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Does someone know how to get rid of favorites in IE6. They have made thier way to the top of my list and I carnt delete them. They are just links to casinos/games/movies and useless spam. Im hoping someone else has had this problem and remembers how they resolved it.
I ran reg mech,spybot and ad-aware and it didn't solve the problem. Maybe in safe mode?

I also checked the IE homepage but couldn't see anything that would help.
Or should I just dump IE and go to firefox. Im sick of exploits! oh and I have xp.

ummm... favorites>organize favorites *highlight* >delete

and yea, download firefox

I had tried that. I should have mentioned that they dont appear there.

Switch to Firefox. Less stress, no exploits

1.) go to C:\Documents and Settings\*User*\Favorites

2.) Delete unwanted favorites

3.) Make file read-only

4.) If all else fails, [censored] about it

Thats Malware, look for a program called hijack this post a log and i'll tell u what files to delete. Good Luck

Yeah, I have that program.

Couldn't make a bit of sense out of it though...

It list all running programs and hooks into start-up and IE and stuff, just search around and you will be able to find site that explains what it all means. Its bloody great imo.

I like Spybot Search and Destroy myself...

I got firefox Ice Mist and its great. I also emailed the log to you NTD.
Just catch me online whenever you can with which logs to erase.

Ya know it's mYst, there's not I in my name :p

Uh, yes there is... (IceMyst)

Sweet, i'll let you know by wednesday (or before), sorry but i have uni exams, but i'll try and post back asap.

Yeah me too. I just had one and am suffering from lack of sleep for this almost over week. Which is what I blame for spelling Myst's name wrong. So I do feel your lack of time to do anything. However I will find the time to watch those 2 movies.

Hey, i have had quick look at it and it seems you have two big issues, new.net and a virus HLL.ow.Exe.4372. I'm seeking some more advise on what to do so just hang in there, i'll post soon mate. (1 more exam to go!!! YA, i can finally go out again!!)

Nice work, at least now its clear what the ptoblem is. So I shouldnt act on it yet? Thats cool, its not that big of a problem. Its just an annoyance.

E-mailed you what you have to do, good luck!

Oh my god it worked. Really cool guys!!!
Thanks Ntd for everything!

, Hey, your log looks clean! Got rid of the virus and homosexual new.net!! However you still cant get rid of those favorite things? Can you take a screen shot coz i dont really understand what you mean. I think there is a way to change em in the registery will look up for you.

NO, it did work. I kinda sent the email at the time it didnt and then after completly disconnecting the internet they disapeared.

I've got the same problem could you please send me an email of how to delete or fix the problem

Thanks

I believe if you read through the posts in the thread then you will realise that you neeed to download the program hijack this and post the log here or if Ntd has time send it to him.
Then we can continue.