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Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: 99taylor on May 12, 2005, 05:36:09 PM

I have been attacked, anyone know how to remove Coolwebsearch.xpsystem and windir.svchost from my computer?
I have tried Adaware, spybot spyhunter and spy sweeper and it's still there. Can't play because of all the CTD's help!!!!!!!

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: SkyWolf on May 12, 2005, 06:07:32 PM

Well... if you've done that.. then try

http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=599

and work out from there. Some of the darn things can only be removed manually....though I'm suprised Adaware etc can't do it.  


Woof

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: 38ruk on May 12, 2005, 06:57:10 PM

there is a program called CWShredder, it was designed for the cool web search problem  GL .... 38
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: RafBader on May 12, 2005, 09:46:42 PM

This is not just a spyware it's a trojan and it steals you're homepage among all the other crap it does.
There is more info on this problem at norton and mcafee antivirus support. To clean this out it requires some manual deletions in the registry. Make sure you're antivirus is current and updated , and follow the directions. I had the same problem a few months ago and had to finally just do a complete refomat and install to get rid of the little bugger.

 Rafbader

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: HavocTM on May 13, 2005, 10:39:56 AM

Both Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta and HijackThis will get rid of BHOs and Hijackers.

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: Elyeh on May 13, 2005, 01:28:42 PM

also try spybot search and destroy.... It specifically looks for coolsearch.

The file is a dll and its in your system 32

Title: Coolwebsearch
Post by: 99taylor on May 15, 2005, 07:18:46 AM

thanks for all the help!!!

Title: home page robbery help
Post by: LivetoDie on May 16, 2005, 12:23:26 AM

These guys can help.
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/