Download
Disable/Remove Windows Messenger to the Desktop to remove
Windows Messenger.
Do not confuse
Windows Messenger with
MSN Messenger because they are not the same.
Windows Messenger is a frequent cause of popups.
Unzip the file on the Desktop. Open the
MessengerDisable.exe and choose the bottom box -
Uninstall Windows Messenger and click
Apply.
Exit out of MessengerDisable then delete the two files that were put on the Desktop.
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Your Java is out of date.Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to infect your system.First install the new
Sun Java Runtime EnvironmentBe sure to close all browser windows before beginning the install.Remove the old version(s)- Download JavaRa and unzip the file to your Desktop.
- Open JavaRA.exe and choose Remove Older Versions
- Once complete exit JavaRA and delete the program.
- Run CCleaner.
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Open HijackThis and select
Do a system scan only.
Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)
- R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - ~CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
- R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - ~EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
- O2 - BHO: SingleInstance Class - {FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn1\YTSingleInstance.dll
- O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel presentImportant: Close all windows except for HijackThis and then click
Fix checked.
Exit HijackThis and restart the computer to register the changes made by HijackThis.
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Right click Internet Explorer on the desktop and choose Properties then select the connections tab. Can you adjust anything in there?
I'm having a hard time finding anything solid on the accelerator issue. What about re-installing it and then using the un-installer to remove it?
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