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    spyware in taskbar

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by brianluce, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. brianluce

    brianluce Notebook Consultant

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    I've annoying spyware in the taskbar popping up windows trying to sell me their software. how can I get rid of it?

    machine runs on xp.
     
    brianluce, Apr 16, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    How about right clicking on it and seeing if you can close it. Go into MSCONFIG and turn it off if it is turning on with Windows.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 16, 2007
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What spyware are we talking about?
     
    Greg, Apr 16, 2007
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    mtor Notebook Deity

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    Download Spybot Search and Destroy it should take care of it
     
    mtor, Apr 16, 2007
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  5. nickthegreek21

    nickthegreek21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try deactivating it with Windows Defender it's easy and quick.
     
    nickthegreek21, Apr 16, 2007
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