fredly wrote:

> Will the MS spyware (beta1) remove aboutblank? I can reset the
> setting and visibly remove them but it doesn't appear to change the
> registry.
>
> Any suggestions?

MSAS is still in beta. I believe it is a good program, but "beta" means
software that isn't finished and is still in the bug-checking phase.
Also, you need more than one tool to remove malware and all removal
work needs to be done in Safe Mode. Here are malware removal steps for
you to go through systematically:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Malke
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