TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2006 I keep getting this annoying pop up which is stopping me from viewing sites as it automatically re-directs me to the winfixer 2006 page. Has anyone heard of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 22, 2006 Yes, it's adware. Google how to remove it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks angel, I think i've done it, but this is me, so i've probably messed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 I D/L-ed WINRAR in order to get mania off of usenet and since the install my comp has been slow as shit because of the sneaky adware, undetectable by norton internet security/antivirus 06 anyone know how to get rid of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Spyboy - Search and Destroy. This is what I used when Leena suggested Googling it. Look for it, you can't miss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 I used that and it did nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Do you think it came in with the Winrar? I've got winrar a couple different times and I've never had a problem with any adware or spyware associated with it. Winrar in general is a resources hog when you are unzipping something. I would suggest Webroot Spysweeper, you can get a free trial from download.com. The free trial is enough for a few scans and removal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted April 8, 2006 WinRAR definitely doesn't have adware in it, unless you downloaded it from some other site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2006 Probably made changes to your registry when it sneaked in. If Spybot didn't work, try AdAware. If that isn't successful... I'd download HiJack This! and follow some of the info on the first Google result shown here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=winfixer+page+hijack Although, be careful--registry stuff is risky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2006 I bought spysweeper and I think I may have taken out the problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2006 I bought spysweeper and I think I may have taken out the problem I didn't say buy it! It's a good program, but damn man, i could have just gotten ya a crack for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2006 Two Words: Tax Deduction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
