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Adware.MainSearch

Reported: May 24,  2007

 

 

Description:
Adware.MainSearch hijacks Internet Explorer default homepage and search pages.

 

Threat Level: High

 

Type: Adware

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

 

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HOW TO REMOVE Adware.MainSearch:

1. Temporarily disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]

2. Download Free AVG Antispyware save it to a desired location on your Hard Drive.

3. After downloading, browse where the file was saved and double click to install it.

4. After installation, connect to internet and download all necessary updates.

5. Reboot your computer in SafeMode [how to]

6. Run AVG and do a thorough scan. Delete all infected files.

7. Restore the Internet Explorer settings.

- Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Connect to the Internet and go to the page that you want to set as your home page.
- Click Tools > Internet Options.
- In the Home page section of the General tab, click Use Current > OK.
- Click the Programs tab > Reset Web Settings.

 

8. In order to make sure that threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.


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