Somehow I just downloaded a search toolbar to my computer.

Papillon

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Mon Nov-07-05 01:39 PM
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Somehow I just downloaded a search toolbar to my computer.

Edited on Mon Nov-07-05 01:44 PM by wyenot_us

<edit> Don't click on the words tell me, it will take you to some site I am unaware of.>

Can someone tell me where to look so I can delete it? I have Windows 98.

Oh my God, a window just opened up that leads to a Real Sex search. I guess I've really done it to my poor old computer. HELP!

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democracyindanger

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Mon Nov-07-05 01:57 PM
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1. What's the name

of the tool bar?

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Papillon

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Mon Nov-07-05 02:01 PM
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2. I don't know.

Edited on Mon Nov-07-05 02:03 PM by wyenot_us

When I clicked on the search web icon, it takes me to Morwill Search.com. Does that help.

<Edit> This thing put another hyper link in what I just typed.

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democracyindanger

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Mon Nov-07-05 02:23 PM
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3. Here's a post

about how to remove morwill--you'll need to download a couple anti-spyware tools if you don't have them already.

http://computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/16779.html

You can also google 'morwill search' and get a bunch of results.

And ease up on the cyberporn! :evilgrin:

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Papillon

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Mon Nov-07-05 02:26 PM
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4. Thanks for the help.

I really appreciate it.

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Berserker

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Mon Nov-07-05 03:03 PM
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5. Also it would be best

to install a pop-up blocker or use another browser like Firefox so this will not happen.
Browsers
Firefox...http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox /
Opera...http://www.opera.com /

Spyware Cleaners
Spybot S&D...http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download /
Ad-Aware SE....http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware /

Clean the garbage off your computer
CrapCleaner...http://www.ccleaner.com /

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Papillon

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Mon Nov-07-05 04:26 PM
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6. If I install Firefox

will I lose my favorites?

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LiberalUprising

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Mon Nov-07-05 05:08 PM
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7. No, it will ask during set up

Edited on Mon Nov-07-05 05:25 PM by LiberalUprising

of Firefox if you want to import your IE favorites.

You will have to install third party plug ins for Firefox such as flash, shockwave ect but it is easy to do.

Go here for downloads for plug-ins you may want to add to Firefox

https://addons.mozilla.org/

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Berserker

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Mon Nov-07-05 06:17 PM
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8. I would also like to ad

you will not lose IE it will always be there when you want to use it.

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FormerDittoHead

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Tue Nov-08-05 08:43 AM
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10. I figured you weren't using Firefox. n/t

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Papillon

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Mon Nov-07-05 07:58 PM
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9. Udate

I downloaded Spysweeper and it removed Morell and a bunch of other spyware. Thanks for your help. You guys are great. Now, I'll see about Foxfire.

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