You might want to try running an anti-virus program and see if it can locate the dialer. If your not running one, get one from here; it's AVG anti-virus from Grisoft. It's absolutely free to download and use. Just make sure whichever anti-virus program your using, you keep the viru-defs upto date, and scan regularly.
Two very good (and free) programs to remove this type, and many other, types of malware are: Ad-Aware and Spybot - Search & Destroy. Download current versions from links provided and install
It is very important to UPDATE the reference files for BOTH of these programs before you run them the first time, then frequently thereafter to ensure the very latest in detection and removal. Click Here and Here for illustrated instructions on updating and how to use these programs.
Running Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D on a regular basis (I do it twice a week) will go a long way in keeping your computer malware free.
SpywareBlaster blocks bad ActiveX and malevolent cookies. IE-SPYAD puts over 4000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
Both are very small free programs that you run once, then just update frequently.
Many recommend (as I do) that a firewall should be installed and used. Here are two popular free firewalls. ZoneAlarm and Sygate Personal Firewall
Midnight Star
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September 21st, 2004 23:00
You might want to try running an anti-virus program and see if it can locate the dialer. If your not running one, get one from here; it's AVG anti-virus from Grisoft. It's absolutely free to download and use. Just make sure whichever anti-virus program your using, you keep the viru-defs upto date, and scan regularly.
Mike.
cghost
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September 22nd, 2004 18:00
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
a2 may be some help too.
tthod95
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October 7th, 2004 11:00
If you found out how to get rid of the WEB DIALER please let me know. Thank You
tthod95@aol.com
SpotCheckBilly
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October 7th, 2004 15:00
Hey Clarke07,
Two very good (and free) programs to remove this type, and many other, types of malware are: Ad-Aware and Spybot - Search & Destroy. Download current versions from links provided and install
It is very important to UPDATE the reference files for BOTH of these programs before you run them the first time, then frequently thereafter to ensure the very latest in detection and removal. Click Here and Here for illustrated instructions on updating and how to use these programs.
Running Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D on a regular basis (I do it twice a week) will go a long way in keeping your computer malware free.
To help prevent further infections, I recommend, and use, SpywareBlaster, and IE-SPYAD.
SpywareBlaster blocks bad ActiveX and malevolent cookies. IE-SPYAD puts over 4000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
Both are very small free programs that you run once, then just update frequently.
Many recommend (as I do) that a firewall should be installed
and used. Here are two popular free firewalls.
ZoneAlarm
and
Sygate Personal Firewall
Also, please see
So how did I get infected in the first place?
Hope this helps,
George