Removed spyware from XP now cannot reach internet 1

[Righty]

I find that after I run "Spy Sweeper" and remove some viruses I always end up not being able to reach the internet. I keep getting the "page cannot be displayed" almost as if I am not connected to the internet. I jusrt ran Spy Sweeper and removed 2 infected files from a computer with Windows XP Pro. As soon as I rebooted it went to a previous restore point and I said OK. Now it comes up with Page cannot be displayed. DO I have to run a repair with XP to get this to work again? What would should be my next step?

 

[bcastner]

Try: faq779-4625

 

[Righty]

It worked perfectly. Thanks. The only problem is that there is a tool bar "aboutsearch" at bottom of screen that I cannot eliminate.

 

[gpalmer711]

Take a look at "What are Good Virus/Spyware?Update/Firewall Practices?" faq779-5240

The BHOCop software should sort you out.

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[linney]

ToolbarCop is a browser extensions manager which can eliminate the following browser add-ons selectively from Internet Explorer:
Unwanted Browser Helper Object (BHO)
Toolbars
Toolbar buttons
Context menu Extensions
Third-party download manager hooks and their residual entries remaining in the registry.

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm