which program it is , but you should go to start > add/remove programs to uninstall it.
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I'm pretty sure there should not be any ActiveX controls in the default folder templates on Win2K, so it sounds like a virus to me. Run an anti-virus program if you have one, or install one if you can (I recommend AVG -- http://free.grisoft.com/ -- it's awesome and free). If that doesn't help, you could try reformatting and re-installing Windows, but if you do that you'll lose all your files, so your best bet is to take it to your friendly neighbourhood repair shop and get them to manually remove the virus.
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zeo7\n2 weeks ago\n\n\nReport Abuse\n Hey It seems like you have a real problem on your hands, well The problem could be the recovermyfiles software. I'd suggest deleting the program, then doing Disk Cleanup on your computer. Run any anti-virus and/or Spyware removal programs you have on your PC. Delete any viruses, Spyware, Adware, or anything bad like that. Next I'd go to www.download.com and get Window Washer, AVG Anti-Virus and/or McAffe Virus Scan. Scan your computer with those and remove any Viruses. Those are Better than Norton too so. Next for Spyware I'd get Spyware Doctor run that and get rid of anything bad. The more Spware and Virus Scanning programs the better because it is double coverage. Now finally I'd get Trend Micro Anti-Virus. This program will get rid of any additional unwanted things, also it will free up tons of space I mean hundreds of megabytes to few Gigabytes. All of these programs are safe to get mainly because Download.com Is safe and I have them all on my PC too. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns as to anything please don't hesitate to ask me anything.\n\nI'm Zeo7 You can e-mail me at chriscoreyII@comcast.net \n\nSource(s):\n\nwww.download.com\nWindow Washer\nMcAffe\nAVG Grisoft\nTrend Micro Anti-Spyware\nSpyware Doctor