how do i get rid of this optimizer ads?

RobCur

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it's annoying as hell!!! pissing me offf... I did remove on add/remove control panel but it popped right back up everytime, it's no longer their but optimizer have just integrated into xp. should I format and reinstall windoze all over again?! the popup stopper does not prevent it from popping up and the spyware removal does not remove it either. help!
 

Kipper

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1.) Install Ad-Aware/Spybot
2.) Run CWShredder
3.) Post Hijackthis log to software forum thread on spyware.
4.) Install SpywareBlaster
 

RobCur

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no known spyware remover can remove this hijacker ads. it is highly annoying and the most difficult to get rid of!!! my computer has been owned like a bitch :D
 

n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: RobCur
no known spyware remover can remove this hijacker ads. it is highly annoying and the most difficult to get rid of!!! my computer has been owned like a bitch :D

Serves you right.
 

orakle

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Nov 28, 2002
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it's called Mozilla Firefox, optionally with the Adblock extension. problem solved

STOP USING EXPLORER.
 

TuxDave

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You might have removed internet optimizer, but make sure all other 'associated' programs are gone too.
 

Schadenfroh

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see my sig, go thru the removal guide, and post your hijackthis log in the thread in my sig