[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Karibu:
Okay, this seems to be tough case. I would have bet it was something in your Run -folder in Registry. Though, once there was one exe, which would install the virus every time I booted my computer. The situation was so, that merely deleting the virus itself diidn't solve the problem, but finding out which was the virus' installation executalbe, deleting it and removing its key from Run -folder in registry.

However, you said there is nothing in your Run -folder, so this is to no help. However, I put here a link to one thread in computer discussion group (its in finnish), but you can see the links in this particular thread, and can follow them. Take a look, there propably is some programs you haven't tried yet. How to get rid of banners, pop ups, etc.

I have already tried most of the removal programs listed on that page. I even did a search on google and found 'replies' on other forums that detail the process of how to remove the offending hijacker. the system does not seem to want to be purged of the hijacker. I have a 'Boot-CD' anti virus software (Kaperski) that has a virus database that was updated on june 14, 2004. When I do a deep scan of my system (it takes about 1 hour) the anti-virus software reports no viruses found.

Just because I was paranoid, I installed Avast and scanned with it, no virus found with avast. So, I'm pretty sure that my system is virus free, but this hijacker thing obviously can not be detected and removed by the anti-virus software. and the spyware removal programs do find it but are unable to remove it. So why should I believe that if I 'Purchase' (aka register) the spyware removal program it will all of a sudden gain the capability to remove the hijacker. Like I said, I think it's an evil plot by the spyware removal companies to promote sales. And it's not a 'Fear-tactic' campaign, they are simply using an "IN YOUR FACE" bug you to death tactic.

I really hope bill gate's computer get's infected by this piece of **** and he sues them to death.

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Cheers!