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REH
11-09-04, 12:37 AM
Anyone now where to find info on removing a trojan named COOLSEARCH. Rotten Bast****!!!

REH
Ian
11-09-04, 01:15 AM
try using ad-aware, it's free and normally removes trojans. Or there's some online virus scanners out there too
www.pandasoftware.com
or download and try this
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

Cheers
Ian
RepTylE
11-09-04, 01:55 AM
I tried looking at www.symantec.com to see if it was listed there and the site mustbe down right now. You could try there and with luck it wil be listed along with removal instructions.
REH
11-09-04, 02:02 AM
Thanks I hate jerks that use this stuff.
RepTylE
11-09-04, 02:13 AM
I'll keep an eye out for solutions for you. I neverheard of this one and I'd like to know how it turns out with you. Future reference and all...............
Matt_K
11-09-04, 02:19 AM
www.downloads.com -> Download Ad-Aware SE
Tim and Julie B
11-09-04, 02:39 AM
That damn coolsearch threw our comp for a loop too. I went to www.avg.com and I haven't had any problems since. Make sure your system restore is not disabled before you run your scan or try to repair anything:D Mine was and the program couldn't fix anything properly. I'm by no means good with comps, but the site is free and works awesome....................damn coolsearch...grrrrrrrrr.............

Julie
arkuden
11-09-04, 09:31 AM
if you get this problem you will need to delete your last few system restores as they will have a back up of you infected files causing your reappearance problem. Check Mcafee.com as well but AVG is my personal favorite being that its totally free for home users and works quite well. Just make sure you disable and clear out your old system restores untill you have successfully removed the problem.
V.hb
11-09-04, 12:41 PM
if you're fighting a trojan chances are adaware wont remove it.. use norton antivirus, and turn off your system restore feature.. using system restore blocks norton from scanning/removing these files, usually where trojans hide.
REH
11-09-04, 01:01 PM
How do I get to the system restore we use 2000 operating system

Thanks for the great help.

Richard
honduranfreekk
11-09-04, 03:40 PM
Here you go REH try this it works GREAT

http://www.free-av.com/

Kelvin@Brigitte