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Old 01-07-2008, 11:14 AM   #6 (permalink)
ceewi1
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OK, that's a little unfortunate. This adware usually has an uninstaller, but it appears that it's been removed by an antispyware program that hasn't dealt with the actual infection. Looks like we'll have to do it the hard way, which involves reinstalling Firefox and purging all it's files.

Please download the installer for Mozilla Firefox from http://en.www.mozilla.com/en/, but do not run it yet.

Please print these instructions, or copy them to a Notepad document as you will need to close your web browser for part of this fix.

Please uninstall Mozilla Firefox:
Please click on Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs. If Mozilla Firefox appears, click on it and click Remove.

Please set Windows to show hidden files:
  • From any folder, select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
  • Select the View Tab.
  • Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
  • Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
  • Click Yes to confirm.
  • Click OK.

Please delete the following folders:
C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner.YOUR-03667082DE\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox

If there are any other user profiles on your computer, please also delete the following folder, replacing [User Name] with the actual user name for each.
C:\Documents and Settings\[User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox

Please reboot your PC.

Please run the Firefox installer you downloaded earlier and reinstall Firefox.

Please download Registry Search and doubleclick to start it. Enter adssite in the edit and click OK. Notepad will be opened with text in it (the file will be saved in the program's folder as well).

Please post the contents of that notepad document. Are the popups still present?
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