| 1. Go to: Start->Control Panel
2. Double click on Add/Remove programs (Programs and Features icon in Windows Vista)
3. In the list of currently installed software find "My Web Search" and click on Change/Remove (Uninstall in Windows Vista) to uninstall it. Also look for any of the following programs from the Fun Web Products suite and uninstall them too:
* SmileyCentral
* PopSwatter
* HistorySwatter
* Incredimail free version
* Popular Screen Savers
* Cursor Mania
* FunBuddyIcons
* MyFunCards
* MyMailStationary
* MyMailSignature
* MyMailStamps
* MySpeedBar
* MyWay Search Assistant
* FunWebProducts
4. Reboot your computer
5. Download HijackThis. Launch the HijackThis and click "Do a system scan only" button. Select all such entries as shown bellow in blue color and click once on the "Fix checked" button. Close HijackThis tool.
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {00A6FAF6-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\1.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL
O2 - BHO: MyWebSearch Search Assistant BHO - {00A6FAF1-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\1.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL
O2 - BHO: mwsBar BHO - {07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: My &Web Search - {07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe
O4 - Startup: MyWebSearch Email Plugin.lnk = C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEMON.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: MyWebSearch Email Plugin.lnk = C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEMON.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://bar.mywebsearch.com/menusearch.html?p=ZWYYYYYYYYUS
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei/MyWebSearchInitialSetup1.0.0.8-2.cab
6. Open "My Computer" and go to C:\Program Files. Remove the following folders:
* FunWebProducts
* MyWebSearch |
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| MyWebSearch (or MySearch) Toolbar is a free tool that provides meta search engine access to the main search engines including Google, Ask Jeeves, Yahoo! and LookSmart. MyWebSearch software is usually packaged with bundled software products such as Popular Screensavers (FunWebProducts.com / FWP) and Smiley Central (SmileyCentral.com). MyWebSearch is now regarded as an ethical toolbar and is not adware or spyware. Its makers claim that it does not capture personal information, track internet activity or display targeted ad links or pop-ups. However, it is still classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) by many security organizations. If you've decided to uninstall MySearch/MyWebSearch begin with closing all your open browser windows. Click the 'Start' menu, then 'Control Panel' and open the 'Add/Remove Programs' option. Find "My Search Bar" in the list of programs and follow the prompts to remove them. Other related components to look for and remove are:
* My Web Search Bar
* My Web Search (Smiley Central or other FWP product as applicable)
* My Web Search (Outlook Express, Outlook, IncrediMail)
* My Way Speedbar (Smiley Central or FWP as applicable)
* My Way Speedbar (Yahoo and AOL Messengers) (for beta users only)
* My Way Speedbar (Outlook Express, Outlook, IncrediMail)
* Search Assistant - My Way
* Search Assistant - My Web Search
* Fun Web Products Easy Installer
* WeatherBug Companion - powered by MySearch
Reboot your PC to ensure the uninstall process is complete.
If your browser home page was changed, reset it by clicking Tools > Internet Options on your web browser. |
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