Spyware

Nikiya

Help! A couple of weeks ago I got the infamous "Ibis bar" in my computer, and so far have not been able to get rid of it. They tell me I need to do it by hand and I am trying to get hold of an expert that does not charge the earth. In the meantime... Do you know if I can buy over the Internet without whoever is behind these awful Spyware tools getting to know all my cards details?
Thanks for your advice. If you have any as to how to get rid of Ibis, even more so!!!!

SomeOne_2

Firstly DON'T pay anyone anything to get rid of it!
Secondly try the free versions of Spyware removing programs such as:
Lavasoft Adaware: https://www.lavasoft.de
Spybot Search & Destroy: http://safer-networking.org/en/download/

See what happens and post back here.

Nikiya

Thanks! I have AdAware by Lavasoft and a friend sent me Spyremover. NOne of them can eliminate this Alien... I also downloaded Spyware DOctor, but as many others, they detect it and them want you to register (i.e., buy their product) I do not want to spend money unless I know I am going to solve the problem....
How about my security? Can I use my computer freely or should I abstain from buying?
Thanks again!

Foxy

i recently found out about a microsoft anti spareware on here which i highly recomend as pops up and warns u if known crapware and if the extra crapware is try to install.

a description is http://www.southfloridageeks.com/microsoft_antispyware.asp

can download it here i swear by it hope it helps
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Foxy

oops forgot only works on "original" windows not copied versions:)

kazzy

we bought'webroot spy sweeper'.This is brilliant and fixed some serious problems on our pc.We were also worried that we would waste money on a product that wouldn't work but in the end we were prepared to'risk' £30.It is brilliant and has worked for us.

Foxy

more different programmes that are free and advice on this thread or see individual post i am refering to click here

Nikiya

Thanks a lot folks.... Foxy, I downloaded the MS tool, and it had a "validate" option, which I skipped because it seemed complicated (my Windows is original anyway). It took quite a lot of work but it seems to have done the job... however, yesterday I had got rid of the !!!!!! and it managed to install itself AGAIN! So I'm keeping on top of it... the thing is, there is a window that pops up (despite all my screens and firewalls) offering you to "simplify" your screen or something like that. That is the IBIS toolbar, and you can't do anything, except turn your computer off, because even if you click "NO" or the cross, it works....
Thanks indeed, again!

Browntoa

did you run the Microsoft anti-spyware in "Safe Mode" ??

Browntoa

also found this

According to Ibis, 'If at anytime you wish to remove the Service, you can remove it through the Add/Remove Programs menu in your Microsoft Windows control panel. To uninstall your Search Toolbar, please do the following: 1. Click on the Start button and select Settings and then Control Panel. If you are running Microsoft XP, you can go directly to the Control Panel from the Microsoft Windows Start button. 2. When the Control panel window opens, double-click on the Add/Remove Programs Icon. 3. When the Add/Remove Programs Properties window opens, locate the listing for 'Search Toolbar' that you would like to uninstall from the list of installed programs. 4. Click once on the program to be uninstalled and then click on the Add/Remove button and follow the instructions.' -- http://www.websearch.com/legal/Terms.aspx

there is an article here

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/Pest.aspx?id=453077909

about removal

ps...this should be under the Techie thread

gk172

I had a sticky bit of spyware that nothing could get rid of and what i did was search google on the removal of it and it showed if you used spybot and went into setting to allow for beta versions, ran the update and tried that and it did remove that bit of spyware also i do recomend add and remove to see if there is anything installed that should be.