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    9/8/2005

    Laura's quick fix for WinFixer

    As I mentioned yesterday, WinFixer is causing havoc on my computer.  After downloading six different spyware removers and anti-virus programs, and still experiencing extra windows opening while surfing the Internet, I have come up with a quick fix that has apparently worked:
    1. Use a Web browser other than Internet Explorer.
    2. Presto!  WinFixer is kept at bay!

    Now, I'm no computer expert and I'm sure that spyware is still lurking in the background, but so far this is working.  The carefree Internet days are back!

    9/7/2005

    Confessions of an Internet junkie

    My husband has accused me of being an Internet junkie.  Unfortunately, he is absolutely correct.  (For once.)  I didn't realize how far gone I was until I got the stinkin' "winfixer" adware, malware, or whatever the hell you want to call it.  I can no longer surf the Internet without extra windows popping up, being redirected to the "WinFixer" site, all while moving at a slower-than-slow pace.  I keep trying to rid myself of this adware attack, but just when I think I have deleted it for good--whammo!--another window pops up telling me I have spyware and I need to install WinFixer 2005!  Shit!
     
    I have spent hours downloading reputable spyware-removal software, updating and running virus software.  I'm at my wits end.  I need my Internet back!  My personal favorite is when I visit CNN, another window pops up with a painting of two young girls, which then performs a search for "Fox News."  It's an attack on liberals no less!   
     
    I remember the good times.  Surfing carefree.  Ordering from eBay.  Basking in the glow from the monitor while the whole house is in darkness.  Ah, those were the days.