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Junato · Apr 20, 2011, 08:44 PM // 20:44

So, I got this qooqlle search bar and I tried removing it in the registry and a couple of days after I get it again. What is this qooqlle thing it's driving to the brink of insanity trying to remove it.

I tried spybot search and destroy installed it and tried running it however it does not want to open. I also installed Malwarebytes anti-malware and when I run it the windows 7 dialog of "Do you want to run it" opens up and I say yes and it won't run.

RedDog91 · Apr 20, 2011, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Qooqlle is a very resilient virus. It prevents you from deleting it by disabling your ability to open any software that could remove it.

Run your computer in Safe-Mode (no networking) and try to run MalWareBytes to remove it.

Songbringer · Apr 20, 2011, 10:53 PM // 22:53

ComboFix is another awesome program that might help to remove it. Do what reddog said and run that as well.

Dre · Apr 21, 2011, 12:52 AM // 00:52

Create a bootable antivirus/anti-spyware disk
http://thepcsecurity.com/clean-malwa...imate-boot-cd/

ruk1a · Apr 21, 2011, 04:10 AM // 04:10

or save yourself the headache and backup what you want followed by a reformat, virus removal programs are absolute trash and will not remove any half decent trojan. be more careful not to download a virus next time.

Chrisworld · Apr 21, 2011, 05:12 AM // 05:12

If you're running firefox just back up the profile with mozbackup and reinstall firefox. I had several google redirect viruses pop up on Win 7. If you know how to REMOVE a virus manually... you never have to reformat your installation. I've been using Windows XP since it came out and now 7 and have never used virus protection lol. Nothing of mine has gotten toyed with by unscrupulous individuals. Sure I don't do my online banking on my Windows box, but I play GW and log into steam on it, lol.

The only time a virus f's you over is when it gets into the MFT.

Junato · Apr 21, 2011, 01:53 PM // 13:53

thanks for yall help..

Tarun · Apr 21, 2011, 06:48 PM // 18:48

Pick up the Anti-Malware Toolkit (link in my sig) and follow the directions in the PC Cleanup guide.

Do not, under any circumstances use ComboFix; it's got a habit of hosing system32, Program Files and other critical directories.