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October 20th, 2004 02:00

Alexa

I am not sure if I should install SP2.  I checked for spyware with Adware and I get some scary looking things that say Alexa.  They look like they could be harmless but I won't delete them because I don't want to mess with the registry.  Any advice?
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    NemesisDB

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    Posted October 20th, 2004 13:00

    It's been on since XP came out.  Deleting it with ad-aware will not cause problems.  Major patches like service packs may reinstall it, but otherwise, it won't come back.  It's what provides that 'show related sites' buttom in internet explorer.
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    simpswr

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    Posted October 20th, 2004 13:00

    It is Microsoft related, and will likely come back if you delete it.
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    JD Scot

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    Posted October 20th, 2004 13:00

    Alexa is basically a search engine built into Internet Explorer when you have it's side bar open.

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