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FJJP
16th Mar 2007, 09:59
I have picked up a pest which has put an icon in the bottom right corner beside the taskbar. It sits there frequently opening a tab which gives an alert message, inviting to download an anti-spyware prog called 'Spy Dawn'.

I've tried the run/msconfig route but can't see it there to uncheck.

I've just run Spybot and my system uses Norton to protect, so system [XP] is clean.

Anyone got any ideas as to how i can get rid of this blasted advertising icon?

vapilot2004
16th Mar 2007, 10:06
After a yahoo search, the most trusted result would seem to be this (http://www.komando.com/messageboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5937) one.

Ms Komando is a syndicated pc guru.

Good Luck!

FJJP
16th Mar 2007, 12:02
Vapilot2004 - brilliant! Thanks very much, hit the nail on the head. Spy Doctor found another 121 nasty bits. Your advice much appreciated...

FJJP

Background Noise
16th Mar 2007, 19:26
Is that Spy Doctor or Spyware Doctor?

vapilot2004
17th Mar 2007, 10:13
Thanks for the news of success and you are very welcome FJJP.


Vap :8

Background Noise
17th Mar 2007, 10:30
The reason I asked was this: The two are not the same and are from different companies. Spy Doctor is on the Suspect/Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs list, with these comments: found on the spyware warrior site.