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    Default persistent cookies

    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 ?
    (I have not much experience, but would like some help with this)

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    Hello,

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

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    Default persistent cookies

    Hi Sandra,

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

    Thanks !

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    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

    Getting an answer is one thing, learning is another.


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    Talking Relieved

    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 !

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    Hello,

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

    Best regards
    Sandra
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    Default Persistant cookies, my turn

    Quote Originally Posted by RedAce
    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!

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    http://forums.spybot.info/newreply.p...newreply&p=251

    Quote Originally Posted by md usa spybot fan
    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

    Getting an answer is one thing, learning is another.


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    Quote Originally Posted by md usa spybot fan
    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!

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    Default Pest free

    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 !



    Quote Originally Posted by nosteele1
    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!

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