Istbar removal

[basicbill2222]

Hi,
I am looking for some info on how to remove an annoying artifact from my computer. My searching has revealed that it is a trojan called Istbar.CB . Apparently, it has something to do with a toolbar for IE but I certainly didn't deliberately download it. I use Firefox. IE is now automatically opening to some idiotic 'Smiley' warehouse page. On my Realtime protector screen is listed as W32/Istbar.CB@dl . I downloaded FXIstbar.exe which is supposed to clean it but it says it can't find it. I then downloaded Trojanhunter for the limited time trial and it did locate and delete some files and change some registry keys but the problem recurs when I reboot. Has anyone had any luck getting rid of this piece of *!*& ?


Thanks in advance,
basic b

 

[torturedmind]

i found this link. remember to turn-off system restore when doing the removal procedure.

hope this helps. peace!

kilroy
philippines

"If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get one million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside."

 

[bcastner]

The Microsoft Anti-spyware BETA does a good job on this one. Run it in Safe Mode, then run it in Normal mode again to be sure:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

 

[tiver43809]

I found a real easy way. I downloaded the Microsoft Beta of Windows Anti Spyware. Got rid of it right away.