[libh8er]

Extremely hard to get rid of once that happens. I scoured the web for any possible remedy for the Google hijack virus but usually ended up reinstalling Windows. When it started happening too frequently I gave up windows altogether and moved to Ubuntu-Linux(free).. and have never looked back since. Linux (and Mac) are rock solid and virus proof.

A workaround is to disable javascript in your browser. (Edit—>preferences->.... )

[TomGuy]

A system restore might work.

I rely on a program formerly called CloneGenius (now Backup Data Kit). It has saved me several times. It makes image files of the OS partition. Since I keep most of my data on a separate drive, I only have to worry about any programs I installed since the last CloneGenius backup.

Since external drives are relatively cheap, there are no excuses for not using some kind of imaging software to backup the OS system. A few $$ invested in backups can save $$ and time later.

[Magic Fingers]

“Linux (and Mac) are rock solid and virus proof.”

They’re virus proof?