removal of adware

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?)

From: "ADWARE OR SPYWARE" <ADWARE OR SPYWARE@discussions.microsoft.com>

| I've scanned my computer and found through doxdesk.com that i have some sort
| of a program that keeps producing pop ups. see description below:
|
| Your browser appears to have the "AproposMedia/CxtPls" parasite installed.
| This software can present you with unwanted advertising, compromise your
| computer's security and invade your on-line privacy. It might have been
| installed without your knowledge
|
| I originally had 2 parasites and successfully removed one manually but
| cannot seem to remove the second one. Im at my wits ends with the pop ups
| that keep appearing on my computer. my computer has been running slower than
| usual and is relatively new. i would appreciate any advice on removing these
| softwares.
|
| Thanks

Please download, install and update the following software...

Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

BHODemon
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm