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Originally posted by Cerek:
These last two were recommended by the site I found with instructions on how to remove "about:blank". The Adware Away is supposed to remove "about:blank" and several other ultra-nasty hijackers and trojans that other software can't - but that hasn't been my experience. It seems to be a fairly comprehensive program and gives a menu choice of removing hijackers, spyware, adaware, or trojans. I can also scan the PC and send them a log of what shows up and they will provide a "custom cleanser" - but that sounds pretty "fishy" to me. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if Adware Away might not be one of the sponsers of "about:blank" or "CoolWebSearch". That is the part that makes me the angriest - is that this hijacker recommends it's own spyware removal packages. These JERKS have the gall to infest my computer, then turn around and offer me spyware removal packages. Wish there was a way to send them a nice letter-bomb instead.
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I am suspicious as well. There is alot of crappy fake software out there that does exactly this. These worthless hunks of code may have a smooth presentation, but its bullcrap and worst on the inside.
One thing that makes me particularly suspicous is the name "Adware Away" Sounds like they are counting on the name recognizion of the reputable "Ad-aware" to fool people.
Stick to big name reputable freeware in the anti-spyware arena and use google to thoroughly reveiw any new freeware that comes your way.
[ 02-19-2005, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]