i have this spyware surfer sidekick on my computer that isn't detected on add/remove programs or any of my spy
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I use Spybot go to www.safer-networking.org/en
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same as the others but i recommend a combo of utilities to catch things that the others miss\n&#92;go to http://www.filehippo.com/software/antispyware/ and get ad-aware, spybot, windows defender, and spyware blaster all in one spot and run them all
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Try using Ewido, the mal-ware scanner portion is free.\nIt removes somethings that Ad-aware and SpyBot miss or cannot remove.  \n\nDownload it here:\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/
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download adaware by searching for it on yahoo... it gets rid of most spyware. You can also try to do a system restore if your pc supports it.
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Try using  these.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-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\nIt may have to be removed in safe mode.\nFor Windows XP\n\nIf the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.\n\nBegin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.\n\nNow click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.\n\nIt is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.\n\nTurn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.\n\nSome Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.\n\nRestart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.\n\nWhen the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.\n\nWindows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.
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http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=980\n\nshows how ... and which programs will remove it
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You have adware on your PC.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-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.
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what you have is ad-ware, not spy-ware.  spy-ware scanners won't work.\n\nget adaware by lavasoft (www.lavasoft.com)  it's free for home use.
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I have tried virtually all of the free spyware removal programs offered and found that only two of them live up to their hype:\n\n1. Spybot Search & Destroy\n2. Spyware Blaster\n\n1. SpyBot-Search & Destroy 1.4\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html\n\n2. SpywareBlaster 3.5.1\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\n\nSpyware Blaster prevents spyware from being loaded on to your computer (through a list of known spyware and malware sites, which are added to your "Restricted sites" security section in your browser, after you have installed the program and activated all of the protection in its database) and it works silently in the background.\n\nBoth of these programs are freeware of course.\n\nI am not a big fan of Ad-Aware, regardless of all of the wonderful testimonials from others as to *how well* it works. While it does find and clean adware per se, what it usually detects are minor threats (like MRUs - whoopee). I believe that the free version of Ad-Aware is extremely overrated, but you should still try it yourself and arrive at your own conclusions.
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Go to control panel to "Add/Delete Programs" and check for malware that may be there.  If you only have one spyware detection program, I strongly urge you to get a second one.  Also, be aware that some programs that *claim* to be spyware detection programs are actually spyware themselves!  If you got your program for free (other than Spybot) I'd be highly suspicious.  You might also consider restoring the computer to an earlier date's configuration using the restore feature of XP (Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore); restore it to a date BEFORE the slow-down occurred.
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Detailed instructions here:\nhttp://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=469\nor:\nhttp://www.spywareremove.com/removeSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerShellExecuteHooksB83FC27335224CC692EC75CC86678DA4.html\n\n.. Or abbreviated instructions for a simpler removal process here:\nhttp://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_103736.htm
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Download \n\nhttp://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php\n\nRun the program and put a check in the following:\n\n - HKLM&#92;..&#92;Run: [My Web Search Bar] rundll32 C:&#92;PROGRA~1&#92;MYWEBS~1&#92;bar&#92;1.bin&#92;MWSBAR.DLL,S\n\nClose all applications and browser windows before you click "fix checked".
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Generally you should consider using more than one tool.   They should be well known and easily available.\n\nSpybot Search & Destroy, and Lavasoft's Ad-Aware product are two of the most popular tools.  They're both available at www.download.com.\n\nI would also recommend another product on that site, called CCleaner.  It helps you clean up your registry.\n\nOne last thing, there's a local website with a forum, www.johnmanzo.tv that provides free tech help from average computer guys like me.   We just help folks with their basic troubles, similar to your spyware problem.\n\nNote:  Avoid the advertisements for *any* spyware-removal product that charges you a free or offers a free scan.  There are many of these types of programs out there that are useless.\n\nGood luck.
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Sounds like you have already been compromised. Try running scanner specifically targeting spyware while in safe mode.
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Use both Ad-Aware and Spybot: Search and Destroy to clean the machine thoroughly.  Ad-Aware catches things that spybot doesn't get and vice versa.  Also consider getting a copy of CCleaner and Spyware Blaster.  All four programs are free and when used in conjuction efectively block and delete a lot of spyware from your PC.\n\nDownload the programs, install them, update them, and run them.  Also, run them at least once every 2 weeks.  Even if you have the software on your computer, the software is utterly useless unless you run them and update them regularly.\n\nHere are links to all the items I've mentioned:\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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1. Visit http://www.download.com\n\n2. Download and install Ad-Aware\n\n3. Download and install Spybot Search & Destroy\n\nRun both programs because its never good to have only one. One program will catch things that the other missed.
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you have a browser hijacker, a form of adware, download adaware from download.com and clean your computer, it would not hurt to get spybot from the same place and use it also, they are both free