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Janiemom

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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?

NemesisDB

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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.

simpswr

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October 20th, 2004 13:00

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

JD Scot

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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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