Is Sidesearch OK ? (Resolved)

  1. #1
    DJNafey is offline UK site moderator

    Is Sidesearch OK ? (Resolved)

    Is this a legitimate entry to find in someone's HJT log?

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=

    It seems to relate to a Sidesearch file in a "\Program Files\Lycos\" directory as well.

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    Bear is offline D-A-L Elite Member
    I'm not sure whether it's ok or not lol but my host file won't let me access the link you posted.

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    Bear is offline D-A-L Elite Member
    After a little research I would say it's riddled with spyware DJNafey
    I wouldn't want it on any computer I'm responsible for, just my 2 ¢. HTH


    http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner...ch/index.phtml

    http://www.spysweeper.com/lycos-side...uninstall.html

    http://www.androidworld.com/prod73.htm

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    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    And I can confirm that both the Hijack This entry and Lycos Sidesearch are nasties and need to be fixed.

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    DJNafey is offline UK site moderator
    Thanks guys

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    owen is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
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