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RedAce
2005-10-25, 23:55
I run SpyBot daily and eleminate the following cookies when prompted. They are : AvenueA,Inc....DoubleClick.....HitBox......MediaPlex....
Problem is.....they are not completely removed. Meaning, next day they are discovered again....What do I do wrong ? :confused:
(I have not much experience, but would like some help with this)

spybotsandra
2005-10-26, 10:08
Hello,

Which browser do you use?
Do you have the bad downloadblocker activated?

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

RedAce
2005-10-26, 14:31
Hi Sandra,

My browser is Internet Explorer.
I have activated : "permanently running bad download blocker for I.E."
Windows ME

Thanks !

md usa spybot fan
2005-10-26, 15:18
Tracking cookies (third-party cookies) can also be blocked using settings within your browser. Please see:
Why do other anti-spyware applications detect so many more tracking cookies?
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/37.html

RedAce
2005-10-31, 17:25
Just want you to know, that for the fifth day straight, Spybot tells me that my computer is free of spyware ! :) I keep my fingers crossed of course, but it's kind of nice to know,...... and to finally get rid of these pests ! Thanks !

spybotsandra
2005-10-31, 17:35
Hello,

We are glad that Spybot Search and Destroy has helped you. ;)

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

nosteele1
2005-11-01, 06:06
Hi Sandra,

My browser is Internet Explorer.
I have activated : "permanently running bad download blocker for I.E."
Windows ME

Thanks !

Okay, my turn. My scans consistantly turn up HitBox, MediaPlex and Avenue A. Each time I select "fix" and the very next scan turns up the same problems.

I have the suggested fixes already selected in SpyBot and the problem keeps coming up.

Any other suggestions??

Thanks in advance!

md usa spybot fan
2005-11-01, 06:31
http://forums.spybot.info/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=251


Tracking cookies (third-party cookies) can also be blocked using settings within your browser. Please see:
Why do other anti-spyware applications detect so many more tracking cookies?
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/37.html

nosteele1
2005-11-01, 07:01
Tracking cookies (third-party cookies) can also be blocked using settings within your browser. Please see:
Why do other anti-spyware applications detect so many more tracking cookies?
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/37.html

Thank you for your suggestion, I already have my settings in both Firefox and IE set as recommended.

Still have those persistant cookies!

RedAce
2005-11-01, 14:04
1. Set cookie blocker in browser (IE) higher, to at least 'medium'
2. Have Spybot scan your computer in 'safemode' at least once
3. Schedule daily scans
4. immunize often

Since I set my browser's security higher, 'HitBox' has been effectively blocked
as indicated on little security icon on taskbar.

Nothing magic, but something went right for me ! Good luck ! :)



Okay, my turn. My scans consistantly turn up HitBox, MediaPlex and Avenue A. Each time I select "fix" and the very next scan turns up the same problems.

I have the suggested fixes already selected in SpyBot and the problem keeps coming up.

Any other suggestions??

Thanks in advance!