Adware

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SJB wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've got a very stubborn and annoying, virus-like w/2 extensions
> (.exe.tmp) adware that from time to time keeps popping up in my System
> tray, asking for access to network through the ZANU.EXE, called Search
> Assistant. Conventionally CANNOT be deleted because it denies the
> access to it, like it were wright protected.
> It has a so-called zanuhook.dll (a Browser Integrator Module) to it
>
> Anybody had an idea/suggestion how to remove it, without causing
> damage to my system (XP pro w/SP2)
>

What have you already done? Go through these general malware removal
steps, doing everything with updated tools in Safe Mode:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.co [...] ng_Malware

You will probably need to run HijackThis. There are links to tutorials
and forums where you should post your log (not here, please) at the
website link above.

Malke
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