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My ie6 can't load msn hotmail login because there's spyware in my computer and it automatically takes the explorer to www.windows.cc or a search engine . I tried using lava soft adaware . What else can I use ?
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Re: browser hijacking

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Since this is spyware-related, I'm moving this to our Security forum. Read caperjack's post in the following thread; he gives instructions on how to use a few other helpful spyware removal utilities, as well as instructions on how Ad Aware can be configured to scan your system most effectively:

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread9076.html
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Re: browser hijacking

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Hiya you could always try using spybot-sd link below.

http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

i have been using it for ages and never had any problems well give it a whirl and i hope it sorts out your problem. :-)
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Re: browser hijacking

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Hiya you could always try using spybot-sd link below.

http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

i have been using it for ages and never had any problems well give it a whirl and i hope it sorts out your problem. :-)

Definitely. When used together, SpyBot and Ad Aware will get rid of the majority of the "nasties". Run them consecutively (the order doesn't matter), rebooting after each program has completed its scan and fixes.
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