O.P. Upgrade to 3.01.94 installed "MySearchNow" Ad-ware and screwed up IE settings
Hello
This is my first post here so apologies if it's in the wrong forum.
Earlier today a message popped up saying upgrade to the latest version of MSN Plus. Seeing as I have not had any problems with the current version I thought it a good idea to upgrade.
Oh, how I wish I hadn't. The installation seems to have installed some 3rd party ad-ware on to my machine that has:
Changed my home page to mysearchnow.com
Changed my search page to mysearchnow.com
Removed my Google Toolbar and installed the mysearchnow.com toolbar
When I start my browser I get advertisements popping up.
If I reset all my settings and reboot, the mysearchnow stuff comes back.
I am most displeased with this back door payment mechanism. I would prefer to pay than be abused in this way.
Can some one please tell me how to remove all of this rubbish as Ad-aware 6 does not seem to know anything about it.
This upgrade is the only thing I have installed in weeks and I am always cautious of installing things that may potentially do this. It has to be down to MsgPlus.
Thanks
Mr Unhappy
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