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CoolWebSearch has infected my computer, but my spyware removal software doesn’t get rid of it.  How can I clean this off of my computer?


Some spyware is immune to most spyware removal tools.  Cleaning these invaders off of your system is therefore very difficult.  One common malicious program is CoolWebSearch.  This is a very annoying program that can harm your computer in several ways, including redirecting your web browser, slowing your computer, causing popup advertisements, or even forcing your system to reboot.  Unfortunately, CoolWebSearch is very difficult to remove. 

One very effective removal tool is CWShredder.  This software is available at no charge from

http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html.  All you need to do to get rid of CoolWebSearch is download and run the program. 

 

The CWShredder program window 

You can use the program in two ways.  You may simply want to verify that you have CoolWebSearch on your system.  If you are infected, you can use CWShredder to remove CoolWebSearch from your computer. 

To see if your system is host to CoolWebSearch: 

1.   Click the “Check For Update” button.  If the program determines that you do not have the latest version of CWShredder, follow the program’s instructions to obtain the latest update. 

2.   Click the “Scan Only” button. 

3.   When the scan is finished, click the “Next->” button. 

 

To scan your system and remove CoolWebSearch if it is found: 

1.   Click the “Check For Update” button.  If the program determines that you do not have the latest version of CWShredder, follow the program’s instructions to obtain the latest update. 

2.   Click the “Fix->” button. 

3.   When the scan and repair is finished, click the “Next->” button.

 

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