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D_E_Bishop
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Feb 18, 2014

AdWare Software Removed

Last night I had the return of the highlighted, double underscored scan over ads that this site was bothered by several years ago. I wrongly thought it was something on RV.NET and ranted about it. I even went so far as to say I would leave if it wasn't fixed.

This morning 1492 (moderator) replied and while his initial suggestion didn't work (I believe the adware writer put protection against the removal software) another post gave me a hint and I finally removed 4 or 5 programs that I had not downloaded two day ago.

PROBLEM SOLVED through the courtesy and help from the Mod and members of the Technology Corner.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, my education is continuing.

15 Replies

  • powderman426 wrote:


    Or you could install linux and not have to deal with any of this nonsense. JMO

    Sometimes, I just wonder why anyone posts a response such as this? Makes as much sense as having a battery issue with a Chevy, so take the drastic step and go out and buy a Ford? Instead of just fixing the current issue. This is not a thread about OS preferences.
  • 1492 wrote:
    The download issue with AdwCleaner was not on your end. Apparently, the author's site in France was down. I posted an alternate link.

    BTW, malware removal sites recommend running AdwCleaner even after you've manually removed the specific program and browser addons you mentioned in your email. Depending on how the adaware/malware was packaged in another app, its possible that it can return by downloading and re-installing itself. The last thing I'm guessing you want? Apps like AdwCleaner can scan for such rogue installer programs. You may also want to follow up with Junkware Removal Tool, also a portable app that doesn't require install. A final scan with Malwarebytes Free also wouldn't hurt.


    Or you could install linux and not have to deal with any of this nonsense. JMO
  • The download issue with AdwCleaner was not on your end. Apparently, the author's site in France was down. I posted an alternate link.

    BTW, malware removal sites recommend running AdwCleaner even after you've manually removed the specific program and browser addons you mentioned in your email. Depending on how the adaware/malware was packaged in another app, its possible that it can return by downloading and re-installing itself. The last thing I'm guessing you want? Apps like AdwCleaner can scan for such rogue installer programs. You may also want to follow up with Junkware Removal Tool, also a portable app that doesn't require install. A final scan with Malwarebytes Free also wouldn't hurt.
  • D.E.Bishop wrote:
    Last night I had the return of the highlighted, double underscored scan over ads that this site was bothered by several years ago. I wrongly thought it was something on RV.NET and ranted about it. I even went so far as to say I would leave if it wasn't fixed.

    This morning 1492 (moderator) replied and while his initial suggestion didn't work (I believe the adware writer put protection against the removal software) another post gave me a hint and I finally removed 4 or 5 programs that I had not downloaded two day ago.

    PROBLEM SOLVED through the courtesy and help from the Mod and members of the Technology Corner.

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, my education is continuing.


    I too think the technology corner is a great part of the RVnet and I have learned a lot from it and I thank the moderators and members here for all the help.

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