CoolWebSearch

This is a very nasty and insidious spyware/malware program. Spyware experts are now saying that the makers are borrowing code from other malicious programs to install rootkit like features on infected machines.

More recent versions of CWS spyware now have features similar to rootkits which allow the program writers to hide their files on Windows operating systems.

These new variants can hide their settings in the registry and also hide rootkit files in alternate data streams.

The software is usually installed on a machine by visits to malicious websites or emails using various ploys to get users to download and install the script.

Once installed, CoolWebSearch will hijack browsers and redirect users to some of the several bookmarks it imports. When you attempt to change your homepage back again it constantly overwrites it, it slows down general performance and causes Windows to freeze, crash or reboot, and can also make you victin to a Denial of Service (DOS) attack.

Getting rid of it is now much easier. TrendMicro have a free CoolWebSearch removal program

Use this utility to get rid of CoolWebSearch and it’s related programs.

Also download Spybot S&D and use its TeaTimer protection, which runs in the background and alerts you to any attempted registry changes.

If you are running Windows, also use Advanced Windows Care. Both of these programs will add a large number of changes to your Registry. This is nothing to be concerned about as the changes are necessary to stop any nasties from attching themselves to your pc and making changes you really don’t want.

Keep your anti-spyware up to date and if you click on any links that prompt you to download, read the EULA first.

Check for rootkits on your machine.

As with all programs, regular updates is essential to offer you greater protection.

Advanced Windows Care from I0Bit

I’ve been using this program for over a month and put it through its paces, all I can say is…………………give it a try!

You won’t regret it.
Once installed, set it up and run it daily.

There is also an online forum to discuss any problems thatyou may have as well as FAQ.

Eliminate slow downs, freezes, crashes, and remove security threats.

Advanced WindowsCare Personal is an all-in-one PC care utility that takes a one-click approach to help protect, repair, and optimize your computer.

Scanning and finding what other utilities miss, it can keep your PC error-free and running smoother than ever.

Advanced WindowsCare Personal is designed forWindows Vista, XP and 2000.

This fantastic program is available free of charge for private use. 100% safe and clean without adware, spyware and virus.

Key Benefits
Extremely easy to use1 click and it scans and cares for your PC in one minute.

Defends and Protects your PC
Scans and removes spyware and adware with the latestdefinitions.
Prevents spyware, hijackers and bad websitesfrom being installed.
Erases the history of all activities in your computer.

Cleans your Windows
Boosts system performance by cleaning out all missing, unwanted, obsolete and corrupt registry entries and junk files.

Keeps peak performance
Tunes up Windows to dramatically improve both system and Internet performance, unleashing the power of your system

Fixes system errors
Repairs system configurations, eliminates system bottlenecks and prevents crashes, keeping your PC stable and running at peak efficiency.

Safe and Free
100% free with no spyware/adware. The safest and most trusted solution from a leading software vendor.

Where can you get it?
http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html#

How does it work? Go here to watch screenshots:
http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html

Any problems, try the Forum, FAQ or Contact Me.
Safe surfing everone
cotojo

Using Spybot S&D - Tutorial included

Spybot - Search and Destroy is an adware and Spyware detection and removal tool.
It includes removal of certain advertising components,which may gather statistics as well as detecting various keylogging and other spy utilities.

It securely removes PC and Internet usage tracks, including your browser history, temporary pages, cookies (giving you the option to keep selected cookies) and more.The program interface is easy to use and multi-lingual.

SpyBot-S&D allows you to exclude selected cookies, programs or extensions from being reported, allowing you to prevent false positive messages for items that you dont want to be alerted of every time.

It can even scan your download directory for files that have been downloaded, but not yet installed, allowing you to detect unwanted programs before you even install them.

SpyBot produces a detailed and easy to understand report before it deletes any files and allows you to deselect any item that you do not want to be processed.

It also incorporates a recovery feature allows you to restore your settings if you need to which can be very useful.

The site is multi-lingual and I recommend that you look at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/tutorial/index.html

Spybot S&D can be downloaded from:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Simply select your language and download from one of thesites provided.


Media Player Tutorial:
http://www.a1-ebooks.co.uk/tutorials/Spybot.wmv